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Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

Gold standard businesses get behind our Armed Forces
Gold standard businesses get behind our Armed Forces
NEWS

A new group of Forces-friendly employers have joined forces to drive forward the aims of the Armed Forces Covenant and tighten the ties between Defence and employers.

Important aspects of a military divorce
Important aspects of a military divorce
ARTICLES

Zoe Hewines from The Family Law Company explains what you need to know about your position if youíve decided to get divorced.

JP Morgan Chase & Co transition programme insight evenings
JP Morgan Chase & Co transition programme insight evenings
NEWS

Through their ex-military transition programme insight events, individuals from all ranks, service and sporting backgrounds can learn how to get their second career off to a great start.

Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
Blackrock insight event 5th Sept 2023
Blackrock insight event 5th Sept 2023
NEWS

An opportunity to learn more about asset management and BlackRock at a combined in-person and virtual event featuring speakers from across the business and industry.

Progress made with digital verification service to apply for veteran card
Progress made with digital verification service to apply for veteran card
NEWS

Continued progress has been made towards the new digital verification service to apply for a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card

Labour’s plan for private schools will threaten the education of service children says Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Labour’s plan for private schools will threaten the education of service children says Sir Iain Duncan Smith
NEWS

Concerns are now mounting about the impact that the proposals will have on the children of military families, as many attend boarding schools that provide stability of education while their parents are posted across the world.

Armed Forces compensation scheme and veterans welfare reviews published today
Armed Forces compensation scheme and veterans welfare reviews published today
NEWS

The reviews have offered recommendations to improve the experience of those requiring veterans’ welfare or compensation services.

Ex-service personnel offered new careers as John Deere machinery technicians
Ex-service personnel offered new careers as John Deere machinery technicians
NEWS

John Deere has launched a ground-breaking resettlement programme for military service personnel, offering new career opportunities working on some of the world’s most advanced agricultural and professional groundscare machinery.

Veterans’ gateway to be taken into the office for veterans’ affairs
Veterans’ gateway to be taken into the office for veterans’ affairs
NEWS

The Government has launched a refresh of the Veterans’ Gateway, which will improve access to welfare services for ex-forces personnel.

Soldiers to be able to move into the civil service more easily
Soldiers to be able to move into the civil service more easily
NEWS

Rishi Sunak said he wanted army medics, military nuclear engineers and other service personnel to be able to take other jobs in the public sector to avoid losing them to private companies.

Ten years of military entrepreneurship celebrated at the London stock exchange
Ten years of military entrepreneurship celebrated at the London stock exchange
NEWS

Business owners in the Armed Forces community have been celebrated at the London Stock Exchange on the tenth anniversary of the UK’s largest business support organisation for the Armed Forces community, X-Forces Enterprise (XFE).

New government funded hotline to end veteran homelessness
New government funded hotline to end veteran homelessness
NEWS

From today, vulnerable veterans across the country will have access to Op FORTITUDE, a new dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, including those sleeping on the streets.

Service families need specialist solutions for financial stability
Service families need specialist solutions for financial stability
NEWS

A new study by RAND Europe addresses these gaps by exploring the prevalence and drivers of financial instability of military families in the UK.

SSGC takes charity support up a gear with Goodwood event
SSGC takes charity support up a gear with Goodwood event
NEWS

SSGC teamed up with its nominated charity, Mission Motorsport, to offer passenger rides to ex-military personnel at the historic West Sussex race track during Armed Forces Week.

15,000 more job opportunities were created for veterans in the last year
15,000 more job opportunities were created for veterans in the last year
NEWS

More businesses are turning to veterans to fill vacancies as the UK celebrates Armed Forces Week.

UK datacenter sector insight event 27th June 2023
UK datacenter sector insight event 27th June 2023
NEWS

Join iMason’s Armed Forces Member Resource Group (MRG) for an opportunity to get an overview of the Datacentre sector and the opportunities within the industry that drives the Cloud and data management.

Lloyd’s military network insight day 17th Aug 2023
Lloyd’s military network insight day 17th Aug 2023
NEWS

Helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.

Myddelton College
Myddelton College
Housing association partners with training provider to recruit ex-armed forces personnel
Housing association partners with training provider to recruit ex-armed forces personnel
NEWS

Platform Housing Group – one of the UK’s largest social landlords – has teamed up with Brookhouse Training Centre, the UK’s number one gas and plumbing training and assessment specialists.

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
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
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

Latest Jobs See all

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
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
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
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
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