Quest Magazine

Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

XFE beneficiaries appointed start up loans ambassadors
XFE beneficiaries appointed start up loans ambassadors
NEWS

X-Forces enterprise is delighted to announce that two of our beneficiary business-owners have been named as start up loans ambassadors for 2024.

Office for veterans’ affairs launch new user-friendly support guides
Office for veterans’ affairs launch new user-friendly support guides
NEWS

Office for Veterans' Affairs have launched new user-friendly guides allowing veterans to find the support they need more easily, including a new searchable directory of local and national support.

Transitioning into facilities management: David Akhurst’s story
Transitioning into facilities management: David Akhurst’s story
CASE STUDY
Ex-military personnel are well-suited for the facilities management industry because both involve operations, engineering, and communications.
Turner & Townsend military insight day
Turner & Townsend military insight day
Turner & Townsend military insight day 7 Nov 2024
Turner & Townsend military insight day 7 Nov 2024
NEWS

Are you an Armed Forces leaver? 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.

Alabaré‘s ‘BIG Sleep’ returns to Margam Country Park to support homeless veterans in Wales
Alabaré‘s ‘BIG Sleep’ returns to Margam Country Park to support homeless veterans in Wales

Following the success of last year's event, Alabaré is thrilled to bring back its flagship fundraiser, the BIG Sleep, to the picturesque Margam Country Park in Port Talbot

Lloyd’s military network insight day
Lloyd’s military network insight day
Living & working in Saudi Arabia event 17 & 18th Sept 2024
Living & working in Saudi Arabia event 17 & 18th Sept 2024
NEWS

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia are looking for experienced personnel to help support their customers operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Step into space: military to space transition programme
Step into space: military to space transition programme
Step into space: military to space transition programme
Step into space: military to space transition programme
NEWS

Choosing a space career in Cornwall offers a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging space hub while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Lloyd’s military network insight day 31 Oct 2024
Lloyd’s military network insight day 31 Oct 2024
NEWS

Every year, the Lloyds Military Network host a number of insight days aimed at helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.

Land-Based Careers
Land-Based Careers
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Sport and Fitness
Sport and Fitness
September issue of Quest magazine is out now
September 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.

Franchising
Franchising
Catering Management
Catering Management
From rugby to runways: Tony Underwood on career transitions
From rugby to runways: Tony Underwood on career transitions
NEWS

Career transitions can often be challenging, requiring a shift in mindset, skillset, and sometimes even lifestyle.

Highway Maintenance
Highway Maintenance
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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

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
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
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 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
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