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Our welding colleagues play a vital role at BAE Systems, bringing precision, craftsmanship and technical expertise together to help build the world-first defence structures and technologies the world relies on 🔧💛 Welding is hands-on work you can take real pride in - as part of our supportive, collaborative teams, you’re supported to grow and make an impact. With demand for skilled welders on the rise, there’s never been a better time to explore a welding career - offering stability, long-term opportunities and the chance to use your skills to make a real difference. Thinking about your next step? Learn more and apply 👇 🔗 careers.baesystems.com/welder

A few highlights from the Talent Labs Awards 2026 ✨ The Future Careers team were proud to be recognised as Small Recruitment Team of the Year 🏆 It was a great evening celebrating the teams and people making an impact across early careers, with some well-earned celebrations afterwards for ours.

Flexibility at Merlin💜 At Merlin, we believe in empowering our teams with real flexibility. Many of our office-based roles offer a hybrid working model and the majority of our operational, attraction-based roles offer flexible hours and alternative working patterns, as well as many being open to part time hours. 'As a single mum the flexibility in working and opportunity to continue my career progression has been truly amazing!' Miranda Tate, Head of Talent Acquisition. At Merlin, we're building a culture where you can thrive, both inside and outside the office. Head to our careers site to explore our open roles across our attractions and offices, and find your perfect role today🚀

To support this year's Pride theme of community and allyship, we caught up with Balal, our Assistant Co-Chair of our LGBTQIA+ network, Proudly shared with us the importance of Pride and equality. “I never had to question if I’d be recognised as his husband.” As someone helping their husband through hospital care, Balal understands firsthand why equality and in their instance, marriage equality is important for when life brings its challenges.

We’re incredibly proud to share that Mott MacDonald has once again been recognised in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026! 👏 This continued recognition reflects the sustained commitment across our organisation to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - regardless of gender. From inclusive policies and equitable opportunities to building a truly supportive culture, this is a collective effort we’re all part of. A huge thank you to everyone at Mott MacDonald who champions inclusion every day, and to those driving meaningful change across our business.

This highly sounght after webinar is TODAY!! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐆𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 The job market in 2026 is brutal. More competition. AI-screened applications. Mass layoffs flooding the talent pool with seriously strong candidates. If you've ever felt like you're being overlooked for roles you know you'd be great at, you're not imagining it. Today, a panel of Camunda  recruiters will share the unfiltered truth about what actually moves candidates forward. From your application, all the way to interviews. 👉 👉 Register here!

💡 Building life-long skills through hands-on learning. “I’ve grown so much in confidence since joining, not just in my skills, but in myself and that’s what makes the experience so rewarding.” Meet Lily, a manufacturing apprentice who’s helping to build aircrafts of the future while developing her skills on the job. From gaining hands-on experience in the workshop to working across different placements, Lily’s journey shows how learning by doing can build both technical expertise and personal confidence. She’s proof that building future skills isn’t just about engineering, it’s about stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing new challenges and growing along the way. 👉 Read Lily’s story: https://careers.baesystems.com/story/lily-manufacturing-apprentice-uk

We recently welcomed students from the University of Reading for an insight day with us at Virgin Media O2 in our Reading office. From learning more about our teams and early careers opportunities to hearing from our people about their own career journeys, it was a chance to give students a real insight into life and careers at Virgin Media O2. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Jack and Zack for taking us along throughout the day! 👏

There’s no single route into a career in tech at BAE Systems. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds - from computer science and engineering to service roles, leadership, sport and beyond. It’s these diverse experiences that help us build stronger, more innovative teams. In a recent conversation with Hackajob, Phil Kell spoke with three of our colleagues. They shared their perspectives on what it takes to create impactful technology together, including: 💡 Why “squiggly” career paths bring fresh thinking and strengthen our teams 🛠️ The importance of staying close to the craft, from hands-on engineering to solving real-world challenges 🤝 How inclusion, support for women in tech and embracing neurodiversity help us create an environment where everyone can thrive At BAE Systems, it’s your unique journey that makes a difference. Watch the full podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzRN0IG2XVM

Ever wondered what a day in the life of an intern at Maersk looks like? Vidhi S. did too, before she lived it. Port and warehouse visits. Real projects. Approachable leaders. Follow along on her 2-month internship at Maersk Mumbai 🩵. Explore Early Careers at Maersk here.