Defence sources told The Telegraph they hoped to attract a retired officer who commanded a submarine during their naval career - DFID/Alamy Stock Photo © Provided by The Telegraph
The Telegraph: Navy advertises on LinkedIn to hire nuclear Rear-Admiral
The Royal Navy has been forced to use LinkedIn to advertise for a Rear-Admiral to be responsible for the nation’s nuclear deterrent amid a growing recruitment crisis.
No serving sailors are suitable to replace Rear-Admiral Simon Asquith, the current Director of Submarines, and the Navy has turned to the professional networking
Defence sources told The Telegraph they hoped to attract a retired officer who commanded a submarine during their naval career to the £150,000-a-year, two-star position.
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The Royal Navy Is Advertising On LinkedIn To Hire An Admiral
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Royal Navy forced to recruit for tob job on social media -- The Independent
Royal Navy forced to turn to social media to recruit for top commander role due to lack of interest in £150,000 role -- Daily Mail