The Poppy Factory’s new Chief Executive, Deirdre Mills, started work at the disability employment charity last week.
Mrs Mills will be leading The Poppy Factory through its new 5-year strategy, working with staff and trustees to build towards a future where every workplace values wounded, injured and sick veterans.
Read moreA force for change in the workplace, Recruit for Spouses (RfS) are celebrating the launch of their West of Scotland office, based in Helensburgh.
RfS have seized the opportunity to further include military spouses in Scotland into their mission to push back the barriers facing them, championing their call for equal weighting in the employment stakes and giving cause for celebration within both the local business and military communities.
Read moreThe skills and experience required to manage a project are common within the Forces and many individuals look to transition into a new career within Project Management when they leave, but what does project management look like in a civilian context? What are businesses looking for in their Project Managers? What qualifications do you need to be recognised as a Project Manager? This workshop will be the first of a series of career-focused workshops around the country to explore these questions about project management in more detail.
Read moreHosted by Portakabin, the workshop will combine insight into the sector with practical experiences from key speakers as well as looking at the military qualifications that will translate across to the sector. Advice on shaping applications (and CV’s) to target the sector will be available.
Read moreAfter only two years in post as Principal Consultant, Richard Graybrook has been announced as Consultant of the Year by his employers Turner & Townsend, a world leading professional services company.
Read moreIt is a busy week this week at X-Forces, follow this link to find out more.
Read moreThe Naval Families Federation is running a 2-year project to gain a better understanding of the transition process from military to civilian life and the challenges surrounding it.
Read moreThe Officers’ Association (OA) is working with Tesco as part of their recruitment drive aimed at former military personnel.
The UK’s biggest grocery retailer, Tesco, has launched a recruitment drive aimed at former military personnel, supported by the OA and Tesco’s own Armed Forces Network.
Read moreLifeWorks Families is an employment support course tailored specifically to the spouses and partners of any serving or recently discharged member of the British Armed Forces, including Reserves. It aims to help those on the course move into sustained employment, by giving them the enhanced CV and interview skills needed for finding work. Everyone who attends a course will receive six months of remote ‘reachback’ to help them in their search for employment.
Read moreRoyal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is seeking veterans who suffer from a disability, illness or injury for their brand new specialised apartments which are due to be completed in spring 2017.
The apartments, situated on Hermitage Lane near Maidstone, just outside the Royal British Legion Village, will be individually adapted for ex-service personnel who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or have specific requirements due to health issues. As the construction nears completion, RBLI is looking to find Veterans who can make the apartments their home.
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