Quest Magazine

Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

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.

‘Empowering you’ - 3 day employability and confidence-building workshop
‘Empowering you’ - 3 day employability and confidence-building workshop
‘Empowering you’ - 3 day employability and confidence-building workshop 10 March 2025
‘Empowering you’ - 3 day employability and confidence-building workshop 10 March 2025
NEWS

This hybrid three-day employability and confidence-building workshop is for military spouses and partners, including those who are military women, separated, divorced, or bereaved.

Reducing veteran homelessness programme reopens for applications
Reducing veteran homelessness programme reopens for applications

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced a new round of funding under the Reducing Veteran Homelessness (RVH) Programme in a bid to deliver further sustainable, supported housing options for veterans in need.

BuildForce Armed Forces insight day
BuildForce Armed Forces insight day
BuildForce Armed Forces insight day 1 May 2025
BuildForce Armed Forces insight day 1 May 2025
NEWS

BuildForce Armed Forces insight day hosted by Laing O’Rourke provides an opportunity to hear from Laing O’Rourke and their wider group and meet with many of the industry employers, to learn about the vast careers available to you.

Transition to Project Management
Transition to Project Management
Transition to Project Management 27 March 2025
Transition to Project Management 27 March 2025
NEWS

Join ISS and Forces Employment Charity for the ‘Transition to Project Management’ workshop, tailored to those in the Armed Forces community interested in a career in project management.

Security cleared EXPO
Security cleared EXPO
Help for Heroes partners with Cotton Traders with champion Armed Forces Community through power of sport
Help for Heroes partners with Cotton Traders with champion Armed Forces Community through power of sport

Help for Heroes has announced Cotton Traders as the official sponsor of the Community Sports Series 2025, its nationwide grassroots sports events that empower veterans and their families to transform their lives.

Resettlement Training Courses See all

Wing Engineering Limited | Aviation Security
We are an award winning UK based professional firm dedicated to providing airworthiness training, consulting, and management services to the aviation industry across the globe.
Scotland
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

Latest Jobs See all

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician | Logistics & Distribution Mechanic
Chelmsford City Council are looking to recruit a qualified HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician to work as part of our Operations Services team who maintain the Council's fleet. If you possess a strong mechanical background and want to join a professional and dedicated team, then this could be the job for you!
Chelmsford City Council
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

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
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
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