October 31, 2025

Forces Employment Charity Oct newsletter: Leadership, Collaboration and Impact


This month’s newsletter spotlights exciting opportunities for those looking to forge new career paths in leadership and senior civilian roles. Whether embracing leadership challenges, making bold career moves, or stepping into global roles, the veteran community continues to inspire. Explore this month’s exclusive career opportunities, events, and insights for your next chapter.

Book Now for Our Senior Executive Workshop

Are you a senior officer (OF5 and above) interested in learning about the transition to senior executive civilian roles? Sign up now for our November Senior Executive Workshop for sessions on growth sectors, building your personal brand, salary expectations, pension planning, and a networking session with a broad range of industry contacts.

New Partnership With The Institute Of Leadership
We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Institute of Leadership. The IoL offers world-class development tools to support and empower individuals in their leadership journey. Eligible Forces Employment Charity clients can access 18 months of free membership.

Other upcoming events
  • Pathways Into Defence and Security: Webinar 1
Realities, roles and routes into Defence Primes. Join us for the first of two webinars, following the in-person Pathways into Defence and Security conference, to gain additional insights into the sector.

5 November, 13:00-14:00, Online
  • Senior Executive Workshop and Networking
Sign up now for sessions on growth sectors, building your personal brand, salary expectations, pension planning, and a networking session with a broad range of industry contacts. Learn More.

13 November, 10:30-19:00, London
  • LinkedIn Essentials with Lincoln Coutts
Whether you are just getting started or have had a LinkedIn profile for years, Lincoln Coutts will guide you through the platform’s essential tips and tricks. Register today.

18 November, 11:00-16:00, Online
  • Pathways Into Defence and Security Webinar 2
Roles and alternative routes into the defence sector. Join us for the second of two webinars, and gain insights into alternative employment routes into the defence sector.

19 November, 13:00-14:00, Online