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Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

Service leaver or veteran requiring workplace adjustments? The passport for service leavers is here to help
Service leaver or veteran requiring workplace adjustments? The passport for service leavers is here to help
NEWS

The Department for Work and Pensions’ Adjustments Passport for Service Leavers is here to help start conversations with new employers on your health needs.

New project to understand the transition experiences
New project to understand the transition experiences
NEWS

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £407,000 to QinetiQ and RAND Europe for a 24-month project to examine the contemporary transition challenges of personnel and families.

Electricians
Electricians
Transitioning into security: Iain Chorlton’s story
Transitioning into security: Iain Chorlton’s story
CASE STUDY
Iain Chorlton spent nine years as a sergeant in the Royal Military Police. The skills instilled in him helped him become Amulet’s special services director.
Media
Media
BFBS Academy opens applications for fully funded production managers course
BFBS Academy opens applications for fully funded production managers course
NEWS

BFBS Academy announces that the application process is now open for its highly sought after production managers course.

Building Trades
Building Trades
Accountancy and Book-keeping
Accountancy and Book-keeping
Airport Roles and Ground Crew
Airport Roles and Ground Crew
Careers in energy 28 Feb 2024
Careers in energy 28 Feb 2024
NEWS

Careers in Energy 2024 (CIE24) will offer a unique insight into the energy sector and the opportunity to engage with some of the leading companies within the sector. This growing industry is of increasing interest to those seeking middle to senior management roles from the Armed Forces community.

Consulting
Consulting
Transitioning into senior consultant: Dave Kime’s story
Transitioning into senior consultant: Dave Kime’s story
CASE STUDY
After 12 years of distinguished service, Dave Kime embarked on a new path, leveraging his skills and experiences to establish a rewarding career in the civilian world.
Transitioning into global operations director: Guy Lock’s story
Transitioning into global operations director: Guy Lock’s story
CASE STUDY
Guy Lock's journey from the Army to becoming the Global Operations Director at Arcadis Intelligence and Advisory is a remarkable example of successful transition from military to civilian life.
Events Diary
Events Diary
Transitioning into site manager: Phil Smith’s story
Transitioning into site manager: Phil Smith’s story
CASE STUDY
Phil Smith's journey from a Sapper in the Royal Engineers to a Site Manager in the civilian construction industry illustrates the valuable skills and experiences that can be transferred from military service to civilian employment.
Lincoln College
Lincoln College
Transitioning into facilities management: Mark Reay’s story
Transitioning into facilities management: Mark Reay’s story
CASE STUDY
For many ex-personnel, finding a job that plays to their unique skill set is difficult. Mark Reay, who has 24 years’ service in the Armed Forces, found his skills well suited for a facilities management role at Churchill.
BAE Systems Degree Apprentice Maritime Services Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer
BAE Systems Degree Apprentice Maritime Services Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer
The Royal Navy offers £500 to personnel who refer a candidate to the service
The Royal Navy offers £500 to personnel who refer a candidate to the service
NEWS

The one-off payment is applicable to all servicemen and women in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

Transitioning into a learning and development advisor: Jane Taverner’s story
Transitioning into a learning and development advisor: Jane Taverner’s story
CASE STUDY
Jane Taverner, a 13-year armed forces veteran and former Communication specialist, transitioned from military service to becoming a successful Learning and Development Advisor.

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
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
Teacher of Geography (Part Time) | Schools
We are looking to recruit an excellent classroom practitioner as a part time Teacher of Geography to join our committed team of specialist teachers from September 2024.
Bishop’s Stortford College

University See all

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
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
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
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