Insider profil
Matthew F.
Supply Chain Operator / ESports Manager
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Top Insider Advice
Embrace every opportunity to learn, stay disciplined, and lean on your team — they’ll become like family. Keep a positive mindset, take pride in your role, and remember that resilience and adaptability are key to success in military life.
Career path
Supply Chain Operator / ESports Manager
British Army
Started 06/2012 to PresentBritish Army lead
British Army ESports
From 07/2024 to 07/2025Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Working in the British Army is a truly unique and rewarding experience. It offers a structured yet dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Whether you're on operations, training exercises, or supporting your unit in camp, you're constantly developing new skills, facing challenges, and growing as both a soldier and an individual. The Army fosters a strong sense of camaraderie, discipline, and pride in service that’s hard to find elsewhere.
What sets the British Army apart from other organisations is its unwavering commitment to its people. From world-class training and career development to comprehensive support for soldiers and their families, the Army invests heavily in your future. It’s not just a job — it’s a lifestyle that builds resilience, leadership, and a sense of purpose. For those who are driven, adaptable, and ready to serve something greater than themselves, the British Army offers a career like no other.
Greatest achievements
One of my proudest achievements has been progressing through the ranks from Private to Staff Sergeant, while also having the honour of leading Army Esports — combining leadership, innovation, and a passion for modern engagement.
Samuel L
Top Insider Advice
In my experience the Army isn't looking for one type of stereotyped Officer or Soldier. In fact it is the diversity of our organisation that makes us so effective.
Steven -
Supply Chain Operator
Top Insider Advice
I honestly believe it's worth at least trying life in the Army. If you don't like it, you can leave with a story to tell, and you'll have gained some life skills. If you do like it, you'll have a rewarding career that you can be proud of, you'll grow in confidence, find mates for life, and see the world. The army application process is quite unique and it’s an experience in itself. Even if you're unsuccessful you'll have that story to tell and you'll definitely have learned something about yourself. Also, most times, just because you've been unsuccessful doesn't mean you can't try again.
Frank R
Top Insider Advice
It's always better to be at the bottom of a ladder you wan't to climb, than half way up one you don't. Okay... I promise I won't do anymore cheesy quotes from now on, but it really is true. I've always thought of this, as you can see from the various jobs I've had, I've always been looking for that one job that ticks every box for things you want out of a career. Don't be persuaded into doing a job you're not set on, just because it may result you getting your start date early. Or if you need a qualification for a particular job. Get that qualification! If it means you getting that career/job role that you really want, then go for it. Don't settle for second best.