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October 19, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 15, 2026
Bovington: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect
For just £30 a year you’ll get:
✅ Access to a professional office space
✅ 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month
✅ Screens ready to go
✅ Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier
✅ Good, reliable Wi-Fi
We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)! Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space? Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.
Click Bovington | Military Coworking Network to find out more and grab your spot!
Blandford: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect
75/hrs/mth of a desk in the MCN Coworking Hub
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 108 Executive Officer roles across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire – closing date 30 Oct
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a total of 108 Executive Officer (EO) roles across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The roles are EO Work Coach opportunities.
DWP welcome applications from veterans, reservists, their family members and currently serving personnel looking to transition into civilian life..
Civil Service Jobs links with further information on the roles available, and application details:
Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - Yorkshire and Lincolnshire (Ref: 784) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 14th October 2026
October 14, 2026
Chepstow: Chepstow Town Council Vacancy - Closing Date: Friday 13th November 2026
Chepstow Town Council - Drill Hall:
We're hiring: Events & Volunteer Manager, The Drill Hall
Play a hands-on role in the future of one of Chepstow’s much-loved community venues
We’re looking for a practical, enthusiastic Events & Volunteer Manager to work alongside our Venue Manager at The Drill Hall, helping to deliver events, support volunteers and develop the venue’s programme and community partnerships.
15 hours per week, over 5 days
Salary: £12,171.49 PTE (£30,023 FTE)
Based at The Drill Hall / Town Council offices
Evening and weekend work required
This is a varied role with the opportunity to help develop an important community and cultural facility in Chepstow.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 13 November 2026
Full details and how to apply: https://chepstowtc.gov.uk/events-and-volunteer-manager/
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub
Midlothian: Archaeology Scotland, archaeology based Employability Program
đź“… Tuesday 27 October - 17 December 2026, every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-2pm
📍Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith EH22 3LL.
What to expect from the programme:
- Boost your confidence
- Take part in archaeology based activities
- Develop transferable skills
- Learn about Manual Handling, Health & Safety and achieve a certificate in First Aid
- Improve your literacy and numeracy
- Explore greener, outdoor jobs
- Learn heritage skills
- Unlock new opportunities
Contact Dominique at: d.lyons@archaeologyscotland.org.uk for more details and to register.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Stafford: Royal Mail hiring seasonal workers for Christmas

#RoyalMail #StaffordJobs #WereHiring #ChristmasJobs #PermanentJobs #Stafford #Recruitment
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
Glasgow: Scottish Water and BT Workshop Monday 16th November
Our Armed Forces Belong Network is joining forces with BT Group to host a free Armed Forces Career Transition Workshop in Glasgow.
Whether you're a service leaver, veteran, reservist or part of an Armed Forces family, come along to explore career opportunities, meet employers and get practical advice on taking your next step.
đź“… Monday 16 November 2026 | 9am-3pm
Alexander Bain House, York Street, Glasgow
Free to attend
To reserve your place, email Paul.2.Gilligan@bt.com.
England: National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) 16-week paid childcare employment programme
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) have received funding from The Utley Foundation to deliver a 16-week paid childcare employment programme, to support Veterans and/or partners of Veterans who are interested in pursuing a career in childcare. We are looking for 10 participants, to start the programme on 1st December.
- There will be an initial 4-week training period, followed by 12-weeks placement at a childcare setting
- Participants will be employed by NDNA as Trainee Nursery Assistants
- Participants will be paid NLW to work 15hrs per week, for the full 16-weeks of the project
- The programme is delivered remotely, so participants can be located anywhere in England
- Ongoing mentor support is provided by the project team throughout the programme.
October 13, 2026
October 12, 2026
X-Forces Enterprise: Business Start-Up Drop-In Sessions
Inverness: Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Vacancy Notice for Stores Assistant - Temporary
Applications are invited for the post of Cadet Stores Assistant with the 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF. This is a temporary appointment to a Crown Servant Grade E1 post as an employee of the Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association. The vacancy has arisen due to the deployment of a RAF Reservist and has an expected duration of no longer than 7 months. The post will start on 01 Dec 2026 and is expected to last until 30 June 2027, however this may be shorter if operational demands change.
This post supports 34 Detachment locations spread throughout the highlands and islands, working out of the Battalion Headquarters, HRFCA Sub-Office, Gordonville Road, Inverness.
Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background, with RQMS/CQMS experience would be advantageous however, all applicants with suitable experience and transferable skills will be considered. The appointment calls for: a good knowledge of military stores procedures; the ability to communicate effectively and handle routine correspondence diplomatically; learn new systems quickly working with minimum supervision, have a good understanding of numeracy and computer literacy and hold a current clean driving licence, preferably including category D and E.
To read the vacancy notice in full 👉 Stores Assistant Vacancy Notice
To read the Job Description 👉 Stores Assistant Job Description
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
October 9, 2026
Leuchars: The Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) Ambassador Event Thursday 26th November
October 7, 2026
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 116 Executive Officer Case Manager roles across Wales and the West Midlands – closing date 20 Oct
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have a total of 116 Case Manager roles across Wales and the West Midlands. The roles are within Disability Services - Disability Living Allowance as EO Case Managers.
DWP welcome applications from veterans, reservists, their family members and currently serving personnel looking to transition into civilian life..
Civil Service Jobs links with further information on the roles available, and application details:
Disability Services - Disability Living Allowance EO Case Manager (Ref: 781)
October 6, 2026
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) scheme: DHSC Response Support Officer, London - Closing Date: 30 October 2026
The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:
GFIE- 513 - Response Support Officer, Emergency Preparedness & Health Protection - London
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Job description
GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).
To apply, please submit a completed EoI Form (also see Guidance Notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)
Lyneham area: Job vacancy nursery manager (Calne, Wiltshire)
Nursery Manager — Calne, Wiltshire
£38,000 plus bonus
Ready to lead a nursery where you can make your mark and feel properly supported?
At Sunny Days, you’ll have an established team, the freedom to shape your nursery and support from our experienced Area Manager, Tracey.
We’d love to hear from an experienced Nursery Manager or a confident Deputy ready for their next step. We offer leadership coaching and professional development, and can consider reduced hours or a job share for the right person.
Curious? Let’s start with an informal, confidential chat. No CV needed for the first conversation.
Send an email to: hr@sunnydays-nursery.co.uk with your contact details and a good time to talk.
Know someone who might be interested? Please share this with them.
Sunny Days is committed to safeguarding children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, relevant suitability checks and an enhanced DBS check.















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