I took on the role of Chief of Defence People (CDP) just as the pandemic was beginning to grip the world in February. As you can imagine, this has meant that the last few months in post have brought some […]
A global pandemic requires an unprecedented response and the UK construction and engineering industry have produced just that, in building NHS Nightingale, a specialist COVID-19 field hospital, in under two weeks. The plans to turn an east London riverside landmark, […]
As the UK’s oldest, national, tri-service charity, SSAFA is no stranger to adapting to change. Having existed through six monarchies to date, weathered two World Wars and countless conflicts, COVID-19 is one more chapter in a legacy of resilience. Even […]
From supporting national defence to saving lives and protecting communities, Babcock International Group provides complex engineering services in the UK and across the world. With over 28,000 staff in the UK and 35,000 globally, you will be in good company. […]
Within Defence, we recognise that the world of work and people’s aspirations are changing. As Chief of Defence People, one of my key objectives is to ensure we have the policies in place to allow us to retain the right […]
Access a fully funded teaching qualification, help to find a job in further education and specialist support for your transition into teaching. Are you planning on leaving the Armed Forces, or have left in the last five years? If so, […]
Have you left, or are you getting ready to leave, the Armed Forces and thinking about what career path to take next? Have you considered joining the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)? The MDP provides specialist armed policing services to key […]
SSAFA expands mentoring service nationwide, providing support to all service leavers. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is now rolling out their Mentoring Service to all members of the Armed Forces to assist with their transition period. Mentees reported a 35% […]
Armed with a brand-new van, an ex-forces veteran and a team of highly experienced recruiters, the Morson Forces recruitment roadshow travels to dozens of destinations across the UK every year. From being a staple at the larger recruitment fairs like the Career […]
Forces in Mind Trust’s recent research reveals nearly one fifth (18%) of UK organizations are unlikely to consider hiring veterans due to negative perceptions of their time spent in the Armed Forces. And female veterans face a ‘double whammy’ of […]