Flexible Service
Flexible Service (FS) is a temporary arrangement from 3 months to 3 years and can include Part Time working (20% or 40% reduction) and/or Restricted Separation (from your base location). To learn more about the offer, read the cards below or to see how much FS affects your pay and leave, click on the comparator button. Please note it will also show information if you moved to Reserve Service
3 months to 3 year arrangement
You can reduce the number of hours you work, the time you spend away on duty or both. Find out which arrangement suits your circumstances best.
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Part Time Regular Reduction 20%
Reduce the number of hours you work by 20% in return for reduced pay, pension and leave
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Part Time Regular Reduction 40%
Reduce the number of hours you work by 40% in return for reduced pay, pension and leave
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Restricted Separation
Control the time you spend away on duty at important points in your life in return for a reduced rate of X Factor.
Flexible Service Comparator
Here you will be able to fill out various details about yourself and then compare them with the other Service Commitment Types and FS arrangements you may be eligible for. Please fill out the questions below to see your options.
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Part Time Regular Reduction 20% and Restricted Separation
Reduce the number of hours you work by 20% and control the time you spend away on duty at important points in your life, in return for reduced pay, pension, leave and X Factor.
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Part Time Regular Reduction 40% and Restricted Separation
Reduce the number of hours you work by 40% and control the time you spend away on duty at important points in your life, in return for reduced pay, pension, leave and X Factor.
Apply for Flexible Service
Are you ready to apply for Flexible Service? Find out here what you need to do to get ready to apply.
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Applying for Flexible Service
Find out how to apply for Flexible Service
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Flexible Service - Further Information
Learn more about Flexible Service arrangements
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Flexible Service - Conditions of Service
Find out how Flexible Service affects your pocket and prospects.
Do you need more flexibility?
These arrangements may work for you if what you need is some flexibility for less than 3 months or longer than 3 years. The Armed Forces have you covered, see for yourself:
Flexible Working
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Reserves
Discover the opportunities for service in the Reserve forces here