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WELCOME TO PORTSMOUTH 2015

One of those platforms is our programme of live Career Transition Events that we run each year around the UK. So far this year we have already organised and run 6 extremely successful events and today’s event here at Portsmouth brings the 2015 programme to a close.

BFRS events provide great platforms for personnel to embrace the employment and training opportunities, plus the variety of resettlement help, support and advice that is available to you, including CV-writing assistance. Our events facilitate one-to-one engagement and as usual, there is a diverse range of exhibitors here, who can add value to the transition process, some of them are regular exhibitors and some are new, but all of them have a lot to offer so it’s worth taking the time to visit each and every stand. Some are keen to attract potential employees, others to promote interest in training opportunities. Additionally, they are also here to offer a wide range of transitional/resettlement advice and support

to all attendees, whether a Service Leaver, Veteran, Reservist or Family member; there is something here for you.

Whether you are just starting to consider your next career move, your departure from the military is imminent, you have already left, or you are a reservist, having an extensive network is key to accessing opportunities and a strong support mechanism. This event is a great opportunity to help you build and develop your network – so please leave all your reservations at the door and approach as many exhibitors as you can to get the most out of the day.

Finally, in order for us to improve what we offer, we ask you to give us your feedback, so please fill in the feedback form at reception or send us a follow up email.

Thank you and enjoy today’s event.

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Making the transition from military to civilian life is probably the most difficult thing that most military leavers will do during their service and it is made more difficult by the fact that everyone’s needs and requirements are different. A ‘one size fits all’ type solution, just will not tick all the boxes, that is why BFRS have created a focal point, managed through a variety of both online and offline platforms where the Armed Forces Community and the commercial world can engage with each other more easily.

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Today’s event provides a huge variety of possibilities to someone making the transition from Military to Civilian life. These include employment, training, networking and support opportunities for Armed Forces personnel during all stages of their resettlement and beyond.

If you’re not sure where you want to work or what you want to do when leaving the forces, a careers fair can introduce you to a range of possibilities. Just don’t engage exhibitors in conversation unless you have at least some idea of what they do. Keep a copy of the event guide with you for reference and chat to someone on the BFRS stand if you need a bit more guidance.

For most Service Leavers this will be new, so if you’re a nervous, see this as an opportunity


Get the Most from Today’s Eventto practice speaking to hiring managers. Try and step outside your comfort zone by setting a personal target: identify two or three employers you want to speak to and prepare some questions beforehand.

After the event, make time to digest all the information you’ve gathered. Think about how you will use this to focus your search or enhance your applications.

Aim to get the contact details of people you have met. They can form part of your network not just for the immediate, but also for the long-term future.

If you think of a question later, contact the person you met to find out if they can help.

Most of all, have fun! Today is about enjoying yourself, meeting many new people and finding new career and training opportunities that may lead to long-term careers. Have fun, be confident and approach any and all exhibitors!

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Tim, first of all, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your time in the military?

I retired in 2004 from the Army as Colonel – I commanded the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment during the Gulf War and spent a great deal of my career with the Special Air Service,joining as Troop commander in 1988 and serving during the first Gulf War amongst other things.

From an early age you wanted to join the army, why was this?

Well, I had family in the army and it was a lifestyle which attracted me, it seemed like something I would have enjoyed – and I did. I was of course in the cadets which really just sent me on my way.


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How did you find your transition - was it difficult to go back onto civilian life?

I was really too busy to find it hard as such. [When departing] I had to move fast as I had a family of 5 children and had to get a house together amongst other things. I had to move quickly.

Last year Lord Ashcroft published the Veterans Transition Review – what’s your opinion of the review and are the Government doing enough to support the armed forces community?

I think that given the number of conflicts there’s been recently, the Armed Forces do need special attention, in particular with

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regard to the amount of injuries that people are bringing back, both physical and mental. There is more help needed.

There’s so many organisations at the moment supporting the AFC, it seems quite disjointed, do you think anything can be done to make them more regulated and bring some sort of cohesion?

I do think there is the need for someone to pull together the number of charities that are working for servicemen and women - the difficulty I see is essentially the way their work is too widely spread, not focused enough. I think that we need someone in uniform probably Vice-chief of the Defence Staff to help pull things together on behalf of servicemen and women. Some of the most


important charities are the ones that have been around the longest, well established, the likes of SSAFA who have been around for 125 odd years, the British Legion who have been around for a long time also. Then the crucial charities which we can’t look away from the 3 bodyguards as I call them, Combat Stress for the mentally scarred, Blesma for the limbless, dunstons for the blind (they are now blind veterans).

On the business side of things, do military values align well within the corporate world?

Well I suppose yes when it comes to my particular business (New Century Consulting). We’re in the business of helping clients establish police forces in the military, worldwide. I’m harvesting the skills that I already have that are essential to me - but I think that the discipline that military individuals bring to this world are important, things like not having to be supervised etc. Where I’m coming from, we were more of a clan than a regiment, so with what I do now it’s very much having colleagues rather than employees. It’s that thing of working together.

In the Military you have the Colonel Boyd Cycle, do you think that can be transferred into the business world?

I think it is essential, I think business after a fashion does that, the difficulty is if you go to any airport or bus station you’ll see racks of books groaning with business know how and the difficulty is a lot of these so called gurus, what they do is they take very simple concepts and make them hideously complicated and confuse things. If we look back to the military you can actually see it in its pure form, there’s nothing new under the sun and the facets of business leadership that are required in industry already exist right there in the Army.

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How do you feel about the defence cuts - the new Super Regiments, for example?

Well with regards to the Super Regiments I prefer for people to call things what they are: this is not about making things better, this is about making it easier to cut. The Super Regiments were all about reduction and we all knew that. My message to politicians and senior Army officers is we’re not stupid don’t play us along with this bigger and better nonsense we knew it was there to be cut, ultimately the United Kingdom has to decide where it wants to stand in the world, does it want to be a global trading nation with interests across the globe and therefore an expeditionary Army or does it want to be a small European country on the fringe with part of the European preparedness which is essentially a form of aggressive camping.

You have slept on the streets to highlight the plight of homeless veterans, how did that make you feel seeing Ex military struggling to cope?

The reality is, there is very few military on the streets and when they’re on the streets they’re not there for very long because the British Legion and SSAFA tend to pick them up.There is some who go repeatedly back on the streets and fall out of care, generally speaking these people will not have long to live they are usually in the grip of severe chemical usage either drink or drugs and by and large I would say 95-100% of people who end up on the street are there because of chemical addiction, usually with alcohol and so it goes hand and glove. The rumour that circulated a few years ago was within a mile of Nelsons column there was a 1,000 homeless servicemen, and that was simply not true.

Do you feel that when anyone leaves the Armed Forces they fall into a disadvantaged community or do you think that’s just the minority?

It is the minority, by and large people leave the Armed Forces better off. Look at people like Kriss Akabusi who left a childrens home aged 16 ½ joined the Army to have somewhere to sleep somewhere to eat and because he joined he went on to become a bronze medallist.

Your ‘Eve of battle speech’ did you realise the impact it would have at the time?

To be honest I didn’t give it a second thought, it wasn’t written down!

What advice would you give to those making the transition?

The first thing I’d say is don’t panic. Do your homework and understand that there is a very willing world out there, and watch what you read in the media. The other thing is whatever you’re doing at the point you leave the army, you won’t be doing in 18 months, you’ll be doing something far better. Do your best whatever it is your doing but be aware your real calling will find you - listen out for it.

Would you change anything about your time in the Forces?

No, I was very lucky. The thing about Army careers is just enjoy them, don’t worry too hard about it, itll be fine.

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Families are at the centre of AFF and we offer much-needed guidance to navigate the many challenges that UK and overseas postings may bring. Our areas of expertise are housing, health and additional needs, education and childcare, allowances, and spousal employment and foreign and commonwealth issues. We help families access services and support, cut through red tape or make sense of grey areas. When we don’t have the answers, we know people who do and we put families in touch with the people that specialise in their area of need.

Over the years we have supported families through their transition from Service life to civilian life, explaining access to social housing and making sense of the Forces Help to Buy

Scheme. We also recognise the importance of spousal employment when it comes to securing a mortgage, or the credit rating required for private renting as well as seeing the family through any employment gaps the soldier may have before they settle into their new life. For foreign and commonwealth families there can be even more challenges as securing citizenship for the solider and the family can be costly and confusing.

With our in depth understanding of allowances and entitlements AFF is here to help. There are many brilliant initiatives out there to help the soldier and the spouse find employment. We have a great knowledge of training providers, especially the good quality free ones and the benefits available to the Service leaver. We would like to encourage families to take a look at our website, like our facebook page and subscribe to our quarterly magazine Army&You. We even have a jobs portal on our Army&You website. Once you have settled into your own home and your new life as a civilian family we hand over the reigns to the many wonderful charities and organisations better positioned to help you.

This means they will be able to contact you via email or telephone with any employment opportunities they have that may be relevant to you, either now or in the future.

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Job search techniques change, the labour market changes and job descriptions change. But what more or less stays the same is the job interview. It’s your chance to sell yourself.

The first 30 seconds of a job interview are the most important – so if you want to be a cut above the rest you need to be on the ball. Rob Yeung, a business psychologist, maintains that an interview is all about the three Ps. “You need to prepare, you need to practise, and then, on the day, you need to perform.


Stand out from the crowd and get yourself noticed!Here are 10 tips for interview success.

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01 FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNTGreet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Give eye contact. Try to make small talk during the walk from the reception area to the interview room. Liz Anderson, a human resources manager says, “You have to sell yourself before you can sell anything else and the first 30 seconds are when the interviewer subconsciously makes decisions about whether they like you or not and whether you will fit into the team.”

BE PREPAREDRe-read your CV and the job advert just before the interview. Do your research thoroughly: Look at the company web site or obtain literature. You may be asked about the salary you are after so make sure you research that as well.

DON’T WAFFLEAnswer questions properly – even if you need a few moments’ silence to collect your thoughts. Anderson advises, “It’s better to say you need a minute to think about your answer rather than speak instantly and regret it afterwards.”

WHY SHOULD THEY HIRE YOU?Most job adverts will list qualities they’re looking for – a team worker, a good communicator – so it’s up to you to think of examples of how you can demonstrate these skills. Be ready to talk about your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills. Have at least three strong points about yourself that you can relate to the company and job on offer.

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REMEMBER YOUR BODY LANGUAGEIt is not what you say, but how you say it. During the interview, do not fold your arms and lean back or look to the floor! Sit upright and try to maintain good eye contact. Use your hands and lean forward when making a point. Many people cannot think and control their body language at the same time, which is why you need to prepare.

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTEDYour interviewer may try to catch you off guard: A survey by OfficeAngels has revealed that 90 per cent of employers ask ‘killer’ questions in interviews. It is impossible to plan for every difficult question, such as “How would your colleagues describe you?” but try to appear relaxed and in control. Ask the interviewer to repeat the question if necessary but do not evade it. Hopefully you will not befall the fate of those job candidates at B&Q who were asked to dance to “Blame it on the Boogie”!

DEVELOP RAPPORTShow energy, a sense of humour and smile. Jean Smith, a social anthropologist says: “It’s infectious, being positive and enthusiastic.” Ask your interviewer questions about themselves and any issues the business is facing.

CLARIFY ANYTHING YOU ARE UNSURE OFIf you are not certain what are meant by a particular question, ask for clarification. At the end, ask the interviewer if there is anything else he or she needs to know about. Do not be afraid to ask when you are likely to hear if you have been successful or not.

REMEMBER YOUR MANNERSIt is better to choose than to be chosen. Tell the interviewer why you are interested in the company and job opportunity. Ask them for a business card and follow it up by sending a “thank-you” e-mail or letter, saying how much you enjoyed meeting them and how interested you are. Take the opportunity to detail the key advantages you bring. By following the three Ps – prepare, practise and perform, you can turn yourself into a candidate who would not look out of place on “The Apprentice.”

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Have you ever watched a TV programme called ‘Location, Location, Location’, or perhaps ‘A Home In The Sun’? If you have, you’ll be familiar with the format; a couple want a dream home in a specific location within some pretty tight guide lines, not the least of which is that the property is ‘within their budget’.

Well, that’s the service Forces Homes provide for service men and women whose lives are too complicated to allow them to find their perfect home by themselves.

Our story starts a little over 10 years ago, when WO1 Wilton ‘Will’ Brown left the Army, faced with the primary task of finding a new home for his family. He found it not only time consuming and frustrating, but navigating through the legal and financial process, negotiating with estate agents (who had the sellers best interests at heart and not his), was also problematic.

Whilst still in the Army, Will had seen firsthand the bewilderment seasoned veterans experienced when approaching their final days in the Service and faced potential homelessness when made to evacuate their Service Family Accommodation. A recent Forces publication (AFCAS 2012) found that home


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ownership within the Army was the lowest of all the Services at 33%. That means that on leaving the Service 67% of Army personnel and their families effectively become homeless.

Believing that the best way to prevent homelessness within ex Forces members was best tackled by increasing home ownership whilst still serving, Will set up Forces Homes as the buyer’s agent, dedicated to getting the best quality homes at the lowest prices, with the least possible hassle to serving and ex members of the Armed Forces. Since then, Forces Homes has sourced over 800 homes for Forces and ex Forces personnel and their families.

Perhaps the best way to explain what Forces Homes do is to walk you through a real example: Soldier ‘A’ was based in Germany with his family, was on exercise in Canada, and wanted to buy a home in his native Northern Ireland (NI). Following a telephone call with our mortgage brokers to find out what he could comfortably afford, we spoke to soldier ‘A’ to get a list of criteria regarding his perfect home and its location. Everyone has differing criteria when choosing their home dependent upon their circumstances. Soldier ‘A’ wanted a 2 bed roomed property with a garden to the rear for his children to play safely in, within walking distance to a primary school (to save buying a second car for his wife), and nearby shops and amenities such as the Doctor’s Clinic.


Armed with that information, our team travelled to NI and sourced 4 properties that met all his criteria, creating on each property, a DVD virtual tour (inside and out). These DVD’s along with aerial photographs of the area showing schools, shops, doctors surgeries etc, were compiled and placed in a property report which was sent to the soldier.

The soldier selected a property and asked us to negotiate the lowest possible cost on his behalf. (We always aim to negotiate a discount on the asking price between 5 and 10%). Our offer was accepted, and we arranged for the soldier to visit the property. 5 weeks later, we organised the removals wagon for the soldier, and he and his young family moved into his new home.

Given the soldier’s circumstances (based in Germany, on exercise in Canada and wanting to find a home in NI,) can you imagine the

logistics nightmare plus the cost of repeatedly visiting NI until he eventually found a home he was happy with?

Not all our clients need the full property sourcing service we provide. Many of our clients may have seen a property in an estate agent’s window, or driven passed a home for sale, want to buy it but don’t know the next step. For those customers we simply get them speaking to our mortgage brokers to find out if they can afford the property, we do some desk top research on the property to make sure it’s not in a flood plain or in an area previously mined (to ensure that it is acceptable to any lender), before negotiating hard with the estate agent to get the best possible price for the property. Once our offer is accepted by the agent, we instruct solicitors on behalf of our clients, and manage the whole process seamlessly to completion.

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Not everyone that comes to us wants to buy a home to live in. To some people their Forces lifestyle means they can’t by a home to live in, and instead prefer to buy a property for investment purposes, having a tenant pay the mortgage for them. For these people, we again arrange finance, source a property in a good rental area, and through our partners Countrywide, arrange a tenant finding and property management service, that is the perfect armchair investor’s solution.

Is there a need for this service? The fact that we’ve done it over 800 times is testimony enough. Is it a good service?

Our clients tell us so. In fact, we now have clients for whom we found a property 10 years ago, who are now returning and asking us to find their next home for them. Plus, with 10 years of experience, we are the leaders in our field. Our company property is owned by ourselves, and provides plenty of space to expand into as we grow.

And what of the future? At Forces Homes we don’t rest on our laurels. We have recently entered a new and exciting growth period. Such is our standing within the property world, that we have been approached by a nationwide construction company to represent them as they build 100’s of affordable homes across the UK, at a cost below the market value, and exclusively available to the uniformed services.

This project has been in the planning stage for over a year (whilst being a dream of Will’s for over 10 years), and we will shortly be releasing our first 21 homes to be built in Catterick, North Yorkshire. These properties are exclusively for Forces personnel, and will represent the single, largest initiative to increase home ownership within the Forces, whilst ultimately reducing the levels of homelessness amongst ex Forces members.

Should you have any questions about the services Forces Homes provide, or would like to be kept informed about any future affordable homes we may be building in your area, contact Forces Homes on 01748 821118, [email protected] or visit our website at www.forceshomes.co.uk

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I am used to advising military and civilian clients about how to buy and sell property, most recently I gave a series of talks to 26 Regiment in Guttersloh. Their need was to understand more about the forces ‘Help To Buy’ scheme and the UK property market in advance of their return home, but the advice I am giving to you is more about settling down after life in the military, although much applies to both.

First - Getting prepared • Instruct your lawyer early. Give them time to

do the necessary paperwork and ID checks. If you’re abroad, we will accept a copy of your passport certified by your senior officer. The whole transaction can be done remotely if that’s easier for you.

• Get your head around the process so you understand what is expected of you and when. Lawyers can only work on instructions from you so you’ll need to be available either by email or on the phone. If you’re deployed or unavailable, you’ll need to give someone else authority to

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deal with things in your absence. If it’s your co-owner then that’s easy, otherwise we will need a simple power of attorney. We’ve done a completion on board ship before so it can be done! We’ll give you a checklist to show what will happen.

• Don’t fix a critical date to complete. This makes you vulnerable to having to make decisions you might not want to. Selling and buying takes time – your lawyer is checking everything possible to avoid you buying something defective. You don’t want to buy something you can’t sell later and you don’t want to be bullied into a completion date just because things have taken longer than you hoped and you’re up against it.

Selling

• Make sure you answer the questions on the property form accurately and honestly. If you leave blanks, the other side will only come back later and ask – late queries are notorious for holding up sales and even leading to them fall through. If you don’t disclose accurately, you can get sued if information later comes to light.

• If you’re selling your second residence then check you’re not subject to capital gains tax.

• At completion, you have to have moved out together with your belongings unless you agreed to leave it as part of the sale. And don’t take anything you agreed to leave!

• If you have to leave the property empty before selling, check your insurance for time limits.

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• Take a long, hard look at your new property. See it at different times of the day and more than once internally. People are unreliable witnesses and often either recall what they’ve seen wrongly, or can’t remember it at all.

• If you’re buying and selling, take care about making an offer to buy before you

have an offer on yours. You might end up being offered less than you thought or be pressured into dropping your sale price to meet the timescale of your eager vendor.

• Don’t assume that everything you’ve seen in the house is in the sale agreement. You might really want those flowery curtains and the seller is happy to leave them, but if it’s not in the sale agreement then it’s not binding.

• Seriously consider getting a full survey. It’s an expense you might not want but it’s the only real way of know exactly the state of the house. Your lawyer can do legal checks for you about boundaries and title, but they won’t know the current state of things like the roof or foundations.

• If there are any defects, don’t exchange until either they’ve been rectified, got an agreement in writing that they will be rectified or been given money off the price to get the work done yourself.

• You don’t have to pay the asking price.

• Either party can change the price before exchange. You can pull out any time before that so don’t be pushed into paying more if they hike the price at the last minute.

• You can reduce the price by separating out any fixtures and fittings but they have to be reasonable. HMRC are alive to people trying to avoid the stamp duty thresholds.

• You can’t move in at exchange. Only completion.

• You will need to pay 10% on exchange of contracts. It might be less, but budget for this.

• Get your utilities ready for connection when you move in. Your council tax will also need to be registered to your name.

• Update your driver’s licence, passport, etc - it’s easy to forget these.

• Check meter readings on the day you move in – take a photo – just in case there are any disputes later.

• If you’re buying with someone then understand how the property can be held. ‘Tenants in common’ means that you each hold a share. Joint tenants mean that the asset is held together – the importance here is that if you die, then the property automatically transfers to the joint owner – this overrides what is in your Will. If you want to leave your share to someone else then you need to hold it as tenants in common.

• On that note, check what your Will says. If you’ve only got an mod106 then it’s time to update it. If you’re buying with a spouse then they will have some protection but if you’ve bought with a friend then make sure what happens to you if they die – you don’t want to find that they have left their share to someone else who would force you to sell. All difficult conversations to have, I know, but this is all about hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

• If you’ve each put different amounts into the property then you can do a deed of equity. When it comes to selling, there is then no argument about the split of money to each party. This is very useful where friends are buying together and often reassures parents who might be giving their son/daughter a chunk of the deposit.

• If you’re intending the let the property, make sure your lender is ok with that. Many aren’t so you need to get permission. Insurers will be the same.

• Please get good financial advice. The more of a deposit you have, the better rate of interest. We don’t give financial advice but I have a limited number of people I recommend.

There really is so much more to tell you and it’s all based on experience. We find that many military personnel have never been exposed to these sorts of decisions and can find themselves swept along by others.

I hope that this has given you a few things to think about to enable you to challenge appropriately and keep some control.

I’m always happy to be contacted by email if you have any queries or need our services.

You can find us at www.bishopslaw.co.uk and I am [email protected]


Joining Surrey or Sussex Police means you can be an integral part of helping to prevent crime and protect our community.

Our police staff carry out vital roles supporting frontline officers and provide an important contribution to our service to the public.

Staff roles vary enormously from Media Relations Officers to Fingerprint Officers, IT specialists to Crime Scene Investigators and you are sure to find a career that is right for you.

We offer a wide range of benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, competitive salaries and pension scheme, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible working, and access to gym and canteen facilities.

We are keen to recruit people with a wide range of skills and experiences and are particularly encouraging people to join us from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities who are under-represented in our Forces. Appointment will be made on merit only.

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Nuco TrainingInstructor Profile

At the age of 21, I joined Her Majesty’s Prison Service at a time when the Government were doing mass recruitment of new officers, increasing the number of staff in establishments so that prisoners could have more purposeful activity hours out of cell.

I gained many skills in my 22 year career with the service. I was promoted to

a wing manager, managing the day to day activities of both staff and prisoners.

In my last 4 years of service, because of my passion for exercise and leading a

healthy lifestyle, I became a PE Officer.

Throughout my career I have taught many courses. For many years I taught

the staff how to deal with violent and refractory prisoners, and assisted the national

team in teaching the specialist riot training. I have also taught prisoners sports

qualifications. I get great satisfaction in standing in front of a group and teaching

them new things. It is rewarding to pass knowledge on, and see individuals

succeed in achieving new qualifications.

To aid with my

teaching, I obtained a level

3 teaching award and my

A1 assessors award. I

didn’t just want to be able

to stand out at the front

and teach, I wanted to learn

how to teach in different

ways to maintain interest

within my learners. I then

attained the level 4 CTTL’s

teaching qualification.

“THERE IS LIFE AFTER THE SECURITY OF A LONG CAREER. ALL YOU NEED IS THE DRIVE AND ENTHUSIASM TO GO OUT THERE AND DO IT.”

In 2011 I started my own business MJD Training LTD. I was aware of the

respect that NUCO Training had as the professional provider to Her Majesty’s

Prison Service, so when I decided to teach first aid as part of the business, I signed

up to their first aid instructors course.

NUCO provide excellent support for all their instructors. They are only a phone

call away and will help in any way they can. They have loads of instructor tools

to help you regardless if you are employed or self employed. Within the last year

I have also become one of NUCO’s lead trainers, travelling around the country,

teaching first aid, AED, oxygen therapy, anaphylaxis and also getting learners

through their level 3 qualification in education and training.

Recently I have taken on the role for NUCO as one of their trainers in the level

3 Health and Safety Compliance training course.

There is always something new with NUCO. They have helped me immensely

not only with my own company and development of my business, but also with

the work that I do for them. There is life after the security of a long career. All you

need is the drive, and enthusiasm to go out there and do it. It does not happen

overnight. But with determination and the help from NUCO, for me it has become

a reality.

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OVER17 YEARSTRAININGSUCCESS

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in Portsmouth

2nd December 2015Peoples Stories Coffee Mornings at the National Museum of the Royal NavyDiscover some of the amazing people behind the Navy over the past 100 years. Explore their achievements and adventures through artefacts and photographs whilst enjoying your morning coffee.

This is a free event from 10:30am - 12noon but booking is required. To book call 023 9272 7595 National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

www.historicdockyard.co.uk

4th - 5th December 2015Bill Bailey: LimbolandBill Bailey is a comedian, musician and actor most well-known for live shows Dandelion Mind, Tinselworm, Bewilderness and Part Troll, and his work on television in programmes such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Black Books.

“Life in Limboland, consistently funny and dazzlingly quick.” SYDNEY MORNING HERALD The Herald Sun in Melbourne describing the show as, “a solid new effort from a genuine marvel… Pretty much unmissable.”

The New Zealand Herald: “Bloody excellent… The material is solid gold.”

*Tickets include a 10% Booking Fee. Doors 7.30pm. £27.50 incl. *British Forces Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

5th - 12th December 2015Hunt the presents! on HMS Warrior 1860Help! Leading Seaman Bill Moore has lost the Christmas presents for the Captain’s children. Bring a torch and help him re-trace his steps around the ship until they’ve all been found. Free gift for all of Santa’s little helpers.

This events is from 11am - 2pm and is a free event with a valid ticket. Tel: 023 9298 6410 HMS Warrior 1860, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ www.historicdockyard.co.uk


6th December 2015

Frankie Boyle Hurt like you’ve never been loved

Frankie has written this new set not to tour, but as a response to Kendrick Lamar’s last album. After these stand-up performances the ball will very much be in Kendrick’s court. Come witness this harrowing onstage breakdown.

“Black-hearted brilliance…the chance to see him at close quarters is not to be missed” Guardian

£22.00 per ticket, Tel: 0844 8472362

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

7th December 2015

Schools Carol Concert

More than 1,000 local schoolchildren will be taking part in Portsmouth City Council’s schools Christmas carol concert on Monday 7 December, from 6.30pm to 7.15pm.

Local residents are welcome to join in as the children, from schools across the city, sing on the Guildhall steps. The free annual event will include a visit from Santa, who will greet the children and mingle with the audience to spread the festive joy.

The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Frank Jonas, will switch on the lights on the Guildhall Square Christmas tree at the beginning of the event. Music will be provided by the Salvation Army Portsmouth Citadel Band. Each school has been asked to donate presents, which will be collected by Santa’s elves at the event and later delivered to disadvantaged children across the city. This event has been organised by the Events Team, Portsmouth City Council.

FREE, Tel: 023 9284 1400

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 2AB

8th December 2015 - 3rd January 2016

Cinderella

COME TO THE BALL THIS CHRISTMAS!

Throw on your glad rags and dust off your glass slippers as your pumpkin awaits to whisk you away to the world of our fairytale princess, Cinderella. Will poor Cinders make it to the Ball and meet her handsome Prince or will her wicked Stepmother and ugly Stepsisters succeed in making her miss the event of the year?

With lavish sets, wonderful costumes, a surprise or two and all the cheers, jeers and jokes you would expect from a classic pantomime - you will not be disappointed! Starring TOWIE’s James ‘Arg’ Argent and Singer/Star of Carry on Films, Anita Harris.

Prices: Vary, Tel: 023 9282 8282

The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants PO5 2QJ www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk

BFRS have dates in place for 2016, and you can visit our website at www.bfrss.org.uk to find out who will be exhibiting, pre-register your attendance and view the magazine online!

Please note some dates and venues may change

DATES IN YOUR DIARY

MAY

122016

OXFORDTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Kassam StadiumLocation: Grenoble Road, Oxford OX4 4XP


MAR

172016

CATTERICKTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Catterick Leisure CentreLocation: Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorks DL9 3EL

JAN

212016

ALDERSHOTTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Princes HallLocation: Princes Way, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1NX

JULY

142016

GRANTHAMTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Grantham Meres Leisure CentreLocation: Trent Road, Grantham NG31 7XQ


NOV

242016

CATTERICKTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Catterick Leisure CentreLocation: Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorks DL9 3EL

SEPT

152016

TIDWORTHTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Tidworth Leisure CentreLocation: Nadder Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire SP9 7QN

Pre-register your attendance online at www.bfrss.org.uk/events to keep up to date with event information!

CONTACT BFRSAddress: BFRS, Peppercorn House,5 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XF

Phone: 0116 254 5477Website: www.bfrss.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Registering for ELCs You must complete and submit an application form either in your first twelve months from enlistment or between eight and eight and a half years from enlistment

If you’re unsure if you registered while you were serving, contact ELCAS.

You are not able to apply for ELCs after you have finished serving

Eligibility You are eligible for ELCs if:

• You have accumulated 4 years of service since 1 April 2000 (Lower Tier)

• You have accumulated 8 years of service since 1 April 2000 (Higher Tier)

• If you were Wounded, Injured or Sick (WIS) or Medical Discharged before reaching the four year eligible service then you may still be eligible to claim ELC

If you don’t qualify for ELCs, other organisations like the Royal British Legion can sometimes help fund retraining.

What you can use ELCs for• You can claim up to £1,000 (Lower Tier) or £2,000 (Higher Tier) per financial year

(31st March – 1st April) towards qualifying courses

• ELCs can be used for up to 80% of a course; you have to cover the remaining 20% yourself (you can use your Resettlement Grant for this)

• You can claim 3 times (as long as they are in separate financial years)

• You can use ELCs for up to 10 years from your last day of service

• ELCs can be used towards the costs of tuition fees including VAT

• ELCs cannot be used towards travel, subsistence, accommodation, meals, equipment or course materials where additional fees apply

• You can use one claim for multiple courses, as long as they are linked by a single career goal or industry, and are with the same provider

Qualifying CoursesFor you to be able to yours your ELCs on a course, it must:

• Be from an ELCAS accredited provider (Visit the ELCAS website for a full list)

• Be accredited by NQF or QCF (National Qualification Framework or Qualifications and Credit Framework)

• Result in a qualification which is Level 3 or higher

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Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCs)


This is just a brief overview

of the process, for the full

details and terms and

conditions, please see the ELCAS

website. You can also contact

ELCAS on 01452 558 390 or

[email protected]

Read and understand

JSP898-P4C3 and/or DIN

2009DIN07-042

Research course and Learning

Provider including level method,

pre-course reading

requirements

Refer to Learning Centre staff /

SSR if necessary

Contact Learning

Provider to secure place

on course

Complete Claim Form

Send claim form to education staff/SSR for authorisation Do NOT send

to ELCAS

Make necessary corrections /

actions

Claim Correct?

Minimum of 25-30 working days before course registration deadline or course

start date

Course start / registration date

Education Officer / Single Service Representative post / fax CAN to Learner or

Leaning Provider

Education staff signs claim form

and posts to ELCAS for

processing or Education staff / SSR processes claim form via online system

Education Officer / Single Service Representative post / fax CAN to Learner or

Leaning Provider

ELCAS check claim

Claim Correct?

ELCAS post CAN (2nd class) back to Learning

Centre

Claimant actions

Education Staff / Single service Representative (SSR) actions

ELCAS actions

note: Claimants no longer in service must send their claim to their SSR - contact details on Ex-Service personnel page

Minimum 25 working days

before course start / registration date

Minimum 20 working days

before course start / registration date

ELCAS must receive claim minimum of 15 working days

before course start date


No

Yes

No


Well what can I say, apart from where has this year gone? It only seems like a few weeks ago I was travelling around the East Coast promoting the Oakham Career Event which was the first event of 2015 for the BFRS team.

I would hate to think how many miles I travelled during the lead up to that event, however it was not as many as I added up for the Catterick event. Over 2000 miles were travelled to promote Catterick. Whilst out on the ground promoting the events I have found that I still have the squaddie in me, I will sleep pretty much anywhere. I’ve been lucky to stay in some really nice Hotels, some alright B & B’s, some dirty B & B’s and a self-catering Youth Hostel, but one thing they all had in common is that I fell asleep in them.

Travelling the country can at times become very boring especially when you’re alone on the road. The sat-nav in the car becomes your new best friend, and thank god people don’t hear me talking back to it.

Eating out becomes a nightmare, as I end up finding the dirtiest, cheapest chip shops and burger bars. On the plus side, I have been fortunate enough to find some really nice restaurants. One that sticks in my mind, for those that have served in Germany, is the Bread Bowl in Richmond North Yorkshire. Who would have thought of Gyros mit Pommes mit mayo in Yorkshire?!

I’m gradually becoming known as #RobOnTheRoad, but I am not always on the road I am often #RobOnTheRadio. Working with BFBS is something I really enjoy doing, I have had done recorded and live interviews with many of the BFBS team. In fact some followers of #RobOnTheRoad thought I had changed jobs recently, as I seem to spend as much time in a studio as I do in the BFRS office.

My talents don’t stop with the Radio. I have recently become in association with Nuco Training. This has taken off in more ways than one! I travel around with advertising on my car, all my social media has been designed by the Nuco team, and to top it off I have been able to star in a few short promotional videos. These were put together by Pete and Aj from Nuco (you might have seen them about with the camera at some of our events, don’t be shy and get in front of the lens!). Hopefully in the near future I shall be walking around in #RobOnTheRoad fleece jackets and Polo shirts, so keep an eye out for those!

Whilst on the road, I always seem to come across something funny or see something funny (funny to me anyway). I remember whilst posting cards in Brize Norton, I felt a warm, damp feeling on my hand. Trying not to look like I was enjoying it, I allowed it to continue until the dog on the other side of the letter box had finished. Slobber central!

Putting posters up can be an annoying task. I was seen struggling by a young lad

#RobOnTheRoad


in Catterick placing a poster up in a Bus Stop. It was one of those old Bus Stops that is plastered on the inside, and after many unsuccessful attempts of putting this poster up with Blue Tac, I was saved by a seven year old who piped up with “Miss at school rolls blue tac in her hand until its warm, it becomes more sticky”. Having tried this, I successfully placed my poster on the Bus Stop wall and thanked the young lad for his sound advice. We learn something new everyday!

Promoting the Portsmouth Event has had its funny times aswell. I was staying in Gosport so thought I would catch the Foot Passenger Ferry to Portsmouth for a day’s work (#RobOnTheWaves). After visiting the Portsmouth Veterans, HMS Nelson and Portsmouth Council, I decided to walk into the city and place posters and cards in various shops and bars. On arrival in Portsmouth in the morning, I noticed a fine looking Fish and Chip shop which I decided I would have my lunch at. When lunchtime arrived, I started the walk back to the sea front to find it. The walk seemed to be going on for a long time and my legs were in

agreement. I continued to follow the brown tourist signs saying ‘Sea Front’, until after a good 40 mins I reached the sea. The first thing that came into my head was, ‘Where’s the Ferry?’, ‘Where’s the Chippy?’ and most importantly, ‘Where am I?!’.

After a short while, I realised I was roughly about 3 miles from the Ferry and the Chip shop. So in total it took me about an hour to arrive at my destination! Still wandering how I had got it wrong, I noticed a Brown Tourist sign saying ‘Historic Dockyard’. No I wonder how many other people have made that mistake. I’m surely not the first, and definitely will not be the last.

To hear more about my travels around the country, why not follow me on Twitter and Facebook.

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In Portsmouth there was a service taking place in Guildhall Square from 10am. The Royal British Legion Riders Branch hosted its own event at the war memorial on Southsea Common from 10.45am. Scores of motorbike and scooter riders joined the event.

The city’s branch of the Royal British Legion held a service at St Mary’s Church, in St Mary’s Road, that commenced at 3pm. There was also free entry to the First World War Remembrance Centre at Fort Widley. Where a two-minute silence was observed on Sunday at 11am. The ACP band also played from 2pm until about 4pm.

In Havant, the town’s mayor Leah Turner and deputy lieutenant of Hampshire, David Frere-Cook laid a wreath at the war memorial at Saint Faith’s Church. It took place directly after the parade from the Ex-Servicemen’s Club, in Brockhampton Lane to the war memorial.

In Hayling Island there was be a parade heading from Mengham car park to the memorial in Elm Grove, this was followed by a march and service at St James’ Church, in Church Path, Emsworth.

Gosport staged its event from at the War Memorial Hospital, in Bury Road. A guard of honour from HMS Sultan formed up at 10.30am. They were joined by Scouts, Guides, Sea and Air Cadets and other guests.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s ceremony ran concurrently on the seafront at the war memorial.

Fareham’s Holy Trinity Church, in West Street hosted its own service, with a parade marching from the Duke of Connaught’s Own Club in Western Road to the church.

A service took place at St George’s Church in Waterlooville with the Act of Remembrance at 11am inside the church.

In Horndean, the service took place at Horndean War Memorial in The Square. The parade left the Scout Hut, Queens Crescent, at 10.20am and marched down to the war memorial. The service commenced at 10.45am.

THOUSANDS of people gathered for Remembrance Sunday services across the area


Founded in July 2008 after a Falklands pilgrimage, Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) began as an informal volunteer support group based in the Royal Maritime Club, Queen Street, Portsmouth (formerly the Royal Sailors Home Club). The founding members, themselves Falklands veterans and family members, wanted to create an welcoming environment for Service veterans where they could access a range of support services.

VOS was initially set up with individual donations, as well as support from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and the Royal British Legion. Seafarers UK and the RNRMC also provided funding to refurbish rooms in the Royal Maritime Club to provide a permanent office and therapy room.

Significant funding support from the Armed Forces Covenant LIBOR fund in 2013 enabled VOS to become a registered charity, in order to grow its expertise, capability and capacity and deliver weekly therapy sessions. VOS has now secured generous continuation funding from a number of military charities to continue to deliver its invaluable service to veterans and their families for the foreseeable future.

Today the monthly VOS Drop-In provides a welcoming and relaxed place where UK veterans and family members can come for confidential welfare advocacy or psychological support, or simply to meet socially. It is a unique meld of public, private and charity sectors offering one-stop assistance including legal, housing, financial, employment, spiritual, alcohol and mental health support

The VOS point of contact for all enquiry is:

Kath Hutton

General Manager

The Royal Maritime Club,

Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS

Tel: 023 92 731767


Website: www.vosuk.org

www.facebook.com/veteransoutreachsupport


Cure Sometimes, Heal Often, Comfort Always

The attending agencies benefit enormously from VOS, giving them access to clients in a non-threatening environment alongside complementary services. VOS describes their Drop-In as “… a chance for veterans to meet up and get help in all areas from psychological problems to improving their education and managing their finances. The need for social support is the strongest.”

The VOS Drop-In takes place on the first Wednesday of every month, from 1400 to 1800 in the Royal Maritime Club. Former members of all British Armed Forces and Reserves, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Merchant Navy are all welcome.


MICHAEL BIRDS New Story on CTTS and his Transition

I left the forces in February 2015 following a CTTS communications course, I found work with a company based in Burnley called 6G and have recently been promoted to field manager after 7 months with the company.

The course was very thorough, developed skills of specialised subjects and gave a great idea of what to expect on Civilian Street, they provided help with CV writing to make ourselves more attractive.

CTTS also provided a 2 week work placement which was invaluable, when I was on resettlement leave I was putting my CV out there but as I didn’t have any experience it was a real struggle to grab anybody’s attention.

I decided to be a bit cheeky and started emailing companies HR departments directly, that’s when 6G replied and asked for my CV and then invited me in for an interview for the middle of February. I went for the interview and although feeling quite nervous I was confident with what I had been taught by CTTS would be very attractive for any employer.

I got the job, albeit on a junior engineer wage but I didn’t mind as it was a foot in the door which was very much needed, but after 3 months I got promoted to senior engineer ahead of 9 other engineers with much more experience than myself.

I put this down to my determination and drive which I had developed from the army, after that I didn’t sit back on my laurels and recently have just been promoted again to field manager with a company car and much better salary, all in the space of 8 months which I couldn’t have wished for more to be honest.

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2 Operational Support GroupWhatever your background, profession or occupation there is an opportunity for a rewarding and exciting career in the RLC Army Reserve. We are currently recruiting ex-regulars to fill appointments in Contract Management, Labour Support and a newly formed Communications Troop. Ask me about the financial incentives (£10,000) to join the Army Reserves.

Main Contact on stand WO1 John Butler

Email [email protected] 0115 957 3004

Age UKLove Later Life.

The Age UK Group comprises Age UK and its subsidiary companies and charities, all dedicated to helping people love later life. Our network includes Age UK, three national charities Age Cymru, Age NI and Age Scotland, Age International, and in England, 165 local Age UK partners* and over 400 smaller organisations called Friends and Forums.

Main Contact on stand Juliet Cappello – Senior Recruitment Consultant

Email [email protected] 01364 651 334

We’re here to help more people love later life.

There are more people aged over 60 than ever before, and we’re the fastest growing group in society.

As we grow older we face new challenges, and maybe even illness, loneliness or poverty. But that doesn’t stop us being ourselves. We still want to laugh, love and be needed. We want to stay independent and keep doing the things we love. We all want a fulfilling later life.

That’s why we’re here. To support those who need us, stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and protect the long-term interests of future generations. We believe that living longer should be celebrated, and everything we do is designed to change the way we age for the better and enable everyone to be part of the solution.

To find out more about how you can get involved with Age UK visit www.ageuk.org.uk /support or call 0800 169 87 87.


BAE Systems Saudi ArabiaLet your Career take off with BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia. At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 84,100 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Main Contact on stand Tony Macdonald, Technical Resource Manager

Website www.saudicareers.co.uk Email [email protected] 07801 718335

Cordant Security LtdNational provider of comprehensive security solutions.

We are the 8th largest security company with a 55 year heritage delivering specialist security services. We work alongside a national client base of demanding end-users with complex risk profiles providing contract specific solutions covering security and specialist personnel; reception and concierge; front-of-house and back office support; loss prevention; mobile and keyholding services; security and fire systems; pre-employment checks and a whole range of risk management and consultancy services.

We have opportunities available across the UK in a variety of roles and offer genuine paths to career progression and a range of employee benefits.

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Chevron Traffic ManagementThe UK’s leading Traffic Management Specialist.

Established in 1979, Chevron is the largest independent traffic management company operating throughout England and Wales, with an annual turnover of more than £50m, no other traffic management company is better equipped.

Chevron directly employs more than 400 trained TM operatives, we have an extensive fleet of over 275 specialist TM vehicles and operate from 10 different depot locations. We specialise in the provision of temporary traffic management in accordance with the nationally recognised Highways Sector Schemes 12A, 12B, 12C & 12D and undertake all types of traffic management, including lane closures, contraflows, narrow lane systems and mobile lane closures.

Main Contact on Stand Lisa Killinger

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CTTS Group LtdYour one stop shop for a new career in Telecoms!

The Cable Telecoms Group (CTTS) are the one stop shop for your new career in Telecoms. No technical background required!! Professional Training, Industry recognised qualifications, assistance with CV compilation, work placements, assistance in to employment and then continued long term support, all part of our unique after care package!

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We provide engineers for: Australia, Caribbean, Belgium, Germany, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Dubai, etc.

Main Contact on Stand Colin Syme

Website www.cttsgroup.co.ukEmail [email protected] 01522 880902 or 07595120345

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Drivers Direct specialise in the recruitment and placement of professional drivers into both temporary and permanent positions within the UK Logistics sector. Our client portfolio has been built upon trust and proven success and we are proud to hold long-standing and successful relationships with the biggest Logistics providers in the UK marketplace. Recruitment doesn’t sleep; we are always looking for reliable, experienced Contract Drivers to fulfil Driving Vacancies in all classes.

Main Contact on Stand James Capewell

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FDM GroupA global professional services provider with a focus on IT.

FDM provides high-value, cost-effective and low-risk services to over 130 clients worldwide, helping them to achieve specific business objectives.

FDM’s dedicated Ex-Forces Programme bridges the gap between the Forces and the commercial world, giving ex-Forces personnel the relevant training to become professional IT and business consultants adept in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Ex-Forces individuals provide a different set of skills, gravitas and experience, enabling FDM to enhance its service offering beyond graduate level.

FDM’s clients include market-leading companies within various sectors, including: banking, insurance, media, automotive, IT and software, retail, airlines and aerospace, gaming, energy and utilities.

Main Contact on Stand Will Eeles

Website www.fdmgroup.comEmail [email protected] 0203 0568286 / 07515 599921


FranchiseExpoFree website for people looking to buy a franchise.

FranchiseExpo.co.uk, your free online source for franchise businesses for sale in the UK. We offer a comprehensive overview of franchise business opportunities in the UK and can provide you with all the information you need to assist you in making your new career choice.

Main Contact on Stand Matthew Parfrey

Website www.franchiseexpo.co.ukEmail [email protected] 0330 1222 049

Gamestec Leisure LtdLargest gaming and amusement machine operator in the UK.

Gamestec is the largest gaming and amusement machine operator in the UK, providing services for over 35,000 machines in 10,500 locations and employing circa 700 people nationwide. Gamestec, a division of the newly created Astra Gaming Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Novomatic Group, has over 50 years of experience and expertise in the industry.

As the UK market leader, Gamestec’ expertise spans a broad spectrum of market sectors ranging from Public Houses, Licensed Betting Offices, Clubs, Family Entertainment Centres, Bowling Alleys and Holiday Parks. Gamestec business is about providing class leading pay to play entertainment to the licensed and leisure sector.

Website www.gamestec.co.ukEmail [email protected] 0113 2589495

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GAP Hire SolutionsThe UK’s largest independent equipment hirer with over 100 locations.

GAP Hire Solutions operates across a number of divisions including Plant & Tool Hire, Lifting Hire & Sales, Non-Mechanical Plant, Welfare Services, Survey & Safety Hire and Event Services which provide our customers with the widest range of the latest equipment in the industry. As the winner of the 2014 Construction News ‘Employer of the Year’ award, we recognise that people are at the centre of our success and we are completely focused on providing exceptional service, value for money and total peace of mind to our customers across the UK.

Main Contact on Stand Jonathan Greenwood – Regional Director North East

Website www.gap-group.co.ukEmail [email protected] 0141 225 4600

Learner Driving CentresLDC was established over 20 years ago and is now one of the largest and most successful national driving schools operating throughout England, Scotland and Wales. LDC are an approved ELC (3393) and Career Transition Partnership training provider.

WE are on the Official Register of Driving Instructor Training (ORDIT) and operate an approved Edexcel and ILM training centre in respect to offering additional qualifications in teaching, coaching, mentoring and business enterprise skills up to GCQ level 4.

Main Contact on Stand Gemma McArdle - Recruitment Administrator

Website www.ldcforces.co.uk Email [email protected] Phone 01977 691 800 / 0800 197 0010


Morson InternationalMorson is the UK’s No.1 Technical and engineering recruitment company.

Recruiting expert personnel globally to a diverse client base, Morson International is renowned for developing bespoke, innovative recruitment solutions for clients and candidates in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments.

Specialties: Aerospace and defence, rail, power, nuclear and utilities, oil and gas, automotive and motorsport, telecoms, IT, marine and shipbuilding, building construction and infrastructure, scientific and pharmaceutical and professional services.

Main Contact on Stand Chris Moore Commercial Manager - Aerospace

Website www.morson.comEmail [email protected] 0161 707 1516 / 07736 657 064

Network Training and Resource Solutions LimitedNTRS is part of the Linbrooke group of companies and is a leading provider of network engineering training, offering a comprehensive range of accredited courses and bespoke solutions throughout the UK.

The organisation provides three high-quality services including training, MOD resettlement programmes and consultancy with application across countless sectors of commerce.

60% of NTRS/Linbrooke operatives were previously in the UK armed forces and Linbrooke strives to provide excellent industry-led technical resettlement training to service leavers. Established by ex-forces personnel, we offer individuals an unparalleled training and development programme to help them make a successful transition to civilian employment.

Main Contact on Stand Tony Gaunt or Vickey Stuart

Website www.ntrs.co.ukEmail [email protected]

Phone 0114 232 8290

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Outsource UK

our people – your success Outsource UK is one of the country’s largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors. We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.

The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client’s and candidate’s needs.

Main Contact on Stand Grant Barnes, Recruitment researcher

Website www.outsource-uk.co.ukPhone 0161 638 0952Email [email protected]

Sodexo Sodexo is the 18th largest employer worldwide and is present in over 80 countries with over 419,000 employees. Sodexo develops, manages and delivers a diverse range of services, designed to improve the quality of life for our clients and customers including reception, foodservices, cleaning, security and technical maintenance of facilities and equipment. In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo’s 35,000 people are working hard to improve the quality of daily life at over 2,300 client locations across all market sectors, including Defence, where Sodexo has a strong history of supporting the British Armed Forces and their families.

Phone 0845 603 3644Email [email protected] www.sodexo.com


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Tavcom ResettlementSpecialists in transitioning Service Leavers into Security Systems careers.

Tavcom have been key providers to the security sector for over 20 years during which time we have built up key relationships with local, regional and national employers. Tavcom Resettlement makes the most of these relationships by supporting the transition from Service Leaver to security sector. If you’re looking for, or would like to know more about, a career in intruder alarms, fire alarms, cctv, access control, IP then talk to Tavcom about how we can support your transition.

Contact Name Chris Pinder

Phone 07432 076247Email [email protected] www.tavcom.com

The Pink Cab®

In essence, The Pink Cab Company offers much more than a ‘simple’ taxi service. Our distinctive brand has increased bookings dramatically from many private and corporate events, generating attractive returns. This individual brand is now available for you to share in the success of this exciting, and rewarding franchise offering.

We are now looking to meet with prospective investors in our brand who meet The Pink Cab criteria for this innovative and distinctive franchise opportunity. So please carefully examine the franchise offering outlined in the Prospectus, we are sure you will have questions which we would be more than pleased to answer. If you think you have what it takes to become part of The Pink Cab countrywide success we would be delighted to meet with you.

Contact Name Mark & Tina Stevenson

Phone 079 0188 0188Email [email protected] www.thepinkcabfranchise.co.uk


Apple Training AcademyA family run training provider specialising in delivering distance learning and blended learning (mix of distance learning and work observation) qualifications.

Our courses cover the following subject areas: Health & Social Care, Leadership & Management, Construction Management, Training & Assessing, Health & Safety and Accountancy. No college attendance required!

Main Contact on Stand Julie Cook

Website www.appletrainingacademy.co.ukEmail [email protected] 01279 725361

Bluescreen ITIT Training and Consulting provided by trainers with solid corporate backgrounds.

Blue Screen IT provides quality professional IT Training that includes CompTIA A+,N+,S+, Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CCNP, Microsoft W7, MCITP SA, EA, DBA, EDST, EDA, CISSP, CEH, Check Point and many more. All training is full time, instructor-led and hands-on, high-end equipment investment ensures practical real-life exposure..

Main Contact on Stand Byron Jackson

Website www.bluescreenit.co.ukEmail [email protected] 01752 724 000

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Commercial Operator Training LtdProviding HM Forces with Resettlement advice, training and industry qualifications.

COTS provide a range of training and other services aimed at the operators and drivers of commercial vehicles. We are ELCAS approved and offer service leavers the opportunity to increase their skills and to turn MOD training certificates into industry recognised qualifications enhancing employability prospects.

The package of training is run over a 3 week period and offers an all-inclusive price for training, accommodation and accreditations. It can include an ADR licence, Driver CPC, RTITB counterbalance forklift licence, lorry loader and LGV refresher.

A large range of other training is available.

Main Contact on Stand Jason Mowforth

Website www.cotsolutions.co.ukEmail [email protected] 01792 587250

Corporate Risk Systems LtdOne of the largest providers of Health Safety and Environmental training courses.

CRS currently have over 21 courses/course packages approved by the MoD for ELCAS funding so something for everyone and with specially discounted prices agreed with the MoD you can be sure to get value for money. We offer NEBOSH, IOSH City & Guilds, Construction skills and IEMA courses some distance learning.

We do have our Sure Pass Promise guarantee, if you fail any of the NEBOSH exams on any of our courses you can attend a revision day (free of charge) and retake your exams the only cost will be the NEBOSH exam fee approx. £43.

Main Contact on Stand Ros Stacey – UK Sales Director

Website www.crsrisk.com/modEmail [email protected] 01283 509175


Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd (ELS)ELS offer a wide variety of accredited business management training courses including Prince2, Change Management, Facilitation, Lean 6 Sigma and Management of Risk.

ELS also regularly require associates for security cleared work and can assist individuals in achieving accreditation to provide this.

Main Contact on Stand Jacky Stansfield

Website www.dlcandtraining.co.uk Email [email protected] 0191 378 7520

G4S Risk Management – Specialist TrainingG4S Specialist Training the training division of G4S Risk Management who provide protective security services in hostile environments.

We are a leading provider of: • Close Protection - “Phoenix CP”

• Maritime Security - C&G 8269 & 7269• Security & Risk Management• Professional Investigations• Medical Training

Website www.g4sspecialisttraining.com Email [email protected] Phone 01432 850 223

Nuco Training LtdNuco Training the UK’s leading independent provider of First Aid Instructor training.

Our 5 day Instructor courses in Health & Safety, Food Safety and First Aid equip the learner to deliver a whole range of national qualifications. Suitable for those looking at self employment or to secure employment.

Main Contact on Stand Darren Coombs Training Manager or Peter Morgan Operations Manager

Website www.nucotraining.com Email [email protected] Phone 08456 444 999


Oak Tree Management & Training LtdOver 20years International training delivery experience in all sectors of Leadership, Health & Safety and Environment.

Oak Tree is an International ELC 4687 and CTP Schemes learning provider of the highest quality resettlement Blended, Classroom and e-learning training accredited course packages enabling you to gain both internationally and nationally recognised training qualifications, including ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management), NEBOSH, IOSH, IRCA.

Main Contact on Stand Steve Crowe - Programmes Director

Website www.oaktree-training.co.uk/modEmail [email protected] 01284 763040

PIP Professional Training & Services LtdA one-stop-shop for all your ELC training needs.

PIP Professional Training & Services Ltd is CTP accredited, delivering fully registered ELC packages & SLC courses to HM Forces.

By continually monitoring employment trends and analysing feedback from you our HM Forces clients, we have created industry specific packages, tailored and designed to suit your future employment needs. Our packages maximise your ELC with the following courses available:

• NEBOSH – NGC / Construction / Oil & Gas / Environmental / Fire Safety

• Facilities Management - (BIFM Award, Certificate and Diploma)

• Professional Teaching Qualifications• CITB – SMSTS / SSSTS • Food Safety – Catering / Retail / Manufacturing /

HACCP and Nutrition• First aid

Main Contact on Stand Peter West

Website www.piptfw.co.ukEmail [email protected] 07969 991950

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Quanta TrainingQuanta’s aim is to provide the highest quality resettlement training.

As an Approved Learning Provider for the ELC Scheme, our primary aim is to provide you with the highest quality resettlement training to ensure you make the most effective transition possible to a new career.

As part of this we offer Course Bundles enabling you to gain both nationally and internationally recognised training qualifications, such as PRINCE2®, ITIL®, M_o_R®, APMP and MSP®.

Main Contact on Stand Amy-Joy Dawson

Website www.quanta.co.ukEmail [email protected] 01905 738716

Ritchies Training CentreTraining for the future.

Ritchies Training Centre is the largest private training provider of its kind in the UK. We specialise in Construction Plant Operator training through CPCS (the lead accreditation in the construction industry) and in Transport/Logistics training.

Our courses can be tailored to meet individual needs.

Our instructors are all qualified to the highest standard as is our training centre and vehicles/equipment.

Main Contact on Stand Walter Ritchie / Aileen Taylor

Website www.ritchiestraining.co.ukEmail [email protected] 0141 557 2212


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The Surveillance GroupThe Surveillance Group is the leading UK provider of covert surveillance and investigations. We work with numerous major insurers, government bodies and charities,utilising a variety of surveillance techniques, and offer excellent full time employment opportunities. Additionally we offer a range of professional qualifications in surveillance and investigations.

Main Contact on Stand Rachel Williams

Website www.thesurveillancegroup.comEmail [email protected] 0800 5870170

Train2TrainQualifying trainers, managers and compliance specialists for the future.

The UK’s leading provider of Compliance Training and Instructor-based courses. All of our Instructor training courses are designed and delivered by leading subject matter experts. As a dynamic and forward-thinking company, Train2Train continues to invest in the development of products. With the launch of the iPad Mini, the resource now used on our Compliance Training Instructor (CTI) course, we remain at the forefront of technology and training provision.

In addition to our compliance led courses, we are also approved to deliver Level 3 Diploma in Knowledge of Custodial Care - Prison Custody Officer/Detention Centre Officer Course, In partnership with Serco, this unique and bespoke course has been developed to provide opportunities for employment as well as training and development.

Main Contact on Stand Paul Walledge

Website www.train2train.org Email [email protected] Phone 07714754287


Training4Forces With 30 ELCAS Funded packages to choose from BV Associates Limited (Training4Forces) specialise in the delivery of nationally-recognised qualifications with specific affiliations to our clients in the MOD, Construction, Oil, Gas, Energy from waste, Project and Facility Management industry sectors.

We offer only the highest quality of training through our consultant/trainers who understand your transition to Civvy Street first hand.

ELCAS registered, CTP accredited and an MOD preferred supplier, we run our courses from 30 locations. Courses include: NEBOSH (General, Fire, Environment, Construction and Oil & Gas), CITB, IOSH, HABC, CIEH, first aid and the latest teacher training courses.

Website www.bvassociates.co.ukEmail [email protected] Phone 01494 864100

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Edge Hill UniversityVoted University of the Year in 2014, we have a 130 year history of providing innovative higher education and offer an extensive range of degree programmes that have been developed with employability in mind. Many of our degrees offer professional accreditation or exemptions towards professional awards. Our students benefit from partnerships with organisations in sectors including business, education, health, social care, media and creative industries.

Opportunities for Service Leavers: Access to Higher Education programmes, Degrees, Initial Teacher Training Degrees and Health and Social Care Programmes.

Whatever level of qualifications you have, we can offer advice on routes into higher education.

Main Contact on Stand Louise MacRae

Website www.edgehill.ac.ukEmail [email protected] 01695 650901

Portsmouth City CoucilPortsmouth, the Great Waterfront City:

A great place to live, work and visit. Shaping the Future of Portsmouth is Portsmouth City Council’s regeneration strategy which aims to promote economic growth and enterprise within the city. The Economic Development team supports the development of small and medium businesses, from start-up through to growth, providing advice and guidance and signposting to opportunities

The team also provide support via a range of employment initiatives. The council is a major employer in its own right.

Main Contact on Stand Alison Hesselberth

Website www.portsmouth.gov.ukEmail [email protected] 023 9284 1074


The IETWorking to engineer a better world.

Our mission is to inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community, supporting technology innovation to meet the needs of society. With the complexity and diversity of the engineering world the role of the IET is more relevant now than it ever has been.

Main Contact on Stand Charlotte Cruttenden

Website www.theiet.orgEmail [email protected] Phone 01438 767392

The Institution of Mechanical EngineersImproving the World through Engineering.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the fastest growing Professional Engineering Institution in the UK.

We offer Professional Registration and Member Benefits to Engineers and Technicians from Industry and the MoD.

Main Contact on Stand Neil Hinchliffe – Defence Liaison Officer

Website www.imeche.org Email [email protected] Phone 07590 735 816


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Society of Operations EngineersProfessional Engineering Institution Licensed by Engineering Council.

SOE works to advance Operations Engineering for the benefit of everyone through education, training, study and research. SOE also establishes and maintains standards of competence and conduct for those engaged in Operations Engineering professionally, with an emphasis on enhancing public safety.

Through its Professional Sectors of IRTE, IPlantE and BES, SOE directly influences the road transport, plant and engineer surveying sectors, developing best practice and improving compliance across the board.

Main Contact on Stand Roger O’Loughlin

Website www.soe.org.ukEmail [email protected] 0207 630 2138/07900 920 452

LET YOUR CAREER TAKE OFF WITH BAE SYSTEMSIN SAUDI ARABIA

Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is responsible for all aspects of BAE Systems’ activities and its long-term presence in Saudi Arabia and coordinates all activities which help to gain additional business within the Kingdom.

The company has been present in Saudi Arabia since 1973. It is one of the largest employers in the private sector with a workforce of nearly 4,700, more than half of whom are Saudi nationals.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia works with a range of organisations - customers, partners and the Saudi industrial sector to provide cost-effective solutions supported by in-country management and technical abilities. The company provides customers in Saudi Arabia with a wide range of support and services in the areas of defence, aerospace and security, for equipment, facilities and infrastructure right through to intelligence gathering

A key element of BAE Systems Saudi Arabia’s approach is the policy of developing and investing in local capabilities and transferring technology and expertise to resources located in the Kingdom. The aim is to enable equipment to be produced, maintained and supported in Saudi Arabia both for the needs of customers in the Kingdom and for the export market.

Through the establishment of local defence and industrial capabilities, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia operates as a major element of the Kingdom’s industrial development. This provides high quality jobs to the local labour market and assists the local economy to grow and diversify.

SERVICESBAE Systems designs, develops, manufactures and integrates a broad range of defence systems and equipment and has supplied the Saudi Government with Al Jawf minehunter vessels, Tactical land vehicles, and PC-9, Hawk, Tornado and Typhoon aircraft.

Many of BAE Systems Saudi Arabia contracts are within the Military and Technical Services area. They include the provision of contracted manpower for the support of PC-9, Hawk and Tornado aircraft. This activity covers � ying instructors for training Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircrew, ground instructors for training RSAF technicians and a spares and repair service for PC-9, Hawk and Tornado aircraft.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is also working with partner business to examine the growth potential for cyber and intelligence products and services which could assist with the collection and gathering of information as well as other mission critical cyber security solutions.

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 84,100 people in over 40 countries.

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CAREERS IN SAUDI ARABIABAE Systems Saudi Arabia offers a wide range of career opportunities at many locations. We’re looking for others who are ready for the challenge and more importantly, continue to � nd inspiration everywhere.

We believe there is no limit to what we can achieve together. As part of this unique organisation, our people enjoy career opportunities many people never manage to � nd.

The Company focuses on all aspects of development, supporting the career aspirations of its workforce. Training extends from task related exercises, to management programmes and to broader business areas such as safety, ethical conduct, and in the promotion of cross-cultural understanding. These three areas are being introduced to new joiners as standard topics on induction.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia provides expatriate job opportunities and we are actively recruiting a number of positions within the following disciplines:

• Professional/Functional • Aircrew• Teachers/Instructors • Technical• Technical Specialist

BENEFITSAs a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy much more than a competitive salary.

Whether you join us on your own, or with a family, you can expect to enjoy a superb new lifestyle. You’ll see that all the practicalities of daily life are catered for, with accommodation and utilities provided free of charge. You and your family will have our full support whilst living with us. And, with excellent facilities, including medical centres, schools, shops, swimming pools and gyms, each of our compounds offers all the comforts of home - as well as the opportunity to explore a whole new world.

But it’s not just about an attractive � nancial and bene� ts package. You’ll have the chance to further your skills by working on a range of exciting and cutting edge projects. And, with the chance to gain valuable experience beyond your job, you could enhance your life as well as your career. All in all, we think that you might want to stay for longer than you expected.

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To apply, visit www.saudicareers.co.ukAll appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.

At BAE Systems, we create defence, aerospace, and security solutions that protect and strengthen nations, commerce, communities, and people.

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At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 83,400 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Technical Recruitment: We are currently recruiting qualified and experienced technicians and engineers to work on Tornado, Typhoon, Hawk, PC9 and PC21. In addition we are recruiting experienced marine technicians for the Minehunter. For more information please contact the team on: 01254 835209

Professional Recruitment:We are looking for English Language Teachers and Technical instructors across all trade groups. For more information please contact the team on: 01254 835007

Aircrew Recruitment:For further information and to discuss your personal ambitions. For more information please contact the team on:01254 834836

Expatriate Employee BenefitsIn return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

Go to www.saudicareers.co.uk

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Each qualification is made up of Core mandatory modules and Optional modules including subjects such as recruitment, coaching, employment law, training design and delivery, performance management and

employee engagement. With our help andsupport, you can select the right programme of study, designed to reflect your needs.

Methods of study are also flexible, whether you have experience in the profession and wish to take a work-based approach and use evidence of your experience to meet the assessment criteria, or whether you wish to expand your knowledge and skills through a classroom-based programme. Our fast-track Intermediate programme is particularly popular with Armed Forces personnel, enabling you to achieve a level 5 qualification in 5 or 7 weeks, depending on whether you choose the Certificate or the Diploma.

For further information, please contact Samantha at [email protected] or give us a call on Tel. 01302 802128.

Flexible ways to study for a qualification in HR and learning and development

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Claimants must consult with their education staff to check eligibility for ELC funding before making any commitment to study

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14 different discounted packages for service leavers

Internationally recognised Health & Safety qualifications at Level 3

7 week work experience placements available for successful candidates

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CONSTRUCTION SKILLS COLLEGEAfter completing 13 years service in the RAF Jamie decided to complete a plastering, plumbing and tiling course at Construction Skills College. Since completing the course he is generating work as a self-employed tradesperson.

‘I didn’t have a clue how to do anything before the course but the course and tutors gave me the confidence to go self-employed’.

‘I found the course intensive and enjoyable and what I liked about the college were the training bays, the amount of hands-on practical training and the outstanding knowledge of all the tutors. The tutors offer their support after the course and I have been in touch with them since for advice, which is invaluable’.

The courses are taught by experienced tradespeople and Jamie was taught by a gas safe plumbing and heating engineer with 26+ years experience, an experience tiler who has 20+ years experience and an experienced plasterer who has 40+ years experience. Training is delivered in purpose built training bays and all tools and materials are provided throughout the course.

‘I only completed my training this year and I have already done 3 complete bathroom refurbs, I have plastered 5 houses from top to bottom, and I have completed a number of other plastering, plumbing and tiling jobs. I am now currently working with a property developer doing a full house renovation’.

‘I would definitely recommend Construction Skills College if you are thinking of learning a trade’.

Construction Skills College provide accredited training in Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling, Carpentry, Kitchen Fitting, Bricklaying and Rendering at their dedicated training centre in Staffordshire.

For more information either telephone 01782 837007 or email [email protected] or visit www.tradeteacher.co.uk


CASE STUDY: JOE ROWLEY Rank and Regiment: Corporal- 1 Royal Anglian

Joe completed just under 8 years in the Military and has started building his own desk at REED.

Name: Joe Rowley Job title: Recruitment Consultant Rank and Regiment: Corporal - 1 Royal Anglian

What did you do in the Military?I joined when I was 16 and served for just under 8 years. I conducted Operational Tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. I was a section commander within Reconnaissance Platoon when I left the Army.

Since joining REED can you give me a brief overview of your career to date?I joined REED in April 2015 to start up a new branch in Learning & Development. I have completed some excellent training and with the support of my Co-Members and Manager I have started to build a desk.

Why did you choose recruitment after the Military?When I left the Army I was faced with the same choices as many people that leave which was security, personal trainer or some sort of manual labour. I didn’t want to do any of these so I started to see what other opportunities were available. I came across recruitment which matched what I was looking for, as it is target driven, competitive and the people make you feel part of the team from day one.

Why did you choose REED?When I left the Army I worked for a couple of different recruitment companies before REED. None of them offered the training and career development opportunities that REED do, which was one of the key things I was looking for when I left the Army.

What are your main achievements to date?I have only been with REED a short time, I feel that I achieved quite a bit as getting past the selection phase is quite a achievement.

Any advice for service leavers?If you are thinking or have already left the Army then I would seriously suggest a career in recruitment especially with REED as the training and career development they provide is second to none.

Find out more about the REED Ex-Military Internship by visiting www.reedglobal.com



Re-train with an Apprenticeship

On leaving the Armed Forces have you considered undertaking an Apprenticeship to re-train for your future career?

They are not just for school leavers and are a way to obtain a recognised qualification while gaining valuable industry work experience. Did you know 90% of Apprentices are hired by the Employer on successful completion or set up their own business - there is no upper age limit to complete an Apprenticeship.

Have you left the Armed Forces and have your own company looking to take on an Apprentice?

Colleges offer a variety of courses and subjects and are able to facilitate the Apprenticeship on your behalf. The Apprenticeship framework consists of

the work placement working 4 days per week in the business (vocational) and the theory (Diploma) attending College one day per week. The duration depends on the subject and level however the minimum duration is 1 year and 1 day.


For further information on Apprenticeships or Full and Part Time Courses offered through Fareham College for Forces leavers, families and their children, please visit www.fareham.ac.uk or email [email protected]

Types of Apprenticeships offered by Fareham College:-

• Accountancy

• Automotive

• Beauty Therapy

• Business Administration

• Construction – Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Electrical Installation

• Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, Aerospace, Marine

• Hairdressing & Barbering

• Health & Social Care

• Hospitality & Catering

• IT Marketing

• Sport – Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

• Spectator Safety

• Theatre/Creative & Cultural

Apprenticeship Overview

Min Requirements:

GCSE C Grades in Maths & English or functional skills undertaken

on day release. Live In England, not in full time education.

Levels:

Intermediate - Level 2 - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes.

Advanced Level - 3 - equivalent to 2 A level passes.

Higher Level - 4 and above, or a foundation degree.

Progression:

HNC, HND.

Age:

There is no upper age limit for an Apprentice (min age is 16).

Grades:

Minimum GCSE C Grades in Maths & English.

Employment Status:

PAYE “Employee”.

Hours:

16-17 year olds – minimum 30 hours per week, maximum 40.

18+ minimum 30 hours per week, maximum 48 hours.

Pay Rate:

As agreed with the Employer – the statutory minimum

apprenticeship rate is £3.30 per hour. 19+ the second year

must be paid at the National Minimum Wage for the person’s

age (if not higher).

Funding:

16-18 year olds – Courses are fully Funded by the Government

19+ Funding is reduced with a fee payable by the Employer.

Exemptions:

Those with Degree Qualifications already obtained.

Quality:

Quarterly reviews and Assessments are conducted

and documented.

Employer:

Identify a mentor, induct and create a job description for

the Student. Hold a valid Employers Liability Certificate.

Allow the College to conduct a Health & Safety

Inspection and sign a contract with the College.

Commitment:

Pre-screening and interview conducted by the College

to ensure commitment and suitability.

Support:

The College will offer advice and support around the

interview process and provide Employer information.


Upcoming

Training Courses

TRAINING COURSES

Apple Training AcademyTitle: Paediatric First Aid Level 3 Award (QCF)

Cost: £1,000

Location: Contact for Details

Tel: 01279 725361


CTTS GroupTitle: Level 4 BTEC Professional Award In IPCCTV (ELC)

Cost: £1950 inc VAT

Location: National Training Centre in Lincoln

Tel: 01522 880 902


Ritchies Training Centre LtdTitle: Loading Shovel (Wheeled)

Cost: £1,150

Location: Scotland

Tel: 0141 557 2212


Nuco TrainingTitle: First Aid and Defibrillation Instructor Course with Level 3 E&T

Cost: £8,95 + VAT

Location: Doncaster

Tel: 08456 444999


PIP Professional Training & Services LtdTitle: CSCS Card

Cost: Contact for Information

Location: Contact for Information

Tel: 0208 598 4253


Commercial Operator Training Solutions LtdTitle: ADR all classes and Tankers Management Certificate


Location: Swansea

Tel: 01792 587 250


Oak Tree Management & Training LtdTitle: Facilitating at Meetings


Location: All Oaktree Training Centres

Tel: 01284 763 040


Corporate Risk SystemsTitle: NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Cost: £1,399

Location: Birmingham

Tel: 01283 509175



Train2TrainTitle: Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing Service Management

Cost: £535.00+ VAT

Location: Doncaster

Tel: 07714 754287


BV Associates Limited (Training4Forces)Title: NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Cost: £1750.00 (per candidate)

Location: Paderborn

Tel: 01494 864100


Quanta TrainingTitle: Hyper-V on Windows Server 2012

Cost: £750

Location: Worcester

Tel: 01905 738 716


The Surveillance Group LtdTitle: Level 4 BTEC Professional Award in Tactical Foot and Mobile Surveilance

Cost: £1,110

Location: Worcester

Tel: 0800 587 0170


Edge Hill UniversityTitle: PGCE Secondary English (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS

Cost: Contact for Costs

Location: Edge Hill University

Tel: 01695 575171



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