https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/From writing CVs, finding a job, getting ready for an interview to setting up your own business and perhaps having a space to run your business from these are just some of the options available to you as a partner of a Serving Person. en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/find_2d00_a_2d00_jobWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:28:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a6e81281-b9bf-429f-9a4a-0cd8fcb2fbe8ASK INFOFind full or part-time jobs in England, Scotland and Wales. Use the ‘Find a job’ service to search and apply for jobs. Find out More: Website: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-jobEnglandJobsRecruitmentwalesemploymentScotlandhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/sithWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:21:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:88e68148-ad46-40bf-ac43-6f8c394511a6ASK INFOThe Step into Health ( SitH) programme connects those from the Armed Forces community (inclusive of all cohorts and tri-service) with NHS organisations across England and Wales. It recognises the valuable transferable skills of the Armed Forces Community, and this is something NHS organisations absolutely look for - leadership, resilience, teamwork, organisation… the list really goes on! With over 350 career opportunities, clinical or non – clinical, Home | Health Careers is a fab place to start to explore the opportunities. Many alumni of the programme often say the NHS culture is recognisable to those who have served/family of those who have served as there is that sense of comradery which often eases the huge change of starting off in a new career out of the military as it’s a familiar feeling. The SitH programme team are here to support with this transition and getting a foot in the door into NHS employment. SitH also hold job family introductions, application support webinars, and introduction webinars which can be found under Events on their website. Events will also be added here, so don’t forget to follow the group. Find Out More: Website: Transition into the NHS | Step Into Health | Armed Forces JobsNHSJobsarmed forcesfamiliesRecruitmentemploymenthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/jobapplyni-424749141Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:e87bb48e-87e7-49a0-82c8-03affe3b02efASK INFOFor Northern Ireland : JobApplyNI is the public employment service website providing information on current vacancies. It also has links to the Department for Communities that provides details of benefits and pensions. Find out More: Website: www.jobapplyni.com https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/jobs-and-skillsJobsNIemploymenthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/career-support-across-england-wales-scotland-and-northern-ireland-1130828025Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:593422be-83dc-49ec-b3fa-1403b4daaa9eASK INFOCareer Support can vary depending on where you are located in the UK. All of the following provide careers information, advice and guidance including support with job applications and CV writing, as well as help to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career. Find out More: England: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk Northern Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/careers Scotland: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk Wales: https://careerswales.gov.walesNorthern IrelandSkillsEnglandCVcareerInterviewswalessupportemploymentScotlandhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/rblWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:8c71adf0-591d-4b21-9848-e2539adb6521ASK INFOThe Royal British Legion (RBL) offers information on Employment and Career Opportunities to individuals before joining the RN, whilst serving and as you leave. They also provide advice and support to service families. Find Out More: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/financial-and-employment-support/employmentcareeremploymentRoyal British LegiontransitionRblhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/x-forces-92319961Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:df62d0aa-af00-43f1-8637-dae8430749f0ASK INFOX-Forces are the first specialist start-up loan company for ex-Service personnel and the wider Forces’ community. The X-Forces team has commercial and military backgrounds, and will provide Service leavers, veterans, spouses and reservists with a comprehensive package of active support to set up sustainable and successful businesses, including mentoring. Find out more: https://x-forces.com/ https://x-forces.com/startup-resources/ToolkitX-ForcesCoursessupportbusinessLoanhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/milspoWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2cce4add-c889-48c7-a776-a9f0fe5efdecASK INFOThe Milspo® " is a global network that supports all UK military spouses, partners and other-halves® who are building the businesses of their dreams". MIL.S.P.O stands for military spouses, partners and other-halves® (SPO’s), a reflection of our modern military lives. The Milspo Business Network is a community of entrepreneurs meeting in-person, online, and in between to leverage their military experience to become effective business leaders. Previously isolated SME owners use Milspo’s digital solutions to grow valid and functional connections, network and an engaged community. Everyone contributes peer-to-peer business support, not limited by location, to support other inspirational members and local business networks. The Milspo® Team, is made completely of SPO’s and delivers monthly online networking, goal-setting events, meet-ups to help with isolation, and a business directory findamilspo.co.uk Since 2018, Milspo have been highlighting the value that the Milspo Community can bring to everyone, in particular our greater Armed Forces Community, and aim to change the conversation around the modern military partner and the value of their employment. Find Out More: https://milspo.co.uk/Partnersspousesnetworkother-halvesMilitarybusinesshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/mcnWed, 14 Oct 2026 11:39:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:9bfe9932-5abc-4091-b4c9-ae8dca343475ASK INFOThe Military Co-working Network (MCN) is a community of military spouses working together to help each other professionally; providing inspiration, advice and a shared network of contacts. "We believe that military spouses and partners deserve to have fulfilling and successful careers alongside military life, and beyond. We're here to help you navigate the challenges, unlock your potential, achieve your professional dreams, and create the perfect future for you." As well as running a digital community MCN have set up several coworking hubs on Military bases or close to Service Families Accommodation. These are fully equipped office spaces where you can go to work and study together; recreating the professional office environment and work friends that you have often had to leave behind. To become a Member you will need to join the Network which currently costs £30 per year. Find Out More: https://www.militarycoworking.ukhubnetworkonlineMilitaryCo-Workingsupportemploymentoffice spacehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/publicationsWed, 14 Oct 2026 11:36:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:f4cce36f-2ad9-45d2-be71-03335b581275ASK INFOWhen Relocating or Transitioning from the Armed Forces there are many areas, both in-person and online that you can look for employment and training. Here is a list of those that are specific to the Armed Forces Community: FIND OUT MORE: Pathfinder https://pathfinderinternational.co.uk/ Quest https://questonline.co.uk/ Civvy Street https://civvystreetmagazine.co.uk/ Easy Resettlement https://www.easyresettlement.com/magazine/ Links to the most up to date versions on some of these can be found within News & UpdatesCVJobsarmed forcesRecruitmentInterviewsemploymenthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/job-centre-plusWed, 14 Oct 2026 11:26:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:12f6b699-afe3-4e06-9739-c5bac572eee2ASK INFOJobcentre Plus is part of the Department for Work and Pensions and offers a number of programmes and services providing help with employment, benefits, loans and grants. As part of the Armed Forces Covenant many Jobcentre Plus regions have an Armed Forces Champion with the role of providing a strategic link between Jobcentre Plus and the Armed Forces Community. They are the main point of contact for the Armed Forces to tackle issues or problems relating to employment and work-related benefits, such as Jobseeker's Allowance. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jobcentre-plus-services-for-the-armed-forces-and-their-familiesSkillsEnglandCVJobsRecruitmentInterviewswalesemploymentScotlandhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/rbli-lifeworksMon, 12 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6d4d9b63-f44c-47d9-a490-4faa1e37eca9ASK INFOLaunched in 2011, Lifeworks was inspired by the experience of a veteran who faced the uncertainty of leaving the Armed Forces and navigating civilian employment after their career was cut short. Now an award-winning initiative from Royal British Veterans Enterprise – backed by over 100 years of supporting veterans and their families – Lifeworks is built by people who understand the transition and are committed to helping others move forward with confidence and purpose . The teams forward assist element ensures they provide long-term support to help those in need reach their career goals, attain further training or gain work experience. Available support: Support for Veterans Lifeworks delivers life-changing support, specifically addressing skills gaps and boosting confidence within the veteran community. The Lifeworks team is on hand to encourage the self-development of the course attendees, whether the desired outcome is full-time employment or assisting them in finding work experience or further training in their desired career pathway. FIND OUT MORE: Who We Help | Career Advice for Veterans since 2011 Armed Forces Families Families of those currently serving also face their own employment challenges. Frequent moves, periods of separation and the need for flexibility can make it difficult to build a stable or fulfilling career. Through Lifeworks, we support spouses and family members with tailored advice, coaching and practical employability support – helping them build confidence, overcome barriers and move forward into roles that fit their lives and ambitions. FIND A COURSE: Lifeworks Courses Support for Spouses and Partners of Veterans/Serving Military Supporting a partner through life in the Armed Forces can bring unique challenges as well as building resilience. Lifeworks is here to support you whether you are looking to find a job that suits the military requirements of your spouse, or if you are finding that the transition out of service is causing challenges for your employment. Many partners find that frequent moves, career interruptions and shifting responsibilities can make it harder to build or maintain their own career, leading to gaps in employment and uncertainty about the next step . FIND YOUR COURSE: Lifeworks Courses For more information use the links above or head to their home page: https://wearelifeworks.org.uk/RBLISkillsarmed forcesCoursesfamilysupportemploymentRoyal British LegionLifeworksVeteranhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/the-forces-employment-charity-387706434Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6eb96425-bbc2-4fbd-abfc-32d711737dcdASK INFOThe Forces Employment Charity (FEC) provide life-long, life-changing support across employment to all members of the Armed Forces community, and support veterans in the justice system, providing tailored advice and assistance, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving. Their dedicated families programme delivers holistic employability and employment support to spouses and partners of still serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, in the UK and overseas. FEC understand service life and transition can impact the whole family, so also offer mentoring and career guidance to service children and young people aged 16-24. Op ASCEND is an Office for Veterans’ Affairs programme an Office for Veterans’ Affairs programme run by the Forces Employment Charity, provides clear, accessible career pathways for veterans, ensuring they are empowered to succeed from the moment they join the Armed Forces, throughout their service, and beyond . The Families Programme supports spouses and partners of still-serving personnel and veterans, including divorced, separated, and bereaved, on their journey into employment. Find Out More: Forces Employment Charity - this page includes links to all the available programmes. Op ASCEND | Forces Employment Charity Families Programme | Forces Employment Charityhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/forces-recruiting-limited-1626759839Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:27:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a1414d82-694e-4273-a10e-d09610d303f8ASK INFOForces Recruiting Ltd offer a network of support and assistance to all service leavers from within the Army, Navy and RAF. They offer various recruitment, resettlement training and franchise opportunities, with Colleges and Universities also offering courses for forces personnel. They provide links to forces organisations such as The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELC) along with charities such as their chosen charity partner Combat Stress who provide support to service leavers battling PTSD. Find Out More@ https://www.forcesrecruiting.comSkillsCVarmed forcesCoursesRecruitmentemploymentVeteranhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/recruit-for-spousesMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:55:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:8ac08418-4d2b-410d-a635-684ec61c9579ASK INFORecruit For Spouses (RFS): help spouses, veterans and the wider Armed Forces community gain remote, flexible employment that works around your needs and your career progression. Recruit for Spouses is an independent and award winning social enterprise dedicated to supporting, championing and finding gainful employment for an untapped talent pool of spouses and partners to members of our Armed Forces. They work to overcome outdated perceptions about mobility and suitability and provide the tools for spouses to return to the workplace and excel in their chosen path, providing unparalleled understanding and support of the employment situation of military spouses and offer a supportive community for spouses to get back into the workplace. Op SPOUSE: A nationwide initiative to strengthen Defence retention, readiness and resilience. Family dissatisfaction is the leading driver in the Armed Forces retention challenge – and supporting spouses more effectively is critical to improving outcomes across Defence. Op SPOUSE is the solution – it equips military spouses with the tools, opportunities, and support they need to thrive, helping to sustain family stability and long-term commitment to Service life. ​Delivered by RFS – the UK’s leading military families charity – this scalable initiative enhances existing MOD commitments to support Service families, and strengthens Defence outcomes by improving retention, readiness and cost-efficiency. RFS Foundation: Employment, wellbeing and community support for military families. The RFS Foundation is on a mission to remove barriers to employment, wellbeing and financial stability for military spouses, partners and veterans through free wellbeing and support programmes, training and community services. Find Out More: https://recruitforspouses.co.uk/ https://careers.recruitforspouses.co.uk/ https://www.rfsfoundation.org.uk/spousesSkillsCVJobsRecruitmentsupportbusinesshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/bfbs---supporting-skills-and-employmentFri, 02 Oct 2026 14:09:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:55ccd894-9228-4445-8736-493c99e64a9fASK INFOBFBS is a pioneering military charity with a mission to entertain, inform, connect and champion the UK armed forces, their families and veterans. They also offer courses that teach skills in Social Media, Media, Communications and more. Find Out More: About us| About BFBS BFBS Academy | Media and Communication CoursescharityTrainingBFBSSkillsarmed forcesfamiliesCoursesemploymenteducationhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/business-in-the-communityFri, 02 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2d71b791-b04d-4952-832c-bff932d76d18ASK INFOBusiness In The Community (BITC) strength is in the network it convenes and in the pioneering and passionate individuals in business, who help to drive, inspire and engage others to do more. Through this they have set up two areas of support to the Armed Forces Community. Capitalising On Military Talent: Everything You Need To Know About Employing Armed Forces Veterans guides employers through the practical steps of setting up an accessible, Armed Forces friendly recruitment practice in England and Scotland. Veterans represent a unique, diverse and high-performing source of talent. Yet many employers are missing out on this great talent due to a lack of knowledge about the military or misconceptions based on negative stereotypes. Capitalising on Military Family Talent explains how family members of those serving in the military can be affected and what steps employers can take. It discusses the barriers they can experience when applying for work but also the barriers that prevent them from being able to work. The toolkit covers how military family members can be inspired and prepared for work as well as how employers can support them once they have joined an organisation. Find Out More: https://www.bitc.org.uk/?s=Armed+Forceshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/af-flex-workFri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ed6f2eb2-cf51-4094-b8d7-695f5c930ea4ASK INFOLooking for a better work-life balance? Find out how you can change your working pattern to suit your lifestyle. Not every job has to be 9 to 5 or in the office every day. Working patterns can be adapted to meet your needs in some roles, whether it’s having time to pick the children up from school, being able to work from home or working full-time hours over fewer days, freeing up time for other things The MOD has a useful guide on Flexible Working in the Armed Forces. Find Out More: Flexible_Working_and_You_Apr_2023.pdf (still current as of 2026) Further information can also be found on the following page: Discover My Benefits - Royal Navy - Flexible Working . On this page you will find resources to help you decide what suits you best and will have the opportunity to apply. Details of the "Flexible Service" scheme can also be found on this page.armed forcesworkingFlexiblehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/skills-for-careersFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:57:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:76701042-dcb1-460e-97a5-b67ac4df8201ASK INFOSkills For Careers is a website set up by the Department of Education to help Young People and Adults get career ideas and training options which can be completed at your own pace. The website holds trusted resources to help you support someone with their training, education and career decisions. This is no only useful for the individual but also Parents, Teachers, Business and Career Advisers. You will also find help and advice on CVs, application forms, finance around training and learning, and much more! FIND OUT MORE: https://www.skillsforcareers.education.gov.uk/https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/upcoming-jobs-fairsFri, 02 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:fcf2f2c9-941d-497c-b672-3e89c91c40a2ASK INFOBelow are some of the career/jobs fairs taking place over the next few months suited to miliary spouses and partners. Also included are a few links for veterans and those transitioning from or leaving military service. Career Fairs can be useful when you are starting out in work, changing career; looking to return to work; to see what trainee or apprentice options exist; or simply wanting to see what types of work are trending to help you decide what direction interests and suits you best. By attending events like these you often have the opportunity to speak directly with employers. This can help you in the following ways: understand the variety of available opportunities, including required qualifications/experience Whether they offer on the job training Learn what each role job entails and how flexible they are in terms of work patterns or locations Here is some relevant & helpful advice from the National Careers Service: Make the most of a careers fair | Get careers information and advice Forces Employment Charity Webinars & Pathways : Offers regular online events and Op ASCEND employment pathways designed for service leavers, veterans, and military spouses. Upcoming sessions feature health and social care career routes on October 20, 2026, and a Centrica partnership webinar on November 17, 2026. Get career support as a spouse or partner of a veteran - Careers After Service Below you will find a list of sites listing career fairs and alternative career options/opportunities: Career Fairs: BFRS National Careers Fairs : Physical events held across various UK locations that welcome family members of the Armed Forces community. Events For Veterans, Resettlement and service leavers: " Veteran UK" provide career fairs dedicated to service leavers and veterans aimed helping service leavers transition into the civilian workforce matched to their unique and valuable skillsets. Veteran UK Events CTP Employment Fairs are designed to support your transition to civilian life by providing you with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and direct access to Forces-friendly employers with experience of hiring veterans and Service leavers. These events are open to serving and ex-military personnel who have pre-registered to attend through the Career Transition Partnership, and not to the general public. Upcoming events: Events Career Networking & Virtual Events: Forces Families Jobs (FFJ) : Run by the tri-Service Families Federations, the Forces Families Jobs ( registration required ) with the site portal lists vacancies, training schemes, and virtual or physical employment networking opportunities tailored for UK military family members. For more information about FFJ and what else they can offer please see their main site: Forces Families Jobs - Forces Families Jobs The MCN is a professional network for the spouses and partners of serving personnel and veterans. Its aim is to enable members to create and maintain professional lives alongside military life through an online community and network of coworking hubs, located at military bases across the UK and abroad. Events | Military Coworking Network Recruit for Spouses (RFS) : Regularly hosts virtual events, wellbeing programs, and fact-finding sessions focused on flexible work opportunities and career coaching for military partners. RFS: Stronger Families. Stronger Workforce. Stronger Defence. Further information: Op ASCEND helps military families take charge of their careers with free, expert support, no matter where life has taken them. Find out more here: Get career support as a spouse or partner of a veteran - Careers After Service Have we missed any regional or national events you think we should mention? Please let us know and we can update this article.https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/employment/b/announcements/posts/empowering-you-is-an-online-course-by-forces-employment-charityFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:08f2724b-e6a1-4ef3-8852-0c65cca265d3RN Forum ModeratorBrought to you by the Forces Employment Charity: Ready to take the next step in your career? Empowering You Virtual is a super practical, free two-day online workshop, supported by Barclays, designed to help you build confidence, recognise your strengths and connect well with employers who understand military life. Join the Forces Employment Charity on 6–7 October 2026 and leave with practical tools, fresh insight and clear next steps. Register today: https://rfea.my.site.com/forcesemployment/s/community-event?id=a48N1000000RYaHIAW Open to military spouses/partners – even if based overseas, young people from 18-24 yrs, female veterans or reservists.