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Construction & engineering trade & recruitment day 21st June 2023
Construction & engineering trade & recruitment day 21st June 2023
NEWS

The event is specifically aimed at those serving and resettling from the Armed forces, employers, and the community and will highlight how Train4All and associated organisations can support those looking for a career in the construction and engineering industry.

One-off payment for eligible war widows
One-off payment for eligible war widows
NEWS

Widows of serving personnel who forfeited their pensions, prior to 2015, could be eligible for a one-off payment of £87,500.

Resettlement reflections
Resettlement reflections
NEWS

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

Balfour Beatty careers event 11th July 2023
Balfour Beatty careers event 11th July 2023
NEWS

Balfour Beatty are running a Careers Event at the Veterans’ Contact Point in Nuneaton to enable attendees to find out more about our business and career opportunities and how to join via our Military Talent Pathway.

Finalists revealed for The Ex-Forces in Business Awards
Finalists revealed for The Ex-Forces in Business Awards
NEWS

The finalists for the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards – the flagship showcase of the vast and exceptional talent within the UK's Armed Forces community – have been revealed from a record-breaking number of nominations.

Security cleared expo - Manchester 13th July 2023
Security cleared expo - Manchester 13th July 2023
NEWS

Are you looking to leave the military? Meet with companies exhibiting at the Security Cleared EXPO in Manchester Central this July.

Turner & Townsend military insight day 7th June 2023
Turner & Townsend military insight day 7th June 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
Anglian Water military talent day 25th 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
The Poppy Factory launches new Armed Forces families employment service
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.

Risk Management
Risk Management
AWS military insight event 24th May 2023
AWS military insight event 24th May 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.

Women into employment networking evening 11th May 2023
Women into employment networking evening 11th May 2023
NEWS

The Forces Employment Charity is inviting women from the Forces community to attend an informal evening networking event on 11 May, ahead of its Women into Employment Conference next month.

Higher level, wider choice
Higher level, wider choice
ARTICLES

Higher education at a college or university is about more than bachelor’s degrees. It refers to qualifications and courses you can take after the age of 18. That includes diplomas, foundation years and more – in fact, a range of options, many of which have a vocational slant. So, if you’re ready to aim higher, HE could be the option for you …

Franchising
Franchising
Schools
Schools
Distance learning in close-up
Distance learning in close-up
ARTICLES

Sometimes also referred to as online learning or remote study (among other things), distance learning offers the perfect opportunity to focus on picking up new skills and qualifications – wherever in the world you are and without distractions …

Expand your education options
Expand your education options
ARTICLES

If your future plans call for a higher-level qualification, or you want to try something new and change direction when you make the transition from Service life, an Access Diploma could be just what you need to open wide your window of opportunity …

Can you help identify a Veteran with an unclaimed pension?
Can you help identify a Veteran with an unclaimed pension?
NEWS

Between 1st June 2020 – 31st May 2022, over 4,000 Armed Forces pensions went unclaimed.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust insight day 17th May 2023
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust insight day 17th May 2023
NEWS

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust are hosting the inaugural Insight Day for the Service leavers, reservists, veterans and families of the Armed Forces community who are considering a career in the NHS.

Bishop’s Stortford College
Bishop’s Stortford College

Resettlement Training Courses See all

University of Chichester | Accountancy and Book-keeping
The University of Chichester is a respected institution that offers a wide variety of courses. It has been in the Top 40 of UK universities for the past four consecutive years (Guardian University Guide 2023).
South East
Wellingtone | Project Management
As an Accredited Training Provider of the Association for Project Management (APM) we are proud to have authored more training courses that have been independently Accredited by the APM than any other organisation. Our exclusive range of ground-breaking courses demonstrate our thought leadership and innovation, with high pass rates, and available through ELCAS.
Nationwide
TRAINFITNESS | Personal trainer
Kickstart your career as a personal trainer with the best rated personal training courses in the industry. In-Person, weekend, on-demand and online – we have the perfect PT course for you.
Nationwide
National Motorsport Academy | Engineering - Electrical / Electronic
NMA offer the World’s first Online Motorsport Engineering Degrees, allowing you to study flexibly, around work and family for a career in Motorsport. Degrees awarded by our academic partner De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU).
Nationwide
Inspired2Be | Coaching and Mentoring
Inspired2be is a company with a passion for training people. I love using my 35 years of knowledge and experience in leadership, management and training, to ensure clients can grow and develop in both their personal and professional lives.
East Midlands

Latest Jobs See all

Housekeepers/Cleaners (International Summer School) | Schools
We are seeking to appoint a number of International Summer School Housekeepers over a fixed term period - commencing on 5th July 2024 until 23rd August 2024. The job holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive laundry and cleaning service for our International Summer School guests and will be allocated to one of the boarding houses. This role would be particularly suited to students or for those looking for some extra income over the summer.
Bishop’s Stortford College
Teacher of Geography (Part Time) | Schools
We are looking to recruit an excellent classroom practitioner as a part time Teacher of Geography to join our committed team of specialist teachers from September 2024.
Bishop’s Stortford College
Teacher of Physical Education | Schools
The College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education to inspire and educate our extraordinary and talented pupils, for either a September 2024 or January 2025 start. Reporting into our Director of Sport, Health & Fitness, these roles will be integral in helping us to shape a bright and prosperous future for our Sports, Health and Fitness provision.
Bishop’s Stortford College
Grounds Person (Sports Turf) | Schools
Sedbergh School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy Estates Department as a full time Grounds Person.
Sedbergh School
Maintenance with Plumbing Experience | Schools
Sedbergh School are seeking to appoint a Maintenance Assistant with Plumbing experience to join their hardworking maintenance team.
Sedbergh School

University See all

University of Sterling |
The one thing that students talk about the most at the University of Stirling is the sense of community. At Stirling, students from all different backgrounds come together on a beautiful campus and are able to settle in, make new friends and get involved in everything there is to offer.
Scotland
Queen Margaret University |
We are proud to support armed forces veterans and are committed to supporting ex-service members (and their families) who are seeking re-training back in the civilian world.
Scotland
Aston University | Teaching
WHAT IS THE AUEA TROOPS FOR TEACHERS PROGRAMME? AUEA’s Troops to Teachers is an initiative designed to support service personnel preparing to leave or who have recently left the Armed Forces become University Technical College (UTC) trainers/teachers.
West Midlands
Anglia Ruskin University | Health Care and Nursing
If you’re a serving member of the Armed Forces looking to develop your knowledge and skills to enhance your existing role, or you’re planning for life after military service, then ARU can help.
East of England
University of Chichester | Accountancy and Book-keeping
The University of Chichester is a respected institution that offers a wide variety of courses. It has been in the Top 40 of UK universities for the past four consecutive years (Guardian University Guide 2023).
South East