FDA in the Ministry of Defence
FDA represents MOD staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and its associated agencies and public bodies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our MoD members.
Jane Runeckles
National Officer
Jane is the National Officer responsible for the Ministry of Defence.
What the FDA can do for you
We are there when you need help at work
Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.
We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions
We campaign and negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to ensure they have the resources required both to do their jobs and have a life outside the workplace.
We support your career progression
Through our specialised masterclasses, conferences and online training, FDA Learn addresses a wide range of skills to help you progress in your career and maximise your potential.
Join the FDA today
By joining the FDA, you’ll be standing alongside more than 22,000 other members who believe that public services – and the people who deliver them – matter.
Latest news
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The future of office work in the civil service report launch
Report author Sufyan Ahmed, CIPD CEO Peter Cheese, AHCPS Deputy General Secretary Paul Malone, and FDA General Secretary Dave Penman discussed the FDA’s findings that 78% of civil servants believe office attendance mandate has failed.
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78% of civil servants believe office attendance mandate has failed, finds new FDA report
A new report published by the FDA finds that the government’s 60% office attendance mandate has failed to deliver on any of its own objectives to boost productivity, improve collaboration, and help younger workers.
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Scotland’s justice system needs ‘sustained further investment’
FDA National Officer Allan Sampson has warned that the “increase in funding and staffing” for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) “hasn’t been enough to tackle the long-term impact of a decade of underfunding dating back to 2010”.