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Transitioning into site manager: Phil Smith’s story

12th Dec 2023

Case Study

Phil Smith’s journey from a Sapper in the Royal Engineers to a Site Manager in the civilian construction industry illustrates the valuable skills and experiences that can be transferred from military service to civilian employment.

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Get a 1/3 off rail travel with a veterans railcard

17th Nov 2023

News

You’ll be eligible for a Veterans Railcard providing you have served for at least one day or more in His Majesty’s UK Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve). UK Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations are also eligible.

Cyber security & cloud expo global 30 Nov - 1 Dec

10th Nov 2023

News

Cyber Security & Cloud Expo is the leading event for Zero Trust, Threat Detection & Response, Training, Talent & Culture, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, and Data Security.

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From Navy to agile pro

2nd Nov 2023

Article

Tim Scrivener, a former Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, has successfully transitioned from his military career to civilian life, now thriving as an Agile Transformation Consultant.

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Jefferies military insight day Nov 9 2023

18th Oct 2023

News

Jefferies – a leading global, full service investment banking and capital markets firm invites service leavers, veterans and military spouses to join them  for an introduction to investment banking and capital markets.

Security cleared expo 26 Oct 2023

9th Oct 2023

News

Meet with companies exhibiting at the Security Cleared EXPO in London. Gain an understanding of different companies and talk to recruiters one-on-one. The event is free to attend.

Mott MacDonald launches career pathway for ex-forces

25th Sep 2023

News

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 18,000 staff, has launched its Armed Forces Pathway to encourage, guide and support ex-military personnel transitioning into the business.

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£4,000 Training bursary for Army veterans

17th Aug 2023

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This training bursary is targeted at British Army veterans. It is funded by ABF The Soldier’s Charity and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople.

Goldman Sachs insight evenings 30 Aug - 14 Sept 2023

15th Aug 2023

News

Goldman Sachs invites Service Leavers, Veterans, and Military Spouses to join their Veteran community for a discussion around opportunities within their firm across their London and Birmingham locations.

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Blackrock insight event 5th Sept 2023

28th Jul 2023

News

An opportunity to learn more about asset management and BlackRock at a combined in-person and virtual event featuring speakers from across the business and industry.

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UK datacenter sector insight event 27th June 2023

21st Jun 2023

News

Join iMason’s Armed Forces Member Resource Group (MRG) for an opportunity to get an overview of the Datacentre sector and the opportunities within the industry that drives the Cloud and data management.

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Resettlement reflections

22nd May 2023

News

Neil Marshall The Chief Executive of The Forces Pension Society shares his own personal experience of Resettlement.

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Turner & Townsend military insight day 7th June 2023

8th May 2023

News

Are you currently serving in the Military, Ex-Military or a Reservist, 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.

Anglian Water military talent day 25th May 2023

3rd May 2023

News

One of the biggest employers in the East of England, Anglian Water have a long-standing relationship with the military community. The Military Talent Day will provide an opportunity for Service personnel, veterans and military spouses to hear from their business leaders, colleagues and members, who will share their experience and advice.

The Poppy Factory launches new Armed Forces families employment service

28th Apr 2023

News

The Families Employment Service has been launched by The Poppy Factory, in partnership with Armed Forces family network The Ripple Pond, to help those who support or care for veterans with health conditions. Funding for the service was awarded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.

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AWS military insight event 24th May 2023

27th Apr 2023

News

Interested in Cloud technology? Unsure what route to take? This event will provide you with the information you need to start your journey to a new career at AWS.

Distance learning in close-up

13th Apr 2023

Article

Distance learning lets you study for new skills and qualifications without being in a classroom every week, which makes it a popular choice for serving personnel, Service leavers and veterans. Here’s how it works, how flexible it really is, how to check a course before you sign up, and how ELC funding fits in.

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Tesco Armed Forces insights event 4th May 2023

21st Mar 2023

News

Tesco has always had a long-standing association with the Armed Forces ever since their founder, Jack Cohen started Tesco back in 1919 after leaving the Royal Flying Corps at the end of the First World War.

Info for the cyber insider

28th Feb 2023

Article

Here at Quest, we’re aware that cyber security is on the up as a popular career choice among Service leavers. If it’s a sector you’ve set your sights on, Airbus CyberSecurity has rounded up a list of tech predictions that we hope you’ll find useful. Based on trends identified at its Security Operations Centres in France, the UK and Germany, as well as recent geopolitical and social events, the full list of predictions provides insider information that will inform you – and could set you apart from the rest

Could you be an ethical hacker?

28th Feb 2023

Article

SaluteMyJob is once again teaming up with Abertay University, the UK’s leading provider of advanced ethical hacking courses, to deliver a pioneering programme that aims to support members of the Armed Forces community on their journey towards a promising and exciting new career in this field …

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Make a success of your resettlement

28th Feb 2023

Article

How can you approach your resettlement and transition journey in a successful and positive way? The best and most practical answer to that question is probably, ‘Ask for help’, so here’s some sound advice on how to do just that …

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The apprenticeship advantage

3rd Feb 2023

Article

Thinking about an apprenticeship after the Armed Forces? Here's how they work for Service leavers and veterans, what to check before you apply, including pay and recognition of your military experience, and where to find vacancies and support.

The CPI and your pension why does it matter?

3rd Feb 2023

Article

With the Consumer Price Index seemingly a permanent fixture in the news these days – and due to soar even higher – just what does it mean for you and your Armed Forces pension? The Forces Pension Society is here with the knowledge you need …

Transitioning into instructor at CNet: Dale Thompson’s story

1st Feb 2023

Case Study

Former Royal Corps of Signals electrician Dale Thompson joined technical education provider CNet Training as an instructor in December 2022, in his first civilian job role following more than 25 years in the Forces. Here, Dale shares his story and has some advice for anyone contemplating their post-service career options …

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Leading questions

10th Jan 2023

Article

If you have been in a leadership role while in uniform, have you stopped to consider whether military leadership differs from that found in the civilian workplace? Is a similar leadership philosophy required? What about leadership style? And do both sectors hold to the same leadership values? Former Army Captain turned fiction author Steve Higgs is here with some answers …

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