Functions

DE&S is made up of eight functions, each supporting its own vital strand of the organisation. Our functions offer professional development and flexibility to our people – and assurance to our customers that we have the scale and expertise to deliver on any project.

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Project Delivery

We are here to continuously improve DE&S project delivery standards – inspiring them to successfully deliver equipment and support to the UK’s Armed Forces for operations now and in the future.

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Engineering

Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces.

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Operational Delivery

Operational Delivery is here to support the Armed Forces by procuring and supporting the equipment, materiel, information and services required to keep them safe and ready.

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Commercial

The Ministry of Defence is the UK manufacturing industry’s biggest customer, and our Commercial function handles all our purchasing and contract management activities.

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Finance and Accounting

We ensure that DE&S meets its financial and management responsibilities for recording, communicating and driving financial performance – and securing the best value for the taxpayer.

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Information Management and IT

Our mission is to both enable and drive DE&S towards its vision to become a world-class digital business.

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Human Resources

We challenge DE&S on people matters and provide consistent people management processes, policies, tools, and frameworks.

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Corporate Services

We help DE&S operate and run effectively. Our function is represented in every project that’s being undertaken and in every area of the defence procurement and maintenance chain

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