Amazon Career Change Program for Ex-Military and Police Professionals in London

Program Overview

The Amazon Career Change Program (ACCP) is a 12-month fixed-term initiative designed to help individuals from specific backgrounds transition into corporate roles within Amazon's Consumer Business. The program is set to commence in late October 2026, offering participants a structured onboarding experience, on-the-job training, and dedicated mentoring support.

Who Can Apply

The ACCP welcomes candidates from three distinct streams:

• Ex-military or police personnel aiming to leverage their leadership, discipline, and operational expertise in a corporate environment.
• Former professional athletes seeking to apply their resilience, drive, and teamwork skills in a new career.
• Career returners with prior corporate experience who have been away from the workforce for at least 18 months.

Program Details

• Role type: 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Location: London office; participants must be available onsite five days a week, with occasional remote work allowed by exception.
• Positions include functions like Account Management, Vendor Management, Business Development, Product Management, and Program Management within Amazon Consumer.
• Competitive paid contract (exact salary not disclosed).
• No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is provided.

Amazon Consumer Business

This division focuses on delivering a seamless customer experience by managing product selection, payment systems, and delivery logistics while solving complex technical and operational challenges on a global scale. The team embodies Amazon's values of customer obsession, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

Program Benefits

• Comprehensive skill development and career support, including resume enhancement and professional networking opportunities.
• Dedicated Amazon Mentor and Buddy to facilitate learning and integration.
• Access to specialized training modules and learning resources.
• Opportunity to network with senior leaders across Amazon and AWS.
• Upon successful completion, eligibility to apply for permanent roles within Amazon or AWS, with no guarantee of placement.
• All participants start as individual contributors, responsible for managing business growth, accounts, categories, programs, or products.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of military or police experience post-training.
• Must have left service no earlier than 12 months before the program start date or have been in full-time education or out of the workforce during that time.
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English at a C1 level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is advantageous.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Capacity to handle ambiguity and drive change with minimal guidance.
• Strong strategic and tactical thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Amazon is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Important Notes

• Applications close on 13th July 2026.
• The program does not support visa sponsorship or relocation expenses.
• The role is based in London with a requirement for onsite presence five days a week.