The Roke Academy
Where brilliant minds grow. We provide an environment and infrastructure that nurtures continuous learning and development. At the heart of this is the Roke Academy, the home of organisational development within our business.
What is the Roke Academy?
The Roke Academy is the umbrella brand for all the activities in the business aimed at supporting, developing and transforming our people – from graduates and career switchers to experienced professionals and senior managers. With a workforce of nearly 1,000 across multiple sites, the Roke Academy provides consistent, world-class development that matches the pace and complexity of our missions.
Four Pillars of Development
The Roke Academy is designed to provide structure and support for learning across three core areas: technical skills, leadership development and long-term career growth. Every programme is designed around real challenges, delivering skills you’ll use immediately and capabilities that last a lifetime.
Early Careers
Diverse pathways into Roke, including internships, graduate programmes, degree apprenticeships. Start your career solving problems that protect nations and advance critical missions.
Management Leadership Development Program (MLDP)
Recognition and development programme building the leaders who’ll shape Roke’s future. Practical skills for managing teams, driving innovation and delivering in high-stakes environments.
Technical Training
Specialist training tailored to your business area. Roke offers formal skills training at specialist sites and on-the-job training to develop your expertise.
The Ignite Development Programme (IDP)
A cohort system that has trained up more than 70 people looking to switch careers. It has helped to reskill restaurateurs, recruiters, journalists and armed forces veterans.
