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As well as being active on social media, we blog regularly with interesting news and useful information for the Armed Forces Community. Why not read our first post which really summarises what BFRS does.

Ainscough Crane Hire Go for Gold

6 March 2025

Ainscough Crane Hire go for gold Armed Forces Covenant Award Congratulations to Ainscough Crane Hire – the UK's market leader for lifting solutions who have achieved the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award as part of the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, having achieved the sil...

Career Transition Checklist: From Military to Civilian Life

22 January 2025

Career Transition Checklist: From Military to Civilian Life Making the transition from military to civilian life can be a daunting process, but British BFRS are here to help every step of the way. We know that every journey is unique, but with the right planning, support, and resources, ...

NEWTYNE - FREE taster training in Python to become a DATA ANALYST

29 August 2024

FREE taster training in Python to become a DATA ANALYST According to a recent report there are skill shortages in the UK DataSkill Shortages Cost £57bn | The Global Recruiter so learning Python can provide you with the skills needed to address that demand. As a Data...

KBR FTX Recruitment Success with BFRS

28 August 2024

KBR/FTX LOGISTICS 360 CAREER RESETTLEMENT SUCCESS WITH BFRS BFRS recently had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to Lee from KBR/FTX Logistics who was at our careers fair as an exhibitor. What we discovered whilst speaking to Lee was that he had attended the same BFRS event last year as an ...

Op Belonging - Supporting Commonwealth & Gurkha Veterans

5 August 2024

Op Belonging : Supporting Commonwealth and Gurkha Veterans BFRS are delighted and proud to announce our Operations Office James Graham has become an Ambassador for Op Belonging. This project focuses on highlighting the often-overlooked service of Commonwealth & Gurkhas veterans who served in th...

3t Training Service expand their course offering in Teesside

15 July 2024

We are excited to anounce that our Sponsors 3t Training Services have expanded their course offering and facilities in the Teesside / Durham area. Have a look at the new course opportunities below that 3t Training are currently offering Military Leavers... Helideck Launch @ Durham...

Flexible Careers for Military Spouses: Work-Life Balance with RSA

25 June 2024

Flexible Careers for Military Spouses: Achieve Work-Life Balance with RSA We recently had the pleasure of meeting some of the team at Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) one of which, was the very lovely Faye Scanlan. Faye is a military spouse who is also a Reinsurance Specialist And Forces Families Lea...

BFRS On The Road - Armed Forces Day 2024

19 June 2024

BFRS On The Road - Armed Forces Day 2024 BFRS are excited to be attending three different Armed Forces Day's this year with teams in all three locations across the UK, including Aldershot, Plymouth and Birmingham! About Armed Forces Day 2024 Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Sat...

CV Tips - Layout and Structure

10 June 2024

CV Layout Tips Creating a well-structured CV involves several key steps to ensure it effectively highlights your qualifications. Begin with your contact information, followed by a professional summary tailored to the job you're applying for. List your work experience in reverse chronological ord...

D-Day80 -BFRS Past Family Military History

5 June 2024

D-Day80 UK: Remembering History and Honoring Legacy with the BFRS Team As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day, known as D-Day80, the significance of this monumental event in history cannot be overstated. D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, was a turning point in Wo...

Capita welcomes…Myth-busting

17 May 2024

Amie joined Capita in October 2017 as a recruitment consultant before moving into the marketing team in January 2023. She's currently Marketing Partnerships Manager for the British Army partnering project. Her favourite part of the role is raising awareness of the opportunities the Army offers, f...

CV Tips: The importance of tailoring your CV to specific job roles

16 May 2024

The importance of tailoring your CV according to the job role you are applying for. Tailoring your CV to specific job roles is essential for several reasons: 1. Shows Relevance Customising your CV highlights the skills, experiences, and qualifications that are directly relevant to the...

3t Training programme helps dozens of ex-military transition into wind

15 May 2024

The 3t Taining Programme helps dozens of ex-military transition into wind industry Our sponsor 3t Training Services are celebrating a two-year milestone since the introduction of its specialist ‘Military to Wind' training programmes, helping more than 200 former military personnel prepa...

Capita welcomes…compassion

15 May 2024

John Conner, Director of Business Performance and Delivery, shares his story of purpose and empathy through the work he does as a charity caseworker for the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA). His work supporting veterans and their families, and the values he brings t...

CV Tips: Personal Statement

14 May 2024

Writing a compelling personal statement on your CV is crucial as it's your opportunity to grab the employer's attention and make a strong first impression. Here are 10 top tips for creating an eye catching personal statement for your CV: 1) Tailor it to the Job Customise your ...

From Military to Arborist with Avove Utilities

9 May 2024

From the British Army to an Arborist with Avove! At our recent Catterick Careers Fair we had the pleasure of interviewing Veteran Brian Coull who was on the Avove stand. Avove were attending as part of the Highground land-based sector career roadshow team. Brian was at the event this time as...

From Battlefields to Windfarms with 3t Training Services

16 April 2024

Military leaver Kenton goes from battlefields to windfarms. Kenton Baker has made the transition from Army life to the wind industry by successfully completing the Military to Wind ELCAS-approved programme hosted by our sponsors 3t Training Services! Thirty-one year old Kenton joined the ...

BFRS A Social Enterprise – Business for Good

14 March 2024

BFRS has recently renewed their membership with Social Enterprise UK! British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) is a Social Enterprise (SE) that works in support of the Armed Forces Community (AFC). BFRS' primary social objective is to work as the focal point between the AFC and commercial bus...

Orsted and 3t Training Services - Women in Wind Initiative

8 March 2024

Orsted and BFRS Sponsor 3t Training Services team up to get more women into the wind industry Two of the renewable industry's biggest names are joining forces in a bid to help address gender imbalance in the wind sector. The ‘Women into Wind' initiative is lead by developer Orsted and ...

SSAFA Cookbook

5 March 2024

Everything Stops for Tea… The SSAFA Cookbook Gill Sharpe is the Publicity and Awareness coordinator for SSAFA, Wiltshire, and has been in a volunteer role at SSAFA for about six years. Gill wanted to find a way of communicating about the work of SSAFA which could be out there in the...

Wallop Wheels and Wings at The Army Flying Museum

27 February 2024

WALLOP WHEELS AND WINGS THE HISTORY OF THE ARMY FLYING MUSEUM BFRS had the pleasure of interviewing Amanda Stallard from The Army Flying Museum which is located at Middle Wallop, Hampshire, between Andover and Salisbury. Amanda tells us the history behind the Army Flying Museum and its colle...

UK Veterans Hearing Foundation Survey

7 February 2024

HELP SUPPORT THE UK VETERANS HEARING FOUNDATION BY PARTICIPATING IN THEIR SURVEY Understanding Your Needs Better The UK Veterans Hearing Foundation, are dedicated to improving the lives of veterans who have served our nation with pride. They understand that the journey after service can come...

From BFRS Careers Fair to A Successful Job at Stantec!

10 January 2024

FROM THE REME TO STANTEC WITH BFRS! We are delighted to share another BFRS success story! Meet Neil Hulme who attended our Tidworth BFRS careers Fair in 2022 and secured a role with Stantec in February 2023. Neil had a great British Army career in the REME and was attached to 32 Regiment Roya...

From the Armoured Corp to the MOD Police

20 December 2023

A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM THE ARMOURED CORP TO THE MOD POLICE Military Service I wanted to join the Army for as long as I could remember. The prospect of doing something completely different, travelling the world, deploying on Operations and all the challenges that went with it, re...

3T Training - Aaron Campbell

7 December 2023

SMC and 3t Training Services Careers Event Success for Military Man Aaron Another fantastic Military to wind transition success from our sponsor 3t Training Services and client Specialist Marine Consultants. BFRS are The sky's the limit for Aaron Campbell, who secured his first wind job fo...

The Identity Shift: From Military to Civilian

7 November 2023

The Identity Shift: From Civilian to Military and From Military to Civilian In this post, we will delve into the profound and transformative journey that individuals undergo when transitioning between civilian life and military service, and then back to civilian life. This exploration sheds l...

Ais Survivex Energy Training for the Armed Forces

7 September 2023

AIS Survivex Speak to Former Navy Submarine Engineer James who dives into offshore career! James Gammon swapped submarines for offshore installations following oil and gas training with AIS Survivex part of the 3t Training Group. After an exciting 6 years in the Navy maintaining state-of-t...

The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme.

31 August 2023

Support for projects which help Armed Forces families access good quality early years childcare The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are delighted to announce the latest round of The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme. Under this programme the Trust will award ...

From the Armed Forces to Residential Surveyor with Sava

29 August 2023

From the Armed Forces to Residential Surveyor and Business Director Lee Dowdall AssocRICS Ex Royal Engineer, Sava graduate and Residential Surveyor and Director of Dowdall Surveying. There are 29 million residential properties in the UK, with a combined value of over £7.4 tri...

Fast Track Opportunities in Refrigeration for the AFC

22 May 2023

Star Refrigeration's Push for Service Leavers in the Refrigeration Industry. About Star Refrigeration: BFRS shine a light on member Star Refrigeration the largest industrial refrigeration contractor in the UK who have over 50 years' experience! Offering an extensive range of services provided thr...

Covenant Fund Programmes Relaunched

16 May 2023

AF Covenant Fund Trust & Their Community Support Two popular Covenant Fund programmes are now open for applications!The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) are pleased to announce the relaunch of both the Force for Change and Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programmes...

OPS Training - Successful Military Transition

9 May 2023

From the Army, to BFRS, to OPS Training We couldn't be prouder of the story we're about to share as it is the prime example of what a BFRS Careers Fairs can be. Seeing someone go through the step-by-step process of their resettlement and having a clear vision of what they wanted their civilian li...

We Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

4 May 2023

BFRS celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, with a look back over his Military Career. King Charles III is the military's Commander-in-Chief. He has always maintained a close relationship with the Armed Forces and served in both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. On 8 March 19...

Preparing for a Successful Transition

4 May 2023

Preparing for a Successful Transition: Tips for Leaving the British Forces As someone who has spent a significant portion of their life serving in the British Forces, transitioning to civilian life can be a daunting prospect. The transition is not just a change in job; it's a change in lifestyle,...

The Future of Women in Logistics

26 April 2023

Palletways Push for Equality Here at BFRS we believe strongly in equality and a balanced working environment hence why we have a diverse group of staff from different walks of life. No matter their age, gender, sexuality or the colour of their skin everyone gets an even chance with us and that's ...

Britannia Leatherbarrows Success Story

18 April 2023

From Army Docker to Warehouse Manager Let's have a look into another successful transition from the military into civilian life this time with BFRS members Britannia Leatherbarrows. They are a friendly, family run business that prides itself on giving personal attention at all times to our custom...

From the Army to Kuehne Nagel - Military Resettlement

3 April 2023

Military Success Story with Kuehne+Nagel Who are Kuehne+Nagel? With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and ...

Veteran Support from Sunderland Uni

28 March 2023

Veterans Shaping a Healthier Future Through Art BFRS partner Sunderland University created a programme to help military veterans have a healthier and happier lifestyle by implementing a variety of services to engage them and keep them active. Below we have a few words from the university and the ...

CNet Training – Military Transition

24 March 2023

Dale Thompson From Electrician To CNet Instructor You may recognise the name of our case study focus today as we celebrated his new role in January when we saw the announcement and now he has come back to us with the full story of his time in the military and what it was like as he transitioned t...

Veterans In Need Charity

22 March 2023

Providing Help & Assistance Veterans In Need is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of veterans who have served our country. Their mission is to provide assistance to those who have bravely served in the military and their families, who may be facing ...

Aldi Increases Their Opportunities

17 March 2023

Advancements At Aldi UK Aldi UK are making great improvements across their vacancies by not only aiming to increase the number of roles they have throughout 2023 but raising the wages of their entry level roles, which is simply incredible! In the current cost of living crisis it is more important...

Successful Military Transition With Kuehne+Nagel

15 March 2023

Kuehne+Nagel Success Story Who are Kuehne+Nagel? With over 80,000 employees at almost 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and contract logis...

Military Relief in Turkey

14 March 2023

Humanitarian Aid For Turkey We are sending our best wishes to all of those affected by the earthquake in Turkey!On February 6th 2023 a magnitude 7.8 quake struck southern Turkey and the whole world took to action. This tragic event sadly took the lives of over 46,000 people including football...

February 2023 Reflection

13 March 2023

A Month In Review – February February is a month of transition as It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The days will grow longer, and the weather starts to warm up. It's a time of reflection, as we look back on the month and take stock of our progress. The three words we ...

Ainscough Training Creating Opportunities

8 March 2023

Ainscough Creating Career Opportunities for the AFC How do you help Service Leavers gain training and qualifications post service? The lifting industry (Cranes) is a great place to start, with not only a wide range of vacancies all across the UK but a wide range of courses to ensure you have the ...

Sunderland University Case Study

6 March 2023

From the Army to Criminology With Sunderland Uni Everyone has a different story when it comes to their resettlement and the journey Alastair has been on is truly one that deserves sharing. It proves you don't need to have all of the answers right away and you can allow yourself time to figure it...

Aldershot 2023 Review

28 February 2023

Achievements at Aldershot 2023 That's a wrap on our first Employment Fair of 2023 which was held in the Aldershot Garrison Sports Centre on February 16th, 2023. This event hosted over 70 forces friendly organisations who were keen to dip their toe into the amazing pool of talent which is the Arme...

RAF Base St Mawgan' Green Thumb

22 February 2023

RAF Base Commended For Environmental Push A big congratulations to the RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall and BFRS member, VIVO Defence Services, for receiving a military commendation for their environmental work. Over the past year, they have worked on seed collection with the National Wildflower Centr...

Military Housing

15 February 2023

Military Housing, What Works, What Doesn't? Military housing is one of the most important and frequently overlooked aspects of military life. The living situation for those who serve, and their families is something we shouldn't take lightly, and it is important that after all they do protecting ...

Military Families With Cumbria NHS

13 February 2023

Cumbria NHS Support Military Families Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS go above and beyond for all members of the Armed Forces Community (AFC) by not only hiring and support those who have served but by ensuring their families are support as well.This can be done in a multitud...

MOD Apprenticeships

10 February 2023

Apprentice Opportunities with The MOD The Ministry Of Defence (MOD) is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships across the UK. No matter what branch of the military you want to learn from they offer apprenticeships to new recruits and to existing staff so there is always an opportunity for...

Apprenticeships With BFRS

8 February 2023

Learning On The Job With BFRS At BFRS we champion apprenticeships and they have always been an integral part of our company employment ethos. As a socially responsible business it has always been extremely important for us to be able to share our knowledge and skills with the next generation of t...

January 2023 Reflection

3 February 2023

A Month In Review – January It's crazy to think we've already finished our first month of 2023!Before you know it, spring will be here and we'll be enjoying the warmer weather. That doesn't mean we're glad it's going quickly; in fact, we wish we could have more time to make sure we start...

Site Equips' 2023 Charity Choice

1 February 2023

YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER IS SITE EQUIP'S CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2023!BFRS is proud to share that our partner, Site Equip, has chosen their charity of the year for 2023, which is Young Lives vs Cancer!Being a Social Enterprise, we think it is very important to have a cause to support and this is o...

Navy Veteran Testimony

30 January 2023

Navy Veteran Resettlement TestimonyJonathan Pearce-Bould served in the Royal Navy for over 30 years performing a variety of engineering roles. Then in July of 2022 he decided to complete his resettlement journey and officially leave the Armed Forces, which isn't an easy task for anyone.&ldq...

CNet Celebrates New Instructors

25 January 2023

CNet's Growing Their Team With Forces MembersCNet Training, who are BFRS members, aren't only helping service leavers by providing them with excellent courses but are hiring them to teach as well, with Dale Thompson CNCI having joined their Instructor team.Successfully delivering quality tr...

Congratulations for Cheshire Constabulary

19 January 2023

Congratulations for Cheshire ConstabularyCongratulating another BFRS member, Cheshire Constabulary, who have received the gold award from the Employer Recognition Scheme for their dedication to helping the AFC.Cheshire Constabulary is one of the 3,000 forces friendly employers committed to ...

Jaguar Land Rover 2023 Apprenticeships

19 January 2023

The Future of Apprenticeships With Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)Apprenticeships have always been a key part to a lot of workplaces, being able to support someone to get their qualification whilst giving them a consistent hands-on experience within a workplace. Here at BFRS we believe in apprentice p...

DHU Healthcare - Case Study

17 January 2023

Connor Crabb - From Combat Medical Technician to Training & Development ManagerIt's always interesting to find out more about the people who transition from the military to civillian life so we have some words from a member of the DHU111 team, Connor Crabb. Connor has been with DHU Healthcare...

Military Success Story With Wincanton

12 January 2023

A Successful Military Transition From WincantonHere we have Rob Wagstaff. After serving in the military for over 30 years he decided to hang up his uniform so he could settle down into civillian life, and thanks to Wincanton his journey to doing that was made simpler. Below we have a short int...

Monumental Milestone For West Midlands RFCA

10 January 2023

Monumental Milestone For West Midlands RFCACongratulations from all of us at BFRS to West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) who have welcomed 1000th Armed Forces Covenant signee. What an achievement!West Midland RFCA are pleased to welcome City of Birmingham Rockets as the ...

Military Transition With Anglian Water

10 January 2023

Military Transition With Anglian WaterHere we have an interview with Army veteran Rab who left the Royal Tank Regiment to become a Logistic Programme Manager with BFRS member, Anglian Water. Rab delves into the reasons why he left the military and what about Anglian Water appealed to him to wo...

VIVO Defence Sponsor Army Hockey Team

13 December 2022

VIVO Defence Proudly Sponsor Army Hockey TeamWhen it comes to supporting the Armed Forces Community (AFC) there is so much more you can do other than just offer a job. There are many other ways in which charities and companies alike support serving members besides helping with their transitio...

Babcock Wins at Women in Defence Awards

12 December 2022

Babcock Wins at Women in Defence AwardsLast week at the Women in Defence Awards 2022, BFRS members Babcock were awarded the ‘Most Improved Charter Signatory' to recognise and celebrate their achievements in improving gender balance.This inaugural award was open to organisations who ha...

ERS Gold Award Winner – Train4All

9 December 2022

ERS Gold Award Winner – Train4All Congratulations are in order for BFRS members, Train4All who have received the Gold ERS award in recognition of all of the hard work they have done for the Armed Forces Community.This award is given to those who have shown a consistent dedication to supp...

NASC President Makes the Top 100

7 December 2022

‘NASC President Makes the Top 100'NASC President Lynn Way has been named as one of the Top 100 most influential Women in Construction in a booklet, published by National Federation of Builders (NFB).Congratulations Lynn! ??Lynn and NASC as a whole have always strived to revolutioni...

BFRS Members Team Up

6 December 2022

BFRS Members Team UpAnglian Water and The Environmental Agency, two BFRS members, have partnered with the Essex Council to find ways of improving the wildlife quality in their surrounding water sources.This unique project forms part of their ‘Get River Positive' initiative, where they...

AACE – From Bronze to Silver

5 December 2022

AACE – From Bronze to Silver BFRS members, AACE, are delighted to have received the Silver Award from the ERS in recognition of their continued support to members of the Armed Forces Community. AACE was founded by former RAF officer Rick Hussey in 1997 to provide specialist engineering cons...

Morson Group - Highly Commended

30 November 2022

Highly Commended Congratulations Congratulations are in order for BFRS Members, Morson Group, who came home with the Highly Commended title for the Best Large Recruitment Business.About the Awards: The best of the best from the UK recruitment industry gathered at East Wintergarden, Canary Whar...

A Year of Success for BFRS

24 November 2022

A Year of Success for BFRSOne Year ago, British Forces Resettlement Services received their Ministry of Defence, Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, this being the MOD's highest level of recognition for employers who support and advocate for the Armed Forces Community.From that point we...

Telent Case Study

16 November 2022

From Communications System Operator to Installation and Provisioning Engineer Meet Kirsty: Kirsty served for 7 years in the Royal Engineers as a Communications System Operator, where she enjoyed making friends, learning new skills, travelling the world – a lifetime of experiences. During K...

Military Man Lands New Job Thanks to AIS Survivex

15 November 2022

Military man lands new wind job thanks to AIS Survivex programme A training programme to reskill former military personnel for the wind industry has helped army mechanic, Jack Taylor scoops a full-time renewables job with Correll Group. Just four weeks after completing the AIS Survivex ‘Mi...

AIS Survivex – Military Transition

14 November 2022

From Rifles to Rigs with Painter Blaster Training. 30-year-old Jamie Gray from Glasgow has swapped army life for an offshore career maintaining oil rigs thanks to AIS Survivex. Following school, Jamie started a career as an electrician but quickly decided it wasn't for him. Instead, he joined the...

Remembrance from Samworth Brothers

9 November 2022

Remembrance from Samworth BrothersBFRS partners, Samworth Brothers Supply Chain, have taken a massive leap in showing their support of the Armed Forces Community (AFC) by creating a trailer specifically designed for Remembrance Day. This red and poppy full design is now travelling across the c...

Award Winner Chevron TM

4 November 2022

Chevron TM ‘The Highway to Victory' BFRS member, Chevron TM is the proud recipient of the National Highways ACE Better Together Award 2021/22. They were a winner in the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year category for “reducing incursion numbers using digital techno...

Anglian Water - Success Story

4 November 2022

Anglian Water - Jodi's Transition Success From the RAF to Change Manager!An interview with Jodi who served in the RAF before finding success at Anglian Water. I joined the Royal Air Force when I was 18yrs old and served for 13yrs 6months. I was an Intelligence Analyst throughout my career but...

Award Winners CNet

3 November 2022

CNet Take the Gold Again!Earlier this year, BFRS members, CNet attended the ‘Network Computing Awards' where they were awarded the ‘Education & Training Provider of the Year'! This is now the second year in a row they have been voted best in this category, which is a testament to t...

Train4All - Women in Construction

1 November 2022

Amazing Opportunity for Women to Step Into the Industry BFRS Members, Train4All have recently announced their new 'Women in Construction' course, an amazing opportunity for women looking to get into the construction industry. They are offering two 6-week courses where participants can learn DIY s...

HighGround Rural Week - October 2022

1 November 2022

Another Successful Rural Week! HighGround has completed another one of their Rural Weeks which aim to help Forces Members, serving or not, connect back to nature and teach people key outdoor skills. Now having finished their October week, they had a few things to say about the impact it has had a...

AIS Survivex – Coupled Commendation

31 October 2022

‘AIS Survivex – Coupled Commendation' On Wednesday 26th October BFRS gold-level sponsors, AIS Survivex received special commendation at the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Awards! Charlie Guthrie, Head of renewables, and David Newbigging, Business Development Manager, both collected ...

Telent Mark Remembrance

28 October 2022

Telent Mark Remembrance In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday, BFRS members Telent are will be supporting the launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal with colleagues selling poppies in their local area. With lots of their colleagues having a proud military background, Telent's workforc...

Kings Secure Technologies Veteran Success

25 October 2022

Kings Secure Technologies Veteran Success From Electronic Technician to Design Engineer, Andy Served in the Royal Signals for 15 years before joining BFRS members Kings Secure Technologies. Below is a Q&A with Andy all about his transition and how he found success in security. Tell us about...

Jacobs 'One Million Lives'

25 October 2022

Jacobs 'One Million Lives' Free Mental Health Check-In Tool Mental health affects us all. In the time it will take you to read this article, one person on average will have chosen to end their own life. Because of this, BFRS members Jacobs, in collaboration with global mental health professionals...

Colas Rail - Platoon Commander to Construction Manager

20 October 2022

Colas Rail - Army Platoon Commander to Construction Manager Dan serves as a Reservist in the as a Army Platoon Commander and is also a Construction Manager for BFRS members, Colas Rail. In this Q&A, Dan gives an insight in to how Colas Rail support him and his military lifestyle. What do you ...

Woodland Xperiences

18 October 2022

Woodland Xperiences Embrace your past – pursue your future – let your adventure begin. Woodland Xperiences is founded by a veteran who profoundly believes in the recuperative and therapeutic power of getting back to nature with woodland and adventurous activities on land and water. Ou...

Colas Rail Royal Navy Success Story

17 October 2022

Colas Rail Royal Navy Success Story Joel served in the Royal Navy as a Aircraft Engineering Technician for 13 years and now he works for BFRS partner Colas Rail as Head of Traction and Rolling Stock. In this Q&A Joel shares how he landed success in his resettlement.What do you think about BFRS...

VIVO Defence - Navy Transition Success Story

6 October 2022

Vivo Defence – Navy Transition Success StoryA Q&A with Mick, a veteran of the Royal Navy now working as a Relationship Manager for Vivo Defence What was your role in the Armed Forces and when did you serve from and to? I joined the Royal Navy as a Junior Assistant Caterer (2nd Class) ...

Venture Security - Military Transition Success Story

3 October 2022

Venture Security Management – Military Success Story A Q&A with Otis, a veteran of the British Army now working as a Mobile Patrol Officer for Venture Security.How did you first get into working in security? Before joining Venture, I was a soldier in the British Armed Forces. It started...

Jacobs Enforcement - Transition Success Story

29 September 2022

Jacobs Enforcement – Military Transition Success Story Dale Joined Jacobs Enforcement in September 2020 “I joined the Royal Dragoon Guards back in 2005 as an AFV armoured crewman. I completed a total of 15 years in the military and during that time I learnt many skills and traits w...

Aspire Defence Are Gold Award Winners

29 September 2022

Aspire Defence are Gold Award Winners! Aspire Defence Recognised as An Employer of Choice Within the Armed Forces Community Five years after first receiving the silver award, Aspire Defence Services Limited has now been awarded Gold in the UK Defence Employers Recognition Scheme.The Award was ...

Ops Training - Success Story

27 September 2022

Ops Training – Success Story From Royal Marine Commando to OPS Wind Turbine TechnicianMeet David, he is just one example of the many ex-service personnel who have successfully transitioned from serving his country to saving the world – quite literally. Having left the Royal Marines...

Early Years Programme Launch - Press Release

8 September 2022

Early Years programme: Grants to enhance pre-school learning for Service children Applications are now open for the Early Years programme which will fund projects that enhance learning for Service children aged 0-5 years, from serving Armed Forces families and create and enhance great places to l...

AIS Survivex - Success Story

6 September 2022

AIS Survivex - Success Story From RAF to Ropes: a #Military Transition Story with AIS Survivex “As a former military instructor, I know outstanding training and AIS Survivex has it!”. Former military man, Chris Duffy has swapped training military parachuting in the RAF for a new j...

DHL Awarded Gold Again

6 September 2022

DHL RECEIVES GOLD AWARD Award recognises concerted recruitment effort and programmes to support Armed Services veterans and Reservists in the workplace DHL Supply Chain has been awarded Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2015...

TIB Success Story - Steve Gill

6 September 2022

TIB Success Story - Steve Gill Steve served with the Royal Engineers prior to transitioning in to work with TIB. Below is a Q&A with Steve about his role. Why would you recommend TIB work to suitable friends and former colleagues? TIB is a friendly agency to work for and you can choose your a...

TIB Success Story - Jackie Shove

6 September 2022

TIB Success Story - Jackie Shove Prior to working for TIB, Jackie was in the Royal Air Force Below is a Q&A with Jackie about her transition from the RAF in to working for TIB.What has been the most rewarding aspect of your work supporting schools? The most rewarding aspects are being able to ...

VIVO - Bronze Award

6 September 2022

VIVO - Bronze Award Holders Vivo Defence Services have recieved the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Bronze Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) As a company dedicated to defence, they are passionate about supporting the armed forces community and service personnel by employin...

FTX Logistics - Military Case Study

5 September 2022

FTX Logistics - Military Success Story Jonathan Candler at FTX Logistics shares his experience as an FTX Sponsored Reserve.Here are some words from Jonathan about his journey: "I am employed as an FTX Maintainer, working on the impressive 8×8 700HP Oshkosh 1070F tractor and King GTS100 ...

VIVO - Military Spouse Success Story

1 September 2022

VIVO - Military Spouse Success Story This is the Case Study of Laura Butress, a Military Spouse who works as a Project Manager at Vivo.What is your spouse's role in the Armed Forces? "My husband is a Warrant Officer in the Royal Artillery and we have lived in SFA for the last 18 years in both...

Chevron Traffic Management Case Study

22 August 2022

Ian Boyd - Case Study As an Infantryman in the Army with a career spanning 27 years, life on civvy street was definitely going to be different for Ian Boyd. Ian had served in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan as well as a few United Nations tours. When he left the forces, he ...

Star Refrigeration Case Study

22 August 2022

Steven's Resettlement Story A Q&A with Star Refrigeration What is your current job title? Refrigeration Engineer.Before working with Star, you served in the Armed Forces. Can you tell us a bit about your role in the army? I served over 22 years in the Royal Artillery, mainly in the G4 ch...

Hemlow Improver Programme Shortlisted for Award

9 August 2022

Hemlow Improver Programme shortlisted for IWFM Impact Award!We are pleased to announce that the Hemlow Improver Programme has been shortlisted as a finalist in the People Development and Talent Retention category in the IWFM Impact Awards!As one of the most prestigious events in the workp...

SSGC Double Award Nomination

9 August 2022

Congratulations to SSGC!The UK's fastest-growing security company has received a double award nomination from the globally-renowned Ex-Forces in Business Awards. Swindon-based SSGC secured the nomination for Employer of the Year for the second year running, while its brilliant resource manager...

SSGC Recognised with Gold Award

9 August 2022

SSGC Take The GoldThe UK's fastest-growing security company has been presented with the highest badge of honour in recognition of its continued support of the armed forces. Swindon-based SSGC has been presented with the prestigious gold award from the Employer Recognition Scheme, which identif...

Fun In The Sun

24 June 2022

Welcome back to the BFRS Blog! This week's installment will be all about the recent activity here at BFRS and there is plenty to update you on!What's New? We have welcomed a new member to the BFRS team. Konstantina Bouranta has joined us as Business Development Assistant and will be helping th...

AIS Survivex and BFRS Partnership

15 June 2022

Intoducing Military2EnergyLeading training provider, AIS Survivex, has sealed a deal with the British Forces Resettlement Service (BFRS) to support those looking to work in the global energy sector after leaving military life. The deal will see AIS Survivex become BFRS Gold Plus Sponsors and w...

Supporting Veterans Into Long Term Careers In Logistics

13 June 2022

Supporting Verterans In Long Term Careers Original source: Supporting Veterans into long term careers in logistics (mylogisticsmagazine.com)As an industry, supply chain logistics is evolving and to meet these changing demands we have a growing need to attract a more diverse range of skills and...

BFRS National Careers Fair Leicester 2022

6 June 2022

BFRS – Resettlement Straight from the Horse's MouthMany members of the Armed Forces Community (AFC) are facing the home stretch of their time in service, and British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) are helping them over the hurdles and into civvy street! With employment and training ...

Case Study Richard Parsons

31 May 2022

TIB Services - Resettlement SuccessFormer Royal Logistics Corps, 23 years Richard's advice to service leavers: get lots of courses under your belt, particularly covering IT, Health & Safety and HGV. He discovered TIB Services via the BFRS website and finds BFRS provides very helpful tools and ...

Adapt and Adjust Advice For Civvy Street

27 May 2022

Civvy Street Adivce Civilian workplace culture can be quite different to how it is in the Military. To be successful in the workplace, you are going to have to adapt, communicate, and influence. The civilian workplace can be less structured than what you might have been used to in the Forces. The...

Is This Thing On?

20 May 2022

New Introductions!Firstly, welcome to our blog, we're delighted that you have decided to join us on this space. We'll be using this platform to provide you with frequent updates about BFRS, industry news, military life, interviews and case studies from members of the #ArmedForcesCommunity in t...