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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

    • No eligibility information available

      Part Time Regular Reduction 40%

      Reduce the number of hours you work by 40% in return for reduced pay, pension and leave

      • No eligibility information available

        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.

          Flexible Services Comparator
        • No eligibility information available

          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.

          • No eligibility information available

            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

            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

              Looking for a better work-life balance? Discover the ways you can change your working pattern to suit your lifestyle

              • Reserves

                Discover the opportunities for service in the Reserve forces here