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Jaguar Land Rover maintenance skilled insight day 28 Sept 2023
Jaguar Land Rover maintenance skilled insight day 28 Sept 2023
NEWS

As well as welcoming direct employment applications from members of the Armed Forces, Jaguar Land Rover have also created innovative placements and training, designed to provide insight and support for careers beyond the military.

Have you identified as a veteran with your GP?
Have you identified as a veteran with your GP?
NEWS

Veterans’ Minister, Johnny Mercer and Health Secretary, Steve Barclay want you to identify as a veteran with your local GP. That way you can quickly access specialist NHS England healthcare pathways and support from service charities.

Office for veterans’ affairs releases latest census figures
Office for veterans’ affairs releases latest census figures
NEWS

Office for Veterans' Affairs releases latest figures about areas in England with the highest proportion of veterans.

War pension and Armed Forces compensation schemes complaints process change
War pension and Armed Forces compensation schemes complaints process change
NEWS

The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints.

Veteran-run start-up develops method to reuse military body armour
Veteran-run start-up develops method to reuse military body armour
NEWS

A tech start-up run by a military veteran and his spouse has developed a way to recycle body armour fibres, which could see them reused to protect soldiers.

Boosting the Lifting Industry by helping military leavers
Boosting the Lifting Industry by helping military leavers
NEWS

Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is helping those who have served their country to boost the Lifting Sector.

Former infantry soldier paid to learn new trade in Army
Former infantry soldier paid to learn new trade in Army
NEWS

A soldier who quit the infantry has gained a new trade while being paid as an Army mechanic.

Careers in professional services - insight into the big 4 - 27 Sept 2023
Careers in professional services - insight into the big 4 - 27 Sept 2023
NEWS

Careers in Professional Services is part of a series of events with different themes focussed on giving unique insight, understanding and access to different sectors. All led by the Forces Employment Charity.

£4,000 Training bursary for Army veterans
£4,000 Training bursary for Army veterans
NEWS

This training bursary is targeted at British Army veterans. It is funded by ABF The Soldier’s Charity and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople.

Goldman Sachs insight evenings 30 Aug - 14 Sept 2023
Goldman Sachs insight evenings 30 Aug - 14 Sept 2023
NEWS

Goldman Sachs invites Service Leavers, Veterans, and Military Spouses to join their Veteran community for a discussion around opportunities within their firm across their London and Birmingham locations.

Building heroes conference 17 Oct 2023
Building heroes conference 17 Oct 2023
NEWS

Building Heroes Conference 2023, ‘Rebuilding Construction with Military Assets’ at the prestigious Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, RAF Cosford.

Recruitment drive for ministry of justice probation roles
Recruitment drive for ministry of justice probation roles
NEWS

The MoJ is recruiting through a bespoke scheme which gives Armed Forces service leavers and veterans a chance to continue playing a vital role in the criminal justice system.

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.

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.

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.

Resettlement Training Courses 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 four consecutive years (Guardian University Guide 2023).
South East
Wellingtone | Project Management
As an Accredited Training Provider of the Association for Project Management (APM) we are proud to have authored more training courses that have been independently Accredited by the APM than any other organisation. Our exclusive range of ground-breaking courses demonstrate our thought leadership and innovation, with high pass rates, and available through ELCAS.
Nationwide
TRAINFITNESS | Personal trainer
Kickstart your career as a personal trainer with the best rated personal training courses in the industry. In-Person, weekend, on-demand and online – we have the perfect PT course for you.
Nationwide
National Motorsport Academy | Engineering - Electrical / Electronic
NMA offer the World’s first Online Motorsport Engineering Degrees, allowing you to study flexibly, around work and family for a career in Motorsport. Degrees awarded by our academic partner De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU).
Nationwide
Inspired2Be | Coaching and Mentoring
Inspired2be is a company with a passion for training people. I love using my 35 years of knowledge and experience in leadership, management and training, to ensure clients can grow and develop in both their personal and professional lives.
East Midlands

Latest Jobs See all

Lead Engineer M365 | Engineering - Electrical / ElectronicLogistics & Distribution
You’ve got well developed and comprehensive knowledge of M365, and plenty of management and leadership experience. You’re skilled at keeping fast-moving projects on track while bridging technology and no-technology capabilities. But now you’re ready for something different. You want an exciting new challenge and a career with genuine influence and importance. You want to do your job, but bigger. Here at FCDO Services we’ve got a unique opportunity for you, one that will see you working on IT systems for an organisation that works to protect the country’s security interests.
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
Teacher of Physical Education | Schools
The College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Physical Education to inspire and educate our extraordinary and talented pupils, for either a September 2024 or January 2025 start. Reporting into our Director of Sport, Health & Fitness, these roles will be integral in helping us to shape a bright and prosperous future for our Sports, Health and Fitness provision.
Bishop’s Stortford College
Grounds Person (Sports Turf) | Schools
Sedbergh School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy Estates Department as a full time Grounds Person.
Sedbergh School

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 four consecutive years (Guardian University Guide 2023).
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
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
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