Are you ready to manage, lead, coach or mentor others in a new job role in ‘civvy street’?
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News
Need to know? QUEST News is a round-up of reports, case studies and practical guidance to help you stay informed.
Learning through a pandemic
CASE STUDY
12 Nov, 2020
CNet Training CEO Andrew Stevens talks to Quest about his company’s resettlement programmes and how CNet has managed to continue educating the industry throughout the pandemic …
Spotlight on safety consultancy
CASE STUDY
12 Nov, 2020
Stuart Gilkinson CMIOSH is a chartered health and safety professional and managing director of Dorset Health and Safety Ltd (DHS). Here he describes the responsibilities of safety consultants in the health and safety industry, and his own route into the role …
Facilities management Q&A
CASE STUDY
10 Nov, 2020
with Kuehne + Nagel Overland site operations & process manager, Richard Hay
Ex-Army Officer details plans for character building at independent college
CASE STUDY
02 Nov, 2020
A former Sub Unit Commander, Joint Operational Support Staff Officer, Senior Logistics Operational Officer and Officer Commanding Soldier Development has been appointed head of outdoor education at leading independent Welsh school, Christ College Brecon (CCB).
First RAF CIPD student graduates at CAVC
CASE STUDY
22 Apr, 2020
Corporal Carly Smith has become the first of the cohort of Armed Forces personnel to graduate in her Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) studies at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC).
The perfect fit
CASE STUDY
22 Apr, 2020
‘Leaving the military as an able-bodied person is hard enough, let alone being disabled,’ says Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Holloway, who tells QUEST how, since leaving the Army following life-changing injuries, he has forged an all-action career in the fitness sector …
On the road, in uniform and out
CASE STUDY
23 Mar, 2020
As you may have read elsewhere on the Quest website, Veterans’ Gateway recently introduced its first ever branded truck, kindly sponsored by international haulage business, Marine & Cargo, which recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. One of the first veterans the company has employed since signing is 329 Dvr Ian M. Crome, formerly of the Royal Corps of Transport. Here’s what Ian has to say about his journey …
A ‘foot in the door’ to civilian life
CASE STUDY
15 Oct, 2019
Whenever military service is coming to an end it’s always good to have a plan. However, it also helps to do something that has the power to open up several different doors.
‘Building new careers in construction
CASE STUDY
11 Sep, 2019
According to one of the country’s leading suppliers of building materials, former Armed Forces personnel have the perfect traits for careers in construction. Here we introduce just a few of the many Service leavers who have gone on to craft themselves successful second careers in that flourishing sector
Craig Tiley, Signs Express (Stoke-on-Trent)
CASE STUDY
19 Aug, 2019
Craig served in the British Army for 15 years as a Logistics Specialist Royal Engineer. Read on to discover how he successfully made the transition from Forces to franchisee …
Jane Fryatt
CASE STUDY
09 Jul, 2019
Meet the military spouse getting ahead in HR
Alastair Allison MSc, CISM SIRM
CASE STUDY
27 Jun, 2019
Alastair Allison MSc, CISM SIRM, Director of Enterprise Risk, Bupa Insurance Ltd and Bupa Insurance Services Limited
Commanding Officer Joe Gossage, IRMCert
CASE STUDY
27 Jun, 2019
Risk Manager for the Executive Committee of the Army Board, British Army
Simon Fisher
CASE STUDY
12 Jun, 2019
Regimental Sergeant Major Simon Fisher
From RAF to tech innovator
CASE STUDY
06 May, 2019
Life as an RAF engineer taught me the value of operating in the air. I've drawn on this to help develop our drone business, says Elaine Whyte, now UK drones lead at PwC
Danny Abdy
CASE STUDY
01 May, 2019
Former Training Regiment Staff Sergeant now working to support vulnerable young people
Cyber studies: Jasmine Eyers
CASE STUDY
13 Apr, 2019
Thanks to a partnership with IBM and the Corsham Institute, SaluteMyJob is able to offer Veterans and Reservists free training in two of IBM’s key cyber security software products – ambitious Army communications systems specialist, Jasmine Eyers, is just one of those who has already benefited
Iain Clark - ICT Technician
CASE STUDY
13 Apr, 2019
Iain Clark left the RAF in November 2017, having served 12 years, with his final role being ICT Technician in Trade Group 4 (TG4). He left in the rank of Corporal and during his Service gained an ITIL Foundation qualification.
Mark Stevens – The Building Safety Group
CASE STUDY
15 Feb, 2019
What’s this health and safety lark all about then?
Jon Willis - Travel Risk Manager
CASE STUDY
14 Feb, 2019
with former Corporal Jon Willis
Training Courses See all
Train4All Construction Academy was opened in 2008 to provide training for those working in or looking to enter into a career within the Construction Industry, with Mechanical Engineering and Welding coming on board with the Southwest WeldingAcademy in 2021.
South West
O’Halloran & O’Brien Ltd has established itself as a leading groundwork and civil engineering contractor in the South East of England, with offices in Kent and Surrey. With professional staff and highly qualified labour, we are able to work closely with our clients to provide competitive solutions to complex developments; providing engineering solutions and groundworks services.
South East
Cycle Systems Academy are award-winning cycle mechanic training providers. For those wishing to enter the trade and hobbyists alike.
South West
Woodward SHE is a family led SME based in Cumbria. We are a GOLD rated NEBOSH Learning Partner with an ELC average evaluation score of 96% (ELC provider number 4435).
North West,
Scotland,
Yorkshire and Humber
Latest Jobs See all
We are working exclusively with our client to source a permanent C++ Developer, remote-based working. Post pandemic you may be required to attend a monthly meeting in the UK.
C++ Developer
IT Service Desk Team Leader, Based from the Glasgow Office with an opportunity to work remote. Trips to other offices may be required.
IT Service Desk Team Leader
The position is that of Operations Manager dealing with all planning and delivery aspects across our business. The duties below indicate the functions that are carried out.
Accio Consult & Constuct – Operations Manager
When you’re considering working and living in Saudi Arabia, we appreciate that you’ll be taking all kinds of factors into account. The anticipation of discovering a new way of life is exciting and probably prompts
many questions.
BAE Systems has been present in Saudi Arabia for over 50 years. Over that time, we have successfully relocated many employees and we would like to give you a flavour of what they’ve experienced.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia
This role sits within the Technical Customer Services and you will be responsible for the service and repair of floorcare machines and associated floorcare equipment within defined OTIF and First time Fix targets and to the Customer’s satisfaction.
Diversey - TASKI Technical Support Engineer
University See all
Edinburgh Business School is the School of Business of Heriot-Watt University. We have been delivering postgraduate management education to our students for over 25 years.
International,
Scotland
The Universty is a publicly funded Higher Education University with degree awarding status providing a wide range of courses at all levels Certificate, diploma, Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate both taught, MSc and MBA and Research PhD in a large number of specialist options
South West
UCEM is the leading provider of supported online education for the Built Environment, with over 95 years’ experience of providing the highest quality learning opportunities. At any one time, we have more than 3,500 students from more than 100 countries benefiting from our qualifications taught by tutors with extensive industry experience.
International
Founded in 1927, the University of Hull has been changing the way people think for 90 years. As England’s 14th-oldest university, we have a proud heritage of academic excellence, and a history of creating and inspiring life-changing research.
Yorkshire and Humber
The University of Worcester has a proven record of excellence in the field of sport and exercise science, with plenty to offer anyone who has an enthusiasm for sport, exercise and health.
West Midlands
