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.
Engineering
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces.
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.
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.
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.
Information Management and IT
Our mission is to both enable and drive DE&S towards its vision to become a world-class digital business.
Human Resources
We challenge DE&S on people matters and provide consistent people management processes, policies, tools, and frameworks.
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.
