Training, careers and resettlement support for the Armed Forces

The secretary of state for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, has announced the appointment of a new veterans commissioner, David Johnstone.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

John Deere has announced a unique open day for those planning to leave the military in search of a new career.

Through JPMorgan ex-military and athlete transition programme insight event, individuals from all ranks, service and sporting backgrounds can learn how to get their second career off to a great start.

Under this programme the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of between £75,000 and £500,000 towards new builds and significant refurbishment, including extensions, of rental accommodation offering high quality support for Veterans with a housing need.

An introduction to British Airways as a company, and the various opportunities available across the airline in a variety of areas.

New research with veterans has called for a ‘trauma informed’ approach towards assessments for benefits.

Join Veterans@McKinsey network as they talk about consulting, what day to day life in McKinsey looks like, and give you an inside insight into preparing for interviews.

England is set to get a Veterans' Commissioner following a successful campaign by the Royal British Legion, the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA) has confirmed.

The Forces Pension Society explains the ‘importance of ticking all the right pension boxes before you leave’.

RT Infrastructure Solutions are delighted to announce the enrolment of six promising signalling engineers through our esteemed Level 3 accredited Signalling Installer program.

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; serviceleavers, veterans and reservists.

The feasibility trial of a potential new non-trauma focused talking therapy with veterans showed promising results, and has led to new funding for a larger-scale study

Network Rail has a long history of supporting our Armed Forces and are committed to helping ex-military and veterans reintegrate into successful civilian careers and support our established reservist community.

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

UK Veterans with mobility issues attributable to their Service can now apply for support from the Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).

BFBS Academy announces the launch of Social Media Specialists, a free course open to the broader military community, including the partners of UK military personnel, veterans, and their partners, offering them the opportunity to upskill in social media marketing techniques.

A Ministry of Defence plan to change the way Army accommodation is allocated has been shelved amid a backlash from military wives.

Military officers and senior soldiers have said they will quit the Army in droves over new accommodation rules.

The employment rate of Service personnel who have left the UK armed forces, six months after leaving service, has reached a record high of 89%

Forces Employment Charity hosts flagship ‘Women into Employment’ event in response

Office for Veterans' Affairs announced that applications for HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards are now open to all.

Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £407,000 to QinetiQ and RAND Europe for a 24-month project to examine the contemporary transition challenges of personnel and families.