Quest Magazine

Independent resettlement & recruitment guide for Armed Forces & Veterans

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.

Security cleared EXPO 24 April 2025
Security cleared EXPO 24 April 2025
NEWS

Meet with companies exhibiting at the Security Cleared EXPO in Bristol. Network with hiring managers and recruitment agencies looking to fill many permanent and contract job vacancies requiring security clearance.

New funding to support bereaved military families
New funding to support bereaved military families

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced a new funding opportunity for charities supporting bereaved military families.

Cognizant & TechVets: get into tech event
Cognizant & TechVets: get into tech event
London stock exchange group military insight day
London stock exchange group military insight day
Cognizant & TechVets: get into tech event  4 March 2025
Cognizant & TechVets: get into tech event 4 March 2025
NEWS

As a global provider of professional services, Cognizant is bringing their clients together to support them in reaching the skills within the Armed Forces community.

Why advertise your school with us?
Why advertise your school with us?
February issue of Quest magazine is out now
February 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.

Barclays military insight day
Barclays military insight day
Help for Heroes joins forces with BAE Systems to support seriously injured veterans
Help for Heroes joins forces with BAE Systems to support seriously injured veterans

The company’s support will help provide a lifetime of specialist care for the nation’s most seriously injured and ill Veterans.

London stock exchange group military insight day 3 April 2025
London stock exchange group military insight day 3 April 2025
NEWS

The LSEG Military Insight Day is a unique opportunity for service personnel, veterans, and military spouses to explore careers in financial services.

Barclays military insight day 5 March 2025
Barclays military insight day 5 March 2025
NEWS

The Barclays military insight day will provide an opportunity for service personnel, veterans and military spouses interested in financial services to get an insight into the sector.

Greenwich Hospital awards grant of £17,000 to Recruit for Spouses Career Academy
Greenwich Hospital awards grant of £17,000 to Recruit for Spouses Career Academy

Greenwich Hospital has awarded Recruit for Spouses (RFS) Career Academy a grant of £17,000 to fund their Coaching and Mentoring programme for Royal Navy and Royal Marines partners.

Combat stress launches specialist support for veterans with complex mental health
Combat stress launches specialist support for veterans with complex mental health
NEWS

Veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress is launching two specialist training projects to improve support and care for veterans with complex mental health issues.

Helping veterans’ boat charity stay afloat
Helping veterans’ boat charity stay afloat

One of the UK’s leading military charities, The Veterans’ Foundation, has awarded a further £30,000 to The Viking Boat Company, to support a unique veteran-led initiative to build a replica Viking boat.

Over £3.3 million awarded in latest round of covenant fund awards
Over £3.3 million awarded in latest round of covenant fund awards
NEWS

The Trust has supported a total of 34 fantastic projects across four different Covenant Fund programmes, all set to make significant improvements for Armed Forces communities across the UK.

Top 5 cybersecurity roles perfect for veterans
Top 5 cybersecurity roles perfect for veterans
ARTICLES

Here are five cybersecurity roles that align well with your military experience and offer career change opportunities.

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
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
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

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
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 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