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Transitioning into contract security manager: Mark Murphie’s story
Transitioning into contract security manager: Mark Murphie’s story
CASE STUDY
Transitioning from military life to a civilian career can be a daunting prospect, but for Mark Murphie, it’s a journey marked by determination, upskilling, and strategic planning.
LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for historic wrongs
LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for historic wrongs
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Government has launched £75 million LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme after discussions with veterans.

SSAFA Scotland event helps businesses understand the impacts of military service
SSAFA Scotland event helps businesses understand the impacts of military service
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More than 25 members of the construction, engineering and defence industries joined SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, for an evening that raised awareness of the problems veterans face and how employers can help.

Your gas training and career made simple
Your gas training and career made simple
NEWS

Use your ELCAS credits and get a guaranteed a job interview after leaving the Armed Forces.

December issue of Quest magazine is out now
December issue of Quest magazine is out now
NEWS

The latest issue of Quest magazine is out now and, as ever, it's packed with information and opportunities across a wide range of careers.

Transitioning into motorsport: Rikki Abels’ story
Transitioning into motorsport: Rikki Abels’ story
CASE STUDY
The National Motorsport Academy (NMA) takes great pride in its partnership with the MOD’s enhanced learning credits administration service (ELCAS), providing veterans a pathway to transition into a long motorsport career.
FDM ex-Forces insight day 10 Dec 2024
FDM ex-Forces insight day 10 Dec 2024
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The FDM ex-Forces programme is run by ex-service personnel and employs ex-servicemen and women from all ranks and across all three services. FDM have launched over 840+ ex-Forces careers since 2014.

Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs
Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs
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Defence Secretary expands wraparound childcare support to service families deployed overseas. They will now receive 20 hours a week of funded before and after school childcare will save families around £3,400-a-year.

Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier
Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier
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New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother access to often essential support.

AECOM insight event 11 Dec 2024
AECOM insight event 11 Dec 2024
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Join Aecom for an exclusive Armed Forces insight event, designed to help former service personnel explore new career opportunities, network with established AECOM veterans, and build valuable industry connections.

National transition event 24 Feb 2025
National transition event 24 Feb 2025
NEWS

The next annual community movement coming-together is on at Silverstone Conference Centre & Circuit

Transitioning into gas engineering: Dylan Gourlays’ story
Transitioning into gas engineering: Dylan Gourlays’ story
CASE STUDY
For many veterans, a career in gas engineering offers a rewarding and stable transition, combining technical expertise with practical work.
Pathways into construction and the built environment event 5 Feb 2024
Pathways into construction and the built environment event 5 Feb 2024
NEWS

Meet key contacts and establish a new career within the construction and facilities management sectors at #PICBE. An event run by the Forces Employment Charity.

November issue of Quest magazine is out now
November issue of Quest magazine is out now
NEWS

The latest issue of Quest magazine is out now and, as ever, it's packed with information and opportunities across a wide range of careers.

EasyJet launches campaign to recruit veterans into rewarding careers
EasyJet launches campaign to recruit veterans into rewarding careers
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EasyJet joins forces with SAS hero Andy McNab as part of new drive to help UK veterans fly high in new careers.

Exciting opportunities for military musicians in Oman
Exciting opportunities for military musicians in Oman
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The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) opens doors for UK veterans transitioning to civilian life, with opportunities to leverage your expertise in music and instruction are now available abroad.

Transitioning into sports education: Harry Reynolds’ story
Transitioning into sports education: Harry Reynolds’ story
CASE STUDY
Throughout his military career, Harry Reynolds obtained qualifications in physical training instruction and business administration, leveraging his military training background to support his transition to a civilian career in education.
Morson ex-forces recruitment event 14 Nov 2024
Morson ex-forces recruitment event 14 Nov 2024
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Morson are running a specialist ex-forces recruitment event at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.

Transitioning into Tech: Robbie Ramsay’s story
Transitioning into Tech: Robbie Ramsay’s story
CASE STUDY
Robbie Ramsay’s story is a testament to how dedication and adaptability can drive a successful career transition, even into a completely new field.
£3.7 million to provide high quality homes for Veterans in 2024
£3.7 million to provide high quality homes for Veterans in 2024
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Delivered on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs, the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund supports initiatives that align with the broader goal of ending Veterans' homelessness by providing affordable and sustainable housing for Veterans.

Nation’s leaders honour armed forces community at 2024 soldiering on awards
Nation’s leaders honour armed forces community at 2024 soldiering on awards
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Military and ministerial leaders gathered to honour the exceptional contributions of the Armed Forces community at the Soldiering On Awards on the evening of Wednesday, 16th October 2024, at the prestigious Park Plaza Westminster Hotel.

Natwest insight day 21 Nov 2024
Natwest insight day 21 Nov 2024
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NatWest are thrilled to invite service leavers and veterans to their military insight event. A unique opportunity to discover how your skills and experiences can translate into a successful career in financial services.

Transitioning into maintenance engineer: Mark Walters story
Transitioning into maintenance engineer: Mark Walters story
CASE STUDY
Mark Walters served over two decades in the Royal Air Force, specializing in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as an Electronics Technician.
Start your new career with 2 start: life in logistics
Start your new career with 2 start: life in logistics
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Are you looking for a rewarding career path with freedom, excellent earning potential, and plenty of growth opportunities? Look no further than the logistics sector!

Supporting military children in schools
Supporting military children in schools
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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in York is home to approximately 340 Forces students on a campus of around 1300 students.

Compassa achieves 93% pass rate for NEBOSH national general certificate
Compassa achieves 93% pass rate for NEBOSH national general certificate
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Compassa, a leading provider of online health and safety training, has announced an impressive 93% pass rate for the NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC).

October issue of Quest magazine is out now
October issue of Quest magazine is out now
NEWS

The latest issue of Quest magazine is out now and, as ever, it's packed with information and opportunities across a wide range of careers.

Reed launch the new career transition partnership
Reed launch the new career transition partnership
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Personnel leaving the military after Service are to receive more support to transition into civilian life through the new career transition partnership (CTP) which launches today – 1 October 2024.

British Airways military pilot pathway
British Airways military pilot pathway
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The Military Pilot Pathway is an exciting career pathway for experienced pilots from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Army Air Corps.

UK Armed Forces veterans given social housing exemption
UK Armed Forces veterans given social housing exemption
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UK Armed Forces veterans to be given better access to social housing.

Scottish veterans commissioner publishes annual progress report to drive forward positive change
Scottish veterans commissioner publishes annual progress report to drive forward positive change
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The Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC) has today published her annual assessment of the Scottish Government’s progress in improving support and services for Scotland’s veterans and their families.

Ex-Forces into Alstom insight day 24 Sept 2024
Ex-Forces into Alstom insight day 24 Sept 2024
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A valuable insight day with Alstom into the rail industry. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility. Including a several bespoke structured work placement opportunities in traincare operations and design.

Pathways into tech event 28 Nov 2024
Pathways into tech event 28 Nov 2024
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Meet up to 12 employers from across the tech sector — all of which will have a presence and employment opportunities in Wales or south west England and are actively looking to recruit from the Armed Forces community.

XFE beneficiaries appointed start up loans ambassadors
XFE beneficiaries appointed start up loans ambassadors
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X-Forces enterprise is delighted to announce that two of our beneficiary business-owners have been named as start up loans ambassadors for 2024.

Office for veterans’ affairs launch new user-friendly support guides
Office for veterans’ affairs launch new user-friendly support guides
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Office for Veterans' Affairs have launched new user-friendly guides allowing veterans to find the support they need more easily, including a new searchable directory of local and national support.

Transitioning into facilities management: David Akhurst’s story
Transitioning into facilities management: David Akhurst’s story
CASE STUDY
Ex-military personnel are well-suited for the facilities management industry because both involve operations, engineering, and communications.
Turner & Townsend military insight day 7 Nov 2024
Turner & Townsend military insight day 7 Nov 2024
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Are you an Armed Forces leaver? Would you like to learn more about a career in professional services? If so, Turner & Townsend are holding a military insight day specifically for military personnel, service leavers, veterans and reservists.

Living & working in Saudi Arabia event 17 & 18th Sept 2024
Living & working in Saudi Arabia event 17 & 18th Sept 2024
NEWS

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia are looking for experienced personnel to help support their customers operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Step into space: military to space transition programme
Step into space: military to space transition programme
NEWS

Choosing a space career in Cornwall offers a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging space hub while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Lloyd’s military network insight day 31 Oct 2024
Lloyd’s military network insight day 31 Oct 2024
NEWS

Every year, the Lloyds Military Network host a number of insight days aimed at helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.

September issue of Quest magazine is out now
September issue of Quest magazine is out now
NEWS

The latest issue of Quest magazine is out now and, as ever, it's packed with information and opportunities across a wide range of careers.

From rugby to runways: Tony Underwood on career transitions
From rugby to runways: Tony Underwood on career transitions
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Career transitions can often be challenging, requiring a shift in mindset, skillset, and sometimes even lifestyle.

Organisations ‘win gold’ for supporting armed forces community
Organisations ‘win gold’ for supporting armed forces community
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Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government with the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community.

Transitioning into tech entrepreneur: Callum Coombes’s story
Transitioning into tech entrepreneur: Callum Coombes’s story
CASE STUDY
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be challenging, but for one British Army veteran, it became the foundation for a remarkable entrepreneurial journey
New funding awarded to examine effect of trauma on ageing in ex-Service personnel
New funding awarded to examine effect of trauma on ageing in ex-Service personnel
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Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £298,000 to the University of Birmingham to carry out a research project to investigate how trauma – both physical and psychological – can result in accelerated ageing amongst ex-Service personnel

August issue of Quest magazine is out now
August issue of Quest magazine is out now
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The latest issue of Quest magazine is out now and, as ever, it's packed with information and opportunities across a wide range of careers

A new era for veterans’ services in Northern Ireland
A new era for veterans’ services in Northern Ireland
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As of April 2023, the veterans welfare service for Northern Ireland has expanded its offerings to all veterans, regardless of their service background.

12,000th organisation signs the Armed Forces covenant
12,000th organisation signs the Armed Forces covenant
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Northumberland Community Bank (NCB) became the 12,000th organisation to sign the Armed Forces covenant

Heropreneurs to join forces with the Forces Employment Charity
Heropreneurs to join forces with the Forces Employment Charity
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The Forces Employment Charity and Heropreneurs are to join forces, further bolstering the support available to the military community to help them achieve career success.

Armed Forces awarded largest pay increase in decades
Armed Forces awarded largest pay increase in decades
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The government will “renew the nation’s contract with those who serve”, as it confirms that Armed Forces personnel will receive a 6% pay rise – the largest in 22 years

Transitioning into Pastoral Coordinator : Andy Abdy’s story
Transitioning into Pastoral Coordinator : Andy Abdy’s story
CASE STUDY
After dedicating 26 years of his life to the Royal Engineers, Danny has successfully transitioned into a civilian role that allows him to continue making a positive impact on others' lives.
Pathways into Tech event 11 Sept 2024
Pathways into Tech event 11 Sept 2024
NEWS

Forces Employment Charity to host Pathways into Tech event for ex-Forces keen to explore a tech career

Government launches root and branch review of UK Armed Forces
Government launches root and branch review of UK Armed Forces
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A review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord Robertson

BuildForce Armed Forces insight day hosted by Morgan Sindall 9 Oct 2024
BuildForce Armed Forces insight day hosted by Morgan Sindall 9 Oct 2024
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This is an opportunity to hear from the wider Morgan Sindall Group on what they have to offer, and meet with many of their industry employers, to learn about the vast careers options available to you.

Major breakthrough for thousands in military hearing loss claims
Major breakthrough for thousands in military hearing loss claims
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has agreed to drop legal defences that have hampered armed forces personnel from securing compensation in hearing loss cases for decades.

July issue of Quest magazine is out now
July issue of Quest magazine is out now
NEWS

The latest issue of Quest magazine is out now and, as ever, it's packed with information and opportunities across a wide range of careers

 Kearney military leavers recruitment event 25 Sept 2024
Kearney military leavers recruitment event 25 Sept 2024
NEWS

Following last year’s successful event, Kearney Middle East and Africa (MEA) is back in London to recruit more high-quality candidates for Associate (post-MBA candidates) and Senior Business Analyst (pre-MBA) roles with their Aerospace, Defence, and Security Practice based in Dubai.

20% increase in the number of employers looking to hire veterans
20% increase in the number of employers looking to hire veterans
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New figures released today by the Forces Employment Charity to coincide with Armed Forces Day reveal that the number of employers actively looking to hire veterans has jumped by over 20% in the last 5 years.

SSAFA’s Mentoring scheme given boost by Landmarc
SSAFA’s Mentoring scheme given boost by Landmarc
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The Transitional Mentoring Scheme run by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has provided hundreds of men and women with advice and support as they move from a career in the Armed Forces to Civvy Street.

Amey launches innovative Service to Success military employment programme
Amey launches innovative Service to Success military employment programme
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This initiative aims to leverage the distinctive and transferable skills of Service personnel, offering a direct employment pathway for those in their military resettlement period.

Step into health insight day 5 July 2024
Step into health insight day 5 July 2024
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Find out more information about North East London NHS Foundation Trust and the opportunities we have available.

Gulfstream veterans & service leavers recruitment event 2 July 2024
Gulfstream veterans & service leavers recruitment event 2 July 2024
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Gulfstream (who design, make and sell business jets) are hosting a recruitment event with ex-servicemen and women who currently work at Gulfstream to talk about the company, available roles, and answer any questions. Lots of interesting jobs on offer!

Trade body forum draws on military skills for transport and distribution
Trade body forum draws on military skills for transport and distribution
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A national trade body is drawing on the skills and insight of a former Army logistics professional to drive forward best practice across the multi-billion-pound construction industry supply chain.