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What is it like to work for a charity?

In a recent webinar, Simon Allen, OA Chief Operations Officer, shared his experiences of working in the charity sector.

Charities vary considerably in size, values and culture, so you need to choose a charity whose purpose you believe in.

A larger charity will generally have more roles available, higher salaries and be better resourced. However, these charities can be more bureaucratic and the roles more specialised. In smaller charities, employees will likely be generalists, have lower salaries and fewer opportunities for career progression, but can often make a greater individual impact.

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6th March 2018: The Leaders Club Networking – Yeo Valley, Karl Tucker – Liverpool

The Officers’ Association (OA) has secured a corporate membership with The Leaders Club, a networking group that meets in London. This will allow up to 5 serving or former officers from the OA community to join their monthly networking events. If you wish to attend simply click ‘Register’; places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

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6th March 2018: OA Webinar – What does a ‘Good’ Employer look like?

The OA are often approached by officers who are seeking a good quality employer with their secondary consideration being what type of role or the sector they would like to work within. In this webinar we will be looking at what a good employer is and how would you can go about finding one.

We will be joined by Michelle Mook, founder of Pro-Development, a training consultancy which works with businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber.

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8th March 2018: Opportunities for Professional Business Women, St. James’s Place Academy – Bristol

This event has been specifically developed to encourage more women to consider careers in wealth management through the St. James’s Place Academy. The Academy provides women from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to explore the freedom of running their own business or a career option of joining an established St. James’s Place Wealth Management practice as a professional Adviser.

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OA Launches Hon Reps Roadshow

Some of the OA’s network of volunteers attended the first in a series of roadshows in London.

The Honorary Representatives (Hon Reps) provide a crucial link with beneficiaries. They visit applicants in their home to understand their situation, across the UK and overseas. The information is then passed to the Benevolence Team in London, which assesses their needs and organises the support required.

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How Jaguar Land Rover Supports Veterans

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has a long history of supporting the British Military, and is committed to helping ex-Service personnel transition into successful civilian careers.

The car manufacturer signed the British Armed Forces Military Covenant in 2014, and was official partner of the first Invictus Games in London and subsequent events in Orlando (2016) and Toronto (2017).

JLR works with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to provide insight days and work experience opportunities for Service personnel.

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What is the KPMG Military Internship Programme?

Sid Welham and Lesley Gold explain how the KPMG Military Internship Programme works for veterans.

Why does KPMG have a Military Internship Programme?
Four years ago, Sid saw that KPMG could benefit from recruiting people with military experience. Many competitors and clients already had military recruitment programmes, and Sid thought that KPMG were missing out on some incredible talent. He therefore established the Military Internship Programme to attract and develop Veterans and reservists, so they are prepared for commercial careers.

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“Its been a real adventure,” by Vix Anderton

Vix Anderton, a former RAF Intelligence Officer, shares her transition story.

Vix joined the RAF in 2005, having been in the Officer Training Corps at Manchester University, where she studied Economics and Politics. She graduated as an Intelligence Officer in 2007, and fulfilled a variety of roles during her 10 year career.

Vix started to consider the possibility of a different career while studying a Service-sponsored Master’s Degree in War Studies at King’s College London. Vix’s dissertation was on Female Engagement Teams in Afghanistan and the military’s role in the Women, Peace and Security agenda, which helped her to realise she had a passion for women’s rights and gender issues

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20th February 2018: OA Webinar – Working in the Charity Sector

There are plenty of opportunities within the Not For Profit/Charity sector but getting your first job in a charity can be a challenge. This webinar is guaranteed to be packed full of useful information to help you step into this area.

We are delighted to welcome Simon Allen, Chief Operations Officer at the Officers’ Association, to discuss his experiences in the Charity sector. Following careers in the Royal Tank Regiment and telecommunications sector.

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Afghanistan support

In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here