Quest Magazine

Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

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Gen Dit Network military networking event
Gen Dit Network military networking event
 Gen Dit Network military networking event 29 March 2025
Gen Dit Network military networking event 29 March 2025
NEWS

Gen Dit is the leading military support network on LinkedIn with circa 16,000 members since its inception in 2022.

TechVets: women in tech 14 May
TechVets: women in tech 14 May
TechVets: women in tech 14 May 2025
TechVets: women in tech 14 May 2025
NEWS

Along with Google the TechVets team is holding an event specifically for women in the Armed Forces community who are interested in tech careers.

BT military leavers 6 month paid programme
BT military leavers 6 month paid programme
NEWS

The Service Leaver programme offers participants firsthand experience of working at BT, enabling them to maximise their potential in a new environment.​

MOD launches the families hub - an information portal to help navigate service family life
MOD launches the families hub - an information portal to help navigate service family life
NEWS

The Families Hub – which signposts to information, support and organisations to help navigate all stages of Service family life has launched.

Nominations now open for the heropreneurs awards 2025
Nominations now open for the heropreneurs awards 2025
NEWS

The Heropreneurs Awards 2025 is now open for nominations, celebrating the entrepreneurial achievements of the military community.

Amazon offers the military an 18 month IT support apprenticeship
Amazon offers the military an 18 month IT support apprenticeship
NEWS

Learn As You Earn –This apprenticeship is designed specifically for the military community – including veterans, service leavers, spouses, and military children.


Forces in Mind Trust awards new funding to improve engagement with transition to civilian life
Forces in Mind Trust awards new funding to improve engagement with transition to civilian life
NEWS

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £62,752 to Thinks Insight & Strategy for a project aimed at identifying the root causes of the challenge of engagement with support services to prepare for transition.

March issue of Quest magazine is out now
March issue of Quest magazine is out now
NEWS

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.

Business leaders spend night on HMS cavalier for the great tommy sleep out
Business leaders spend night on HMS cavalier for the great tommy sleep out

The first week of March is seeing thousands of RBLI’s fundraisers braving icy temperatures to take part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out, the national campaign which supports the charity’s vital work with homeless veterans.

Senior executive workshop & networking event
Senior executive workshop & networking event
Launchpad ambassador sets sights on biggest challenge to date
Launchpad ambassador sets sights on biggest challenge to date

Veteran, entrepreneur and Launchpad ambassador, Dan Smith is set to embark on one of his biggest adventure challenges to date by aiming to become the first person from the UK to paddle 500km solo along the Hess River in the Northern Yukon, Canada.

Boring Cleaning
Boring Cleaning
Boring Cleaning Services Ltd
Boring Cleaning Services Ltd
Leverage AI for a smooth transition from military to civilian life
Leverage AI for a smooth transition from military to civilian life
ARTICLES

Imagine having a personal assistant dedicated to smoothing out your shift from military service to civilian life—that's what AI is bringing to the table.

Senior executive workshop & networking event 8 May 2025
Senior executive workshop & networking event 8 May 2025
NEWS

The forces employment charity are running their senior executive workshop designed for senior officers (OF5 and above) leaving the Armed Forces.

Pathways into construction & built environment regional networking event
Pathways into construction & built environment regional networking event
Pathways into construction & built environment regional networking event 11 March 2025
Pathways into construction & built environment regional networking event 11 March 2025
NEWS

As part of the Forces Employment Charity’s main, face-to-face ‘Pathways into Construction and the Built Environment’ (#PICBE) event, which was held in London, will also now be held in Plymouth.

Resettlement Training Courses See all

QA | Cyber Security
We only work with leading instructors who are not only subject matter experts, but also understand the importance of learner engagement, offering fun ways to learns. We have 28 FTE Project Management Trainers alone with an average tenure of 10years training experience .
Nationwide, London
Electrical Courses Ltd | Engineering - Electrical / Electronic
Electrical Courses Limited is very proud to have the opportunity to offer training courses for military leavers and ex-military servicemen and women. We are ELC registered and our Managing Director and lecturer Neil Phillips served in the army himself, which has given him the advantage of understanding what it is like to leave the military and step into the civilian life. Because of Neil’s past with the armed forces we can give you the best support for when going through such a big change in your life and achieving your goal of becoming a qualified Electrician on civi street.
East of England
Compassa | Health & Safety
Compassa provides the world’s only Online IOSH and NEBOSH (health and safety management) courses making full use of Smart Video Technology. Their courses are fun, effective, and engaging with tons of personality. Designed by health and safety professionals and ex-NEBOSH examiners, their courses can be studied flexibly in your own time, 24/7, from any location with a web connection. The course experience is second-to-none and transforms an online course into something which feels like 1-to-1 tuition.
International, Nationwide
Rivermore Resources Ltd | Close Protection
Rivermore Resources understand the importance of providing our students with the best possible start in Executive Close Protection. Our program is designed to give you the essential skills you need to succeed in this challenging industry from current, experienced CP Instructors. Rivermore Resources are ELCAS accredited.
Greater London
Cycle Systems Ltd | Sports / Fitness & Leisure
Established in 2007 , Cycle Systems is one of the longest standing and leading providers of Pro Level 3 training in bicycle maintenance in the UK.
South West

Latest Jobs See all

Horologist | Horology
Ramco UK Limited has been helping organisations sell their surplus assets since 1996. We work with the Ministry of Defence in the sale and marketing of equipment they no longer need and they trust us to help them maximise the value. As a result of a recent declaration, we are looking for a horologist who can assist in diagnosing faults, conducting repairs and restore ex-military watches. We would ideally be looking to find someone who had an existing small workshop set-up including tooling.
Ramco Limited
Regional Technician (South West) | Breakdown ServicesHighway MaintenanceLogistics & Distribution
The RNLI is one of Britain’s best-loved charities. Every day we save lives at sea – and you can be part of our vital mission. Experiencing some of Britain’s most stunning coastlines, you will travel around Somerset, Devon, and Dorset plus opportunities to visit the Channel Isles as you work on the cutting-edge facilities, assets and equipment at our Lifeboat stations and Lifeguard support centres.
RLNI
Elementary Flying Training (EFT) QFI | Airport Roles and Ground CrewAviation SecurityFlight
Ascent has been a trusted provider of innovative training systems since 2008. We design, develop and deliver world-class, bespoke training for the armed services, through the UK Military Flight Training Services (UKMFTS).
Ascent Flight Training
Physical Security Development Engineer | Engineering - Electrical / ElectronicSecurity
You’re an enthusiastic team player with a passion for computers and electronics. You enjoy developing and building prototypes and creating products using the latest 3D printing technology. And you’re a highly creative self-starter who’s ready to work on your own or alongside other members of a small team. But now you want to do something new. You want to take your career to a different level, and work with an organisation that has real influence around the world.
FCDO SERVICES
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

University See all

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
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
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 five consecutive years, and in the most recent league table was ranked 26th out of 122 UK universities (Guardian University Guide 2025).
South East
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