Northern Ireland: Virtual Interview on Military to Civilian Transition

 

Call for Participants: Virtual Interview on Military to Civilian Transition

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) is conducting research with QinetiQ and RAND to better understand the transition process from military to civilian life. The study aims to improve services for ex-Service personnel and their families.

We’re seeking:
• Ex-Service personnel or their spouse/partner who left the UK Armed Forces in the last 5 years.
• Aged 16-60.

What’s involved:
• A virtual interview (phone or video), lasting no more than 1 hour.
• Flexible timing to suit you.

Interested? Complete the questionnaire here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/t6nwkm

For more info, contact Natalie Fisher by Email at: nfisher2@qinetiq.com

Emsworth: Calling Female Veterans Flower Farming Course 11:00 - 1500hrs 25th February 2025

 

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Salford: CTP Employment Fair North West - 12th February 2025

CTP will be opening the doors to the first Employment Fair of the year, in Salford on 12th February.

Attending would be the perfect way to start 2025, and we'll have 70 exhibitors ready and waiting to network and offer opportunities that could shape your future.

Why Attend?

- Unrivalled Networking opportunities: Connect with top employers and training providers.
- Job Opportunities: Discover roles to suit your skills and experience.
- Insight: Gain new perspectives and explore career paths you may never have considered.
- Support & Guidance: Our team will be on hand to offer advice and support throughout the day.
- Reconnect: Meet up with fellow Service leavers and share your experiences.

Join us and take the next step in your career journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

Book your place - https://bit.ly/CTP_EF_Book
List of attending employers - https://bit.ly/40sE2Lw

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National Transition Event at Silverstone - Mon 24 Feb

‘Bringing together a community of communities’: Registration now open for the National Transition Event at Silverstone on 24 Feb!

Now in its 6th year, the National Transition Event (NTE) brings together Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists, spouses & partners and family members to aid successful, sustainable transition & networking opportunities, recognising, demonstrating and celebrating the value of the Armed Forces. It uses the backdrop of the iconic GP racetrack to offer a unique event giving those attending a way to find out about careers and roles across different industry sectors while having a memorable day.

NEW for NTE25 is an invitation for 16–18-year-old Cadets to come along and hear about the opportunities open to them in the job market, apprenticeships and training.

This is the largest event of this kind in the UK and you are invited!

Grantham: Veterans Awareness Seminar & Veterans & Families Open Day

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Lancashire: Preston - Job Opportunity for Mentor with full Training - application extended until 13 Jan 2025

Job Opportunity with Lancashire County Council

Mentor

The way we support children and young people who are experiencing exploitation and extra-familial harm is changing and we are looking to recruit, train and place ex-members of HM Armed Forces, their spouses and partners and serving Armed Forces personnel to undertake the roles of Engagement Mentors within Lancashire's Contextual Safeguarding Service, Children's Social Care.

Please click on the link below for more information and to apply.

LCC Job Opportunity

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Gloucestershire: Support for the Armed Forces Community

 

Please click the following link to find out more about how the Armed Forces Covenant is implemented in Gloucestershire, as well details of the support available for the Armed Forces Community: The Armed Forces Covenant | Gloucestershire County Council

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

NHS Step-by-step guide for service leavers

Find information and support to help you move from military healthcare to civilian healthcare after leaving the armed forces.

Leaving the armed forces can be a daunting process to undertake. Understanding what options you have and what actions you can take will help make your transition from military healthcare to civilian healthcare as smooth as possible. 

Step-by-step guide for service leavers

Transitional mentoring for Service Leavers from SSAFA

SSAFA's mentors provide long-term, one-to-one, face-to-face support during transition and, for up to two years, post discharge. They work alongside the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army, the Royal Air Force and other key partners to provide this service.

The SSAFA mentor programme is well established in helping those who have recently left the forces, and their families, understand and prosper during the transition to civilian life. The mentors will provide reassurance in the face of an often daunting time. They will help you with confidence and relationship issues, particularly in relation to the differences between a military and civilian environment.

Please click here to find out more

Scotland: Veterans Scotland Newsletter for December

This Veterans Scotland Newsletter dated December 2024 is now available.

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Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier for ex-service personnel

 

​New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their Veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother access to often essential support. Click here for further information.

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancy for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

 
The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE- 402, Dept of Work and Pensions, Service Delivery Officer, Leicester - Job Description

Closing date now extended to Tue 10 Dec

​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 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)

DWP Vacancies: 80 New Executive Officer Work Coach Opportunities in NE England and Yorkshire

 
The Department of Work and Pensions has 80 new Executive Officer work coach opportunities in the North East of England and Yorkshire. These are now open for applications until 5th Dec 2024.

Civil Service job links : Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - North East England and Yorkshire (Ref: 719) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

More information can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

Empowering You Workshop, Glasgow 27th-29th Jan 2025

Empowering You is brought to you by the Forces Employment Charity, from Monday, 27 January, to Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

This is a hybrid three-day employability and confidence-building workshop with in-person components hosted in Glasgow.

It is for military women, spouses, and partners, including those who are separated, divorced, or bereaved. Please note military spouses and partners of any gender may attend.

Hear about local job opportunities and get a free one-to-one mentoring sessions with a corporate mentor!

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Autumn 2024 edition

Please click the image above to read this issue online

NHS Step into Health: Internship Vacancy now open for Service Leavers and Veterans

NHS Step into Health are pleased to announce that recruitment for their Programme Assistant Internship is now open. To be eligible to apply for the internship you must be in the process of being or have been medically discharged from UK Armed Forces regular service within the last 5 years.

Location: Leeds with agile working (home based will be considered)

Role: Fixed term (12 weeks). Full time, flexible working patterns considered.

Salary: £22,837 (pro rata)

Closing Date: 23:59 17th November 2024

The post-holder will join the Step into Health team and will gain valuable experiences and skills which will be beneficial and transferable into other NHS roles. The full job description can be found via this link, and is also attached here. Although SitH cannot guarantee employment when the internship comes to an end, they are able to support individuals to apply for other roles within the NHS.

To apply, please use the link on the vacancy page.

For more information on how the Step into Health programme can assist Service leavers and veterans into an NHS career, please go to https://www.militarystepintohealth.nhs.uk/.

Forces in Mind Trust post-Service employment research policy & practice summaries

New research and policy summaries focused on post-Service employment among ex-Service personnel and their partners.

These summaries form part of our commitment to ensuring evidence is at the heart of decision making for the benefit of ex-Service personnel and their families.

The summaries provide easy digestible access to up to date research evidence and an overview of current policy and service provision focused on post-Service employment among ex-Service personnel and their partners.

A robust methodology has been used to create these summaries meaning they are an accurate and trustworthy source of information which can used to inform and transform policy, practice, and future research priorities.

You can access the full summaries and two-page infographics here:

Research summary: Research | FiMT Research Centre (fimt-rc.org)

Policy summary: Policy Practice | FiMT Research Centre (fimt-rc.org)

Blackpool: Vacancies for Service Leavers or Veterans to become a Tram or Bus Driver

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Armed Forces in Policing - online recruitment events

Northamptonshire Police​ have planned the 2025 series of events called National Joining Forces – these are police recruitment events for all police organisations in England and Wales. They are designed to provide insight and understanding into police careers; the recruitment process and the structures in place to support candidates through the process. In particular the events highlights the qualities and skills veterans possess which are transferable into British policing.

​The events are advertised on Eventbrite and are as follows:

Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 1800 x 1900

Tuesday 15th April 2025 from 1800 x 1900

Tuesday 15th July 2025 from 1800 x 1900

​Friday 14th November 2025 from 1800 x 1900

These events are being hosted by Northamptonshire Police as a national recruitment event - regardless of the police area you live in or may be interested in joining.

Scotland: Military Matters supporting members of the Armed Forces Community for Housing in Scotland

Military Matters service supports anyone who is a member of the Armed Forces Community.

With excellent connections with veterans housing and services across the country and support people who have served at any stage in their life.

Get in touch 👉 https://ow.ly/xSBo50TqT7q

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