Op ASCEND – Careers After Service

 
Op ASCEND is a free, government-backed service to support veterans in growing their careers.

Whether you’re a veteran seeking employment or an employer looking to attract skilled veterans to your workforce, find out what signing up to the Op ASCEND service can do for you.

For more information visit: https://careersafterservice.campaign.gov.uk

Service Leavers' Guide - latest edition

T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on Gov.UK.

Please click the link to read this edition online.

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 Thu 6 Mar

​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)

Women into Employment 2025: Tues 18th March in London. Event for women from across the military community

Do you know a woman in the military community contemplating her next career choice? Are you at a crossroads and not sure where to turn next? Join us at this year’s Women into Employment (WIE25) event in London on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.

The full day will focus on how you bring the real YOU to the workplace. With an agenda packed with key points and ideas, you are guaranteed to take away some key points and ideas for the next steps in your career path. Register here for the event.

Women into Employment 2025 (WIE25) is the Forces Employment Charity’s flagship event and offers support to women from across the whole Armed Forces community, welcoming those of you preparing to leave the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans of all ranks, military partners, spouses and young people.

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancy for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners. Closing Date extended to 10 Mar 25

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

GFIE-417 - AO Case Manager - Basildon
Job Description
Closing date: 24 Feb 25  Extended to: 10 Mar 25

​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)

Highlands: Virtual Jobs Fair Monday 17th to Friday 21st March

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Trowbridge: 'Wild Transitions' nature-based therapy for Veterans & Service Leavers - open day Tue 25 Feb

 

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To find out more about this scheme, click here to visit the website

Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVEs

Preston, Liverpool: New Vacancy - Going Forward Into Employment

GFIE- 414- Quality Assurance Analyst- Liverpool, Preston

Closing Date: 21st March 2025

This role at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is available 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 Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR was discharged within the last 12 months.

We want you to join us, learn new skills and bring your experience to our organisation. We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and we want to ensure that all our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to do so. As part of your employment, you will have access to a range of learning and development, and a buddy who can help you to understand the Civil Service and enable you to make the most of the opportunities it offers.

Find Out More HERE

EoI Form

Guide to completing a EoI form

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Grantham: Lincolnshire Step Into Health Insight Day

A NHS Lincolnshire Event - Lincolnshire Step Into Health Insight Day – 29th April 2025, held at Grantham District Hospital.

Interested in a career with the NHS? If so, come along to our insight day and discover more on the many role possibilities, the application process and the benefits of working in the NHS.

Please follow the link to sign up to the days event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1245788499939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Green Chances - a new social gardening group for Veterans

GREEN CHANCES - A new Social Gardening Group for Veterans who love muddy boots, nature and a great cup of tea!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Civvy Street magazine – Feb-Mar 25 edition

 

Please click here to read this issue online

Quest Magazine – Feb 2025 edition

 

Please click the link below to access this issue online:

February 2025 issue of Quest magazine

Lancashire: Mentoring in Schools for ex military, spouses/partners of the UK Armed Forces

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Office for Veterans Affairs’ ‘10 Things to Know About Veterans’ animation

The aim of the '10 Things to know about veterans and their families' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.

Find out more at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-things-to-know-about-veterans-and-their-families

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

 

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

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

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

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

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

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