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Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

Over £3.3 million awarded in latest round of covenant fund awards
Over £3.3 million awarded in latest round of covenant fund awards
NEWS

The Trust has supported a total of 34 fantastic projects across four different Covenant Fund programmes, all set to make significant improvements for Armed Forces communities across the UK.

Top 5 cybersecurity roles perfect for veterans
Top 5 cybersecurity roles perfect for veterans
ARTICLES

Here are five cybersecurity roles that align well with your military experience and offer career change opportunities.

Applications now open for BFBS academy’s fully funded production managers course
Applications now open for BFBS academy’s fully funded production managers course
NEWS

BFBS Academy is excited to launch the application process for its prestigious Production Managers Course, now in its fourth year of empowering service leavers and veterans with new career opportunities.

Veterans will be amongst the first citizens to access the new gov.uk wallet later this year
Veterans will be amongst the first citizens to access the new gov.uk wallet later this year
NEWS

The UK government is launching a GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to services and documents like digital driver’s licences.

Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity launch race across the UK challenge
Royal Navy & Royal Marines charity launch race across the UK challenge

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) is excited to announce the launch of Race Across the UK - an incredible new event to help support Naval families.

Report outlines the experience of ex-service personnel accessing the benefits system
Report outlines the experience of ex-service personnel accessing the benefits system
NEWS

Since 2017, researchers have heard from 108 veterans in a total of 298 interviews to understand their experience of the benefits and how changes such as the introduction of Universal Credit have affected them.

Horologist
Horologist
Transitioning into facilities management: Terry Ennis’ story
Transitioning into facilities management: Terry Ennis’ story
CASE STUDY
Moving from military to civilian life can be challenging, from getting used to new routines to finding meaningful work. The facilities management (FM) industry is an ideal fit for ex-military personnel as it requires operations, engineering, and communication skills used in the armed forces.
Queen Ethelburga’s school to support military families with dedicated services & discounts in 2025
Queen Ethelburga’s school to support military families with dedicated services & discounts in 2025
NEWS

Queen Ethelburga’s School of York has been a trusted and welcoming institution for Forces families for over 100 years, offering a thriving community, strong pastoral support, and specialised services for Military children.

15th year of soldiering on awards opens for nominations
15th year of soldiering on awards opens for nominations
NEWS

Soldiering On Awards has today opened nominations for 2025, a year that marks an extraordinary milestone - 15 years of celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Armed Forces community.

Military talent day at British Airways 23 Jan 2025
Military talent day at British Airways 23 Jan 2025
Military talent day at British Airways 23 Jan 2025
Military talent day at British Airways 23 Jan 2025
NEWS

British Airways is a global airline and the UK's flag carrier, flying customers to where they need to be for more than 100 years. The airline connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain, putting customers and sustainability at its heart and providing service excellence.

CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
Report explores impact of macro trends on the transition experiences of ex-service personnel
Report explores impact of macro trends on the transition experiences of ex-service personnel
NEWS

As part of the Contemporary Transition Challenges project funded by Forces in Mind Trust, QinetiQ and Rand Europe have published their findings on the impact of wider trends that may influence modern experiences of transition.

TIAH to host a panel at LAMMA 2025, highlighting untapped veteran workforce
TIAH to host a panel at LAMMA 2025, highlighting untapped veteran workforce
NEWS

The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) is proud to announce its participation in LAMMA 2025, the UK's premier agricultural machinery show, with a special focus on connecting veterans with opportunities in the farming and growing sectors.

Queen Ethelburga’s Campus Tour
Queen Ethelburga’s Campus Tour
Queen Ethelburga’s Open Day
Queen Ethelburga’s Open Day

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
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
FutureSmart | Management and Leadership
FutureSmart provides the opportunity to study masters degrees, professional and even training qualifications wrapped around your present life. The way forward has many options but we help make your choice become a reality. We specialise in supporting military personnel to gain key qualifications, to ensure a supported transition into civilian careers.
International, Nationwide

Latest Jobs See all

Senior Station Technician / Station Technician | Breakdown ServicesHighway MaintenanceLogistics & Distribution Search and Rescue
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.
RNLI
Defence Digital Cyber Security Analyst | Computing & ITCyber SecurityCyber SkillsDigital InfrastructureSecurity
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
Ministry of Defence
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
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

University See all

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 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
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
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