Quest Magazine

Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

Morson ex-forces recruitment event
Morson ex-forces recruitment event
Morson ex-forces recruitment event 14 Nov 2024
Morson ex-forces recruitment event 14 Nov 2024
NEWS

Morson are running a specialist ex-forces recruitment event at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.

CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
CTP Employment Fair
Op FORTITUDE programme delivers huge benefits to Launchpad’s residents
Op FORTITUDE programme delivers huge benefits to Launchpad’s residents

Homeless veterans charity Launchpad has praised the impact of the government’s Op FORTITUDE programme after 187 previously homeless veterans have benefitted with 71 successfully moving on to independent living and 63 securing employment within the first year.

Transitioning into Tech: Robbie Ramsay’s story
Transitioning into Tech: Robbie Ramsay’s story
CASE STUDY
Robbie Ramsay’s story is a testament to how dedication and adaptability can drive a successful career transition, even into a completely new field.
£3.7 million to provide high quality homes for Veterans in 2024
£3.7 million to provide high quality homes for Veterans in 2024
NEWS

Delivered on behalf of the Office for Veterans' Affairs, the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund supports initiatives that align with the broader goal of ending Veterans' homelessness by providing affordable and sustainable housing for Veterans.

Nation’s leaders honour armed forces community at 2024 soldiering on awards
Nation’s leaders honour armed forces community at 2024 soldiering on awards
NEWS

Military and ministerial leaders gathered to honour the exceptional contributions of the Armed Forces community at the Soldiering On Awards on the evening of Wednesday, 16th October 2024, at the prestigious Park Plaza Westminster Hotel.

Natwest insight day 21 Nov 2024
Natwest insight day 21 Nov 2024
NEWS

NatWest are thrilled to invite service leavers and veterans to their military insight event. A unique opportunity to discover how your skills and experiences can translate into a successful career in financial services.

New career opportunities for military families
New career opportunities for military families

The Forces Employment Charity receives generous funding from the Army Central Fund to continue to provide career support to military families.

Transitioning into maintenance engineer: Mark Walters story
Transitioning into maintenance engineer: Mark Walters story
CASE STUDY
Mark Walters served over two decades in the Royal Air Force, specializing in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as an Electronics Technician.
Start your new career with 2 start: life in logistics
Start your new career with 2 start: life in logistics
ARTICLES

Are you looking for a rewarding career path with freedom, excellent earning potential, and plenty of growth opportunities? Look no further than the logistics sector!

Supporting military children in schools
Supporting military children in schools
ARTICLES

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in York is home to approximately 340 Forces students on a campus of around 1300 students.

Compassa achieves 93% pass rate for NEBOSH national general certificate
Compassa achieves 93% pass rate for NEBOSH national general certificate
ARTICLES

Compassa, a leading provider of online health and safety training, has announced an impressive 93% pass rate for the NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC).

October issue of Quest magazine is out now
October 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.

Reed launch the new career transition partnership
Reed launch the new career transition partnership
NEWS

Personnel leaving the military after Service are to receive more support to transition into civilian life through the new career transition partnership (CTP) which launches today – 1 October 2024.

Shiplake College banner
Shiplake College banner
Shiplake College
Shiplake College
British Airways military pilot pathway
British Airways military pilot pathway
NEWS

The Military Pilot Pathway is an exciting career pathway for experienced pilots from the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Army Air Corps.

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

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
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