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Dstl welcomes STEM Returners

The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has harnessed the skills of ‘STEM Returners’ in its latest round of recruitment.

Above: An example of Dstl's technology.
Courtesy Dstl

In partnership with the STEM Returners organisation, seven 12-16 week placements have been offered to people with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) qualifications but who’ve taken a break from the workplace due to caring responsibilities, ill-health or redundancy.

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Placements are spread across Dstl’s technical departments and it is hoped that the majority of recruits will be offered permanent positions after the initial period.

A Dstl spokesperson said: "Dstl is a progressive organisation, keen to build an inclusive and diverse workforce and to hire more people in mid-career. Our career-break returners campaign was to try an attract people who may not have previously worked in defence but who have technical and personal skills, and are up for a challenge.

"There were many reasons why the candidates were on a career break… but we were impressed by their commitment to returning to work in STEM."

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Dstl has worked with each of the candidates to offer flexible solutions for different working patterns and work-life balance.

For further information on Dstl internships and other opportunities: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory/about/recruitment

 

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