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A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government.

Defence business services, on behalf of the MOD, is responsible for delivering a range of services and support for UK Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

More than 240 delegates gathered at Winchester University on the 23rd and 24th October for the Armed Forces Covenant Conference 2024.

The UK element of a new international early-stage trial has found MDMA-assisted therapy to be safe in use with a small cohort of UK veterans with treatment resistant post-traumatic stress disorder.

Government has launched £75 million LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme after discussions with veterans.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 joins forces with SAS hero Andy McNab as part of new drive to help UK veterans fly high in new careers.

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.

Morson are running a specialist ex-forces recruitment event at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 to be given better access to social housing.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Career transitions can often be challenging, requiring a shift in mindset, skillset, and sometimes even lifestyle.

Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government with the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community.

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

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

As of April 2023, the veterans welfare service for Northern Ireland has expanded its offerings to all veterans, regardless of their service background.

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

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.

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

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

A review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord Robertson

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Find out more information about North East London NHS Foundation Trust and the opportunities we have available.