The quick and easy way for a new Member to create a List account, or for an existing Member to upload an up-to-date CV into your account.
Notes:
CVs can be uploaded with .doc, .docx or .pdf file extensions.
.rtf files cannot be accepted on the system. For new Members, the CV will be used to create an initial account which, once verified, will create a link to enable you to register and complete a full List account; you will not be able to apply for a job, or network, until you have done so.
For existing Members, provided the e-mail address you use above corresponds to that already recorded in your account, the new CV will be added to your account. Additionally uploading a CV will be taken as your agreement to our data management policy and terms.
Eligibility to Join: You must be a serving or former member, including the reserves, of the UK Armed Forces to be able to join The List. Exceptionally, we do permit non-UK forces people, who have been embedded within the UK Armed Forces, to join: if you fall into this latter category please Contact Us before registering.
Registration is free and easy and provides access to additional facilities within this site.
If you wish to advertise a job please register as an Advertiser through the Add a Vacancy tab on the website not here.
PLEASE NOTE: once you click "Sign Up" above our system will send an instantaneous verification e-mail to the address you have entered above.
To confirm registration you will need to click on the link in that e-mail otherwise you will not have completed registration. (The e-mail will come from: membership@thelistuk.com - please check your junk/spam folder if you do not immediately see the mail in your inbox.
The List - Website Functional Update – May 2026
The List relaunches as a faster, smarter, career hub, integrating jobs, CV Drop, the Covenant Compendium and finally Corporate Membership. All to support you, employers and the Armed Forces community in a shifting and challenging employment market.
Provision of talent/SQEPs for your employer: please tell us if they are recruiting.
New & unique Compendium of Armed Forces Covenant signatories – is your employer listed here at https://bit.ly/3PjouXO, if not message us from the page.
Expanded Corporate Membership for employers – see this example: https://bit.ly/4d9Aa8B and contact us if you want your company to feature in a similar, but bespoke, manner as a List Corporate Member: https://bit.ly/435VdTx.
Finally, as a List Member, please also log in to check and update your List profile, remembering that you remain a List member for the duration of your working life either as a Job Seeker or In Business member.
The Role We are seeking a highly driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager / Key Account Manager to lead growth within the UK Defence Industry. This role is responsible for hunting and securing new business opportunities with manufacturers and strategic partners who utilise high performance and premium industrial products. The successful candidate will open new doors, build strong relationships, and convert opportunities into profitable, long-term partnerships, while also developing existing accounts. Key Responsibilities New Business Development (Primary Focus) Identify, target and win new customers across the UK Defence manufacturing landscape Proactively generate leads and open access to key decision-makers and influencers Develop a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned to strategic growth targets Convert technical product trials and value propositions into commercial agreements Account Development Grow and retain key accounts through structured account…
