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advice, support from your

trained advisors to provide guidance and support on

career consultants help you with your future plans and

workshops, training qualifications, developing your skills

choices for your next career,, approaching employers and

leaving the forces, workshops and briefings to

employment events, job

CTP FOCUS on Resettlement Newsletter • Issue 55 • July 2013

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ISSUE 55 • July 2013

FOCUS on Resettlement

Inside this month’s issue

Page 21

CTP Events Check out these dates for your

diary, including company presentations, industry awareness days, employment

fairs and the forthcoming online careers fair.

Pages 3-14

News in Brief

Find out about the new downloadable Industry Sector guides on the CTP website, plus information about a forthcoming event for Service leavers considering starting their own business. Page 19-20

Job Finding A snapshot of vacancies on RightJob, plus recent

placements & details of new employment initiatives from Tesco, BAE Systems, Serco &

many more!

Focus on: Troops

to Teachers Read about a new route into a

rewarding second career as a

teacher, for non-graduate

Service leavers. Page 15

Page 16

Success Story: Kevin Kiff Read the resettlement story of

Kevin Kiff, and how he found his new role in Network Security via a military

colleague.

CTP Training Details of updates to our Facilities Management training

courses, plus find out about the range of training options for Service leavers in Northern

Ireland. Pages 17-18

Your one stop shop for the latest resettlement related news, jobs, training & more!

Welcome to the July issue of Focus! This month’s edition is jam packed with

information to support you on your resettlement journey: check out the wide

variety of employment initiatives currently on offer from a number of national

organisations specifically seeking the skills of Service leavers like you. Plus, find

out about a new way into teaching for non-graduate Service leavers, read

updates from our Resettlement Training Centre and get up-to-speed with the

latest news and resettlement events. We hope you enjoy the issue!

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Tuesday 30th July & Tuesday 6th August

10:00 – 19:00

Whichever stage of resettlement you’re at, don’t miss out on

the largest military career transition event ever held in the UK

Explore the many different options as you consider your

future career - come along to meet and chat to employers

with current and future vacancies, including...

... all without leaving the comfort of your own

home or base, from anywhere in the world!

Click here to register online today!

Alternatively, please type or copy and paste the following link into your URL and press the enter button: http://bit.ly/10PyyXt

Event sponsors:

Other organisations attending the event:

▪ Discuss training options with MoD accredited training providers from

across all industry sectors

▪ Watch webinars on a range of topics to help with your career

transition

▪ Download brochures and company information to view in your own

time

▪ Access Regional Brigades to discuss living and working in your

chosen area

▪ Access the fair between the two live dates to leave messages for

exhibitors with any questions you may have

Plus:

https://vts.inxpo.com/Launch/QReg.htm?ShowKey=13046&AffiliateKey=16781&AffiliateData=ctp

http://bit.ly/10PyyXt


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FOCUS on: Job Finding

Current Vacancies on RightJob Here are just a few of the vacancies currently on our job site,

RightJob, which can be accessed via the CTP website.

RIGHTJOB

ID JOB TITLE LOCATION

SALARY

(Per Annum)

CLOSING

DATE

N07408 SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ENGINEER

London £35,000-£45,000 27/07/2013

N05040 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

MANAGER (BDM) Croydon £26,400 -£30,000 31/07/2013

N06374 JOINTER

Essex, Guildford, Surrey, Chatham,

Kent, South East

£20,959 - £27,623 31/07/2013

N06378 FIELD ENGINEER Camberley, Surrey, Hemel Hempstead

£24,424 - £44,326 31/07/2013

N06381 CATEGORY SPECIALIST

South of England, East of England,

London

£40,000 - £45,000 31/07/2013

N07196 LINESMAN Various £20,959 – £27,623 31/07/2013

N07580 HEAVY PLANT TECHNICIAN South East £26,000 - £28,000 02/08/2013

N07407 SENIOR IT SUPPORT ENGINEER London £30,000 - £45,000 05/08/2013

N07848 ERC CONTROLLER Boston £20,000 06/08/2013

N08033 WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR Dartford, Kent £25,000 - £27,000 10/08/2013

N08170 HIRE REPRESENTATIVE – NW &

North Wales

Stoke on Trent Based, Staffs

£22,000 - £30,000 13/08/2013

N08205

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER - INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES &

CHARGERS

Basingstoke £20,000 - £30,000 13/08/2013

N08368 INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN Grangemouth £33,473 - £38,204 18/08/2013

N08392 HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER Dumfries £25,000 + car 19/08/2013

N08456 MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN –

MOBILE North West £28,000 - £30,000 19/08/2013

N07823 PRESSURE ENGINEERING SURVEYOR (HNC/HND)

Northumberland £33,000 + Car 30/08/2013

RightJob—search for jobs RightJob is our online job site allowing Service

leavers registered with the CTP to search and apply

for any of the thousands of live vacancies on the

jobs database, uploaded by employers specifically

seeking leavers of the Armed Forces. Login through our website www.ctp.org.uk


www.ctp.org.uk

FOCUS on: Employment News

RANK JOB TITLE SALARY

PA

INDUSTRY

SECTOR

MAJ Project Manager £25,270 Project Management

PO Deputy Retail Manager £23,000 Retail

SSGT Operations Manager £26,000 Management

LCPL LGV C+E Driver £25,000 Transport

SPR Crane Operator £25,000 Construction

FS Management System & Technical

Document Adviser £55,000 Administration

SAC IT Support £20,000 IT

SGT Manufacturing Technician £33,500 Engineering

AB1 Security Driver £20,000 Security

CAPT Logistics & Supply Manager £50,000 Logistics

CPL Cash In Transit Security Driver £20,030 Security

F/SGT Production Scheduler £28,360 Management

LS Health and Safety Assessor £20,000 Health and Safety

WO1 Business Support Consultant £27,650 Consultancy

Below is a sample of recent Service leaver placements made by the CTP

Employment Team. These were all jobs that were posted on RightJob, so be

sure to login and check for those currently available that meet your criteria.

Successful Placements through the CTP

CONSIDERING A CAREER IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT

OR DISTRIBUTION?

Resilience. Responsiveness. Innovation. Empathy. Collaboration.

Sound familiar? The same leadership qualities you use in the Services are what you’ll need at Tesco.

Tesco are currently looking for Lead and Line Managers with extensive managerial experience and

leadership skills. They need candidates who will lead a team in a Store or Distribution Centre,

making key decisions that support your colleagues to deliver their job whilst still providing a great

shopping experience to the customers. To apply for these roles and discuss their work attachment

programme please log into Job ID N07532.

Tesco are also running presentations to highlight their opportunities in retail

Management and Distribution. Attend to find out more about on-going employment

opportunities - book your place today using the contact details below.

Location Date Contact

RRC

Catterick 22nd July 2013

Steve Strefford: [email protected] Civ: 01748 872905 / Mil: 94731 2905

RRC

Cottesmore 10th September 2013

Alison Clare: [email protected] Civ: 01572 812241 Ext 7126 / Mil: 95341 7126

mailto:[email protected]



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Are you interested in a 2 week logistics

work placement with the chance to showcase

your skills to civilian companies?

This Scheme has now been extended until the end of August 2013!

Places are limited so apply now for your chance to take up a 2 week logistics work placement. Gain civilian experience and show these

companies just how employable you are!

Who is providing the work placements? Skills for Logistics, a government

funded organisation, has in excess of 1,500 opportunities across the UK provided

by a range of National Employers who recognise and value the skills of Service

personnel.

Who is offering the placements? Organisations that are involved in this

programme include:

What is the work placement? It is a 2 week Civilian Work Attachment with an

employer in one of the roles on offer. Current roles available include: Drivers (all

types), Warehousing, Construction, Engineering, Administration, Financial,

Procurement, Stock & Inventory Managers, Warehouse Managers, Transport

Manager from industry entry level through to senior management.

What is the benefit of doing a work placement? The placement provides the

chance to gain invaluable commercial experience with an organisation actively

recruiting in the Logistics Sector In addition; you will be given interview practice

and feedback at the end of the placement to assist you with any future

application.

How do you apply for a work placement? Please log in to Job Reference

T95007 to register your interest in the programme.

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FOCUS on: Employment News VARIOUS POSITIONS WITH CLEE HILL

Clee Hill is the largest independent compaction and surface dressing

hire company in the UK with its Head Office located in Chesterfield and

depots in Glasgow, Darlington, Chesterfield, Ludlow, Dartford, Stoke,

Corby and Andover.

The aims of Clee Hill continue to be to offer customers:

▪ The best quality and range of plant available.

▪ A prompt and efficient service.

▪ Value for money.

We attempt to achieve these aims by:

▪ Working in 'partnership' with our customers.

▪ Replacing and modernising our plant fleet holding.

▪ Expanding and improving our depot network; we have opened 7 depots during the last decade.

▪ Employing knowledgeable hire staff to provide help and advice when required.

▪ Offering an efficient delivery and collection transport service.

▪ Operating a fleet of fully equipped mobile service vans with experienced fitters and a regular service programme.

▪ Continually monitoring our performance against our objectives with the help of the Quality Management System and our recent recognition as an Investor in People.

The following positions are currently available at Clee Hill please apply via RightJob:

GE WANT YOU!

GE is not only a world-renowned brand but an organization committed to

recruiting Service leavers. They currently have vacancies across their Oil and

Gas industries, as detailed below. The CTP is working with GE to develop links

across the rest of the business, so watch this space for future vacancies.

Job ID Job Title Closing Date Location

N07806 Mobile Fitter – Stoke on Trent 6/8/2013 Stoke on Trent, Staffs

N07812 Workshop Fitter – Dartford 6/8/2013 Dartford, Kent

N07825 Mobile Fitter – Dartford 6/8/2013 Dartford, Kent

N07829 Mobile Fitter - Corby 6/8/2013 Corby, Northants

N07830 HGV Driver 6/8/2013 Andover, Hants

N07853 Workshop Fitter - Corby 6/8/2013 Corby, Northants

N08033 Workshop Supervisor 10/8/2013 Dartford, Kent

N08170 Hire Representative – NW & North Wales 13/8/2013 Stoke on Trent

Based, Staffs


N06555 Project Management Leadership Program 06/07/13 Bristol and Aberdeen


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VACANCIES WITH BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems is a global defence, aerospace and security

company employing around 88,200 people worldwide. Our

wide-ranging products and services cover air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics,

security, information technology, and support services.

We are delighted that BAE Systems are an event sponsor for the CTP Online Careers Fair,

and are keen to recruit personnel from the Services. If you are interested in opportunities

with them please ensure you attend the fair and communicate with their recruiters.

Click here for further information and to book your place.

WORK FOR SERCO

Operating globally. Serco support governments, agencies and companies

who seek a trusted partner with a solid track record of providing assured

service excellence. They offer operational, management and consulting

expertise in the aerospace, defence, education, health, home affairs, science, technology, transport

and commercial sectors.

Exciting, demanding and rewarding are three words that sum up the working day at Serco. Their

long-term success depends on the talents, commitment and shared values of their staff

Serco:

▪ Improve patient care with health services

▪ Rehabilitate offenders in prisons

▪ Protect borders through technology

▪ Provide swift, safe travel with trains and transport systems

▪ Help young people learn in the schools and training centres they manage

▪ Enable trade by the precise measurements undertaken by their scientists

▪ Bring service to life

Search Serco vacancies on Right Job and visit the Serco booth at the

CTP Online Careers Fair on 30th July and 06th August!

Job ID Job Title Closing

Date Location

N08399 Supply Chain Operations Manager 03/07/2013 Wales - North, Gwynedd

N08470 Project Control Lead FOC 04/07/2013 Norfolk, Midlands - East

N06866 Project Management – In-Service

Documentation Manager 13/07/2013

North West, Barrow-in-

Furness LA14, Cumbria

N06499 Supplier Management Advisor 16/07/2013 Scotland - West, Glasgow

N07525 BAE job roles UK wide 19/07/2013


Furness, Cumbria, South East,

Rochester, Kent, Portsmouth,

South of England,

Farnborough, Hampshire

T90442 *Principal Commissioning Engineer 23/07/2013 North West, Barrow-in-

T90443 *Senior Operability Engineer (Start

date as available) 31/07/2013


Furness, Cumbria

http://www.ctp.org.uk/onlinecareersfair


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NATIONWIDE OPPORTUNITIES WITH AUTOGLASS!

Autoglass have a significant number of permanent vacancies for trainee

and experienced windscreen technicians to join their highly skilled and

prestigious team.

If you are customer focused, driven by delivering a quality job, have a flexible approach and enjoy

the freedom of working with minimal supervision, then Autoglass want to hear from you.

They will provide you with a uniform, mobile phone and van, an excellent salary with 28 days paid

leave annually and a great bonus scheme.

You will be given the very best training using the latest equipment in their state-of-the-art training

centre. Supporting you in gaining the Auto Glazing Accreditation (ATA), a nationally recognised

external qualification awarded by The Institute of the Motor Industry. It’s hard work, with plenty of

rewards for committed people who are determined to impress motorists with the best and friendliest

service.

What’s more, if you’re looking for excellent career development opportunities, they have a great

progression plan.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please login to RightJob for full details. Job reference

N08699

The closing date for these opportunities is 12th July 2013.

BT FAST TRACK LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Have you got experience and a track record of success – and the evidence to

back it up? Do you thrive on responsibility? Are you prepared to commit to a

three-year programme that will involve four rotations across our business to gain a wealth of

expertise?

Our Fast Track Leadership Programme is a unique scheme for high flyers who can make an

immediate impact on our business and become part of our top management team in the future. We

are looking for individuals with a proven track record in business, those who can take responsibility

in their stride, inspire others and grasp complex business concepts. Individuals with a burning

desire to achieve even more than they have already.

To be considered, you must:

▪ Have a 1st or 2:1, or a 2:2 and a supplementary MSc/ MBA or equivalent

▪ Be able to demonstrate high levels of achievement in your career to date

▪ Be able and willing to work away from home for extended periods in the UK and, potentially,

internationally

▪ Be totally committed to progressing into a leadership role

▪ Be seeking, and ready for, an accelerated programme to develop your skills

▪ Be willing to work for a starting salary that will not exceed £55,000

For more information or to apply, login to RightJob Reference N08790.

Regional Employment Bulletins

For further updates on employment opportunities by region, remember to

check our monthly Regional Employment Bulletins covering nine regions across the UK and also overseas. Click here to read the latest CTP

Employment Bulletins


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FOCUS on: Employment News ENGINEERING VACANCIES WITH RSA

RSA's Engineering Inspection business has been making history for over 150

years by delivering products and services that provide extra protection in an

ever-changing world.

They are working with the CTP to fill the following vacancies:

Apply now via RightJob and ensure you attend the CTP Online Careers Fair on 30th July

and 6th August to speak to RSA Group advisors online.

Job ID Job Title Closing Date Salary Location

N07225 Engineering Surveyor 19/07/2013 £33,000 + Car Peterborough

N07226 Engineering Pressure Surveyor 19/07/2013 £33,000 + Car Kent

N07227 Engineering Pressure Surveyor 19/07/2013 £33,000 + Car North

Lincolnshire

N07307 Engineering Surveyor 19/07/2013 £33,000 + Car Aberdeen

N07309 Electrical Engineering Surveyor 19/07/2013 £33,000 + Car Chelmsford

N07217 Engineering Technician 19/07/2013 £25,000 + Car Edinburgh

N07218 Electrical Engineering Technician 19/07/2013 £25,000 + Car Edinburgh

N07222 Engineering Surveyor 19/07/2013 £33,000 + Car Kendal/Penrith

N07822 Electrical Engineering Surveyor

(HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Northampton

N07823 Pressure Engineering Surveyor

(HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Northumberland


(HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Peterborough

N07828 Engineering Surveyor (HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Aberdeen

N07817 Engineering Surveyor (HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Nuneaton

N07818 Engineering Surveyor (HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Felixstowe


(HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Luton


(HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Bristol


(HNC/HND) 30/08/2013 £33,000 + Car Kent

https://www.ctp.org.uk/employment-bulletins

https://www.ctp.org.uk/employment-bulletins



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VACANCIES WITH BMT DEFENCE SERVICES

BMT Defence Services is the leading independent centre of engineering design, support and technical services for defence customers in the UK. From concept design to acquisition support, in-service design and technology management, we are known for our innovation, expertise and ability to tackle the most complex design and sys-tems issues.

We have a strong track record in naval platform design for surface warships, submarines and auxiliaries, together with extensive acquisition support experience within both maritime and land domain projects.

Our success can be attributed to our dedicated and motivated people who have expertise in systems engineering, naval architecture, marine and combat system engineering and software development.

If you are interested in applying please visit RightJob using the references below. Please note, all vacancies are based in Bath.

For more information please Sarah Crawford on 0117 9276176 or [email protected]

Job ID Job Title Salary

T97504 Hull & Systems Surveillance Requirement Engineer £30k - £40,000

T97505 Nuclear Submarine Mechanical Engineering Manager/Principal £45k - £55,000

T97506 Principal Naval Architect - Submarines £35k - £55,000

T97508 Systems Engineering, Naval and Land Domain £35k - £50,000

T97509 Whole Boat and Technical Documentation Update Engineer £30k - £40,000

T97502 Documentation Management Centre Lead Engineer £30k - £40,000

T96740 Senior Marine Safety Engineers - Underwater Systems £30k - £45,000

WORK FOR UK POWER NETWORKS!

If you live in London, the East of England or the South East you are probably one of more than eight million customers to whom we distribute electricity.

We own and operate the network of underground cables and overhead power lines that bring the electricity to whom we distribute electricity.

Altogether, there are 170,000 kilometres of underground cables and overhead lines and more than 130,000 substations. We have 5,500 employees located across the three regions, with principal offices in London, Bury St Edmonds, Potters Bar, Maidstone, Crawley and Ipswich.

Visit RightJob today to apply for these jobs!


Date Location Salary

N06381 Category Specialist 31/07/13 South of England, Kent, East of England, London £40,000 - £45,000

N06392 Craft Attendant -

Jointer 31/07/13 South of England, Kent, East of England, London

£20,730 - £21,528

N06378 Field Engineer 31/07/13 Camberley, Surry, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire,

East of England £24,424 - £44,326

N06384 Fitter 31/07/13 South of England, Kent, East of England, London £24,292 - £27,621

N06374 Jointer 31/07/13 Essex, Guildford, Surrey, Chatham,

Kent, South East £20,959 - £27,623

N07196 Linesman 31/07/13 Peterborough, Cambridge, Bedford, Crawley,

West Sussex, Essex, Enfield, London, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, London

£20,959 – £27,623




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VACANCIES WITH DE&S (MOD)

DE&S is running a special project for the next 9 to 12 months in order to recruit c1800 highly skilled and experienced individuals for the following functions: Commercial, Programme and Project Management, Finance, Engineering & Science, Logistics, Information.

Relocation Package/Expenses - First Appointment expenses of up to £8,000 may be payable.

The posts will cover a variety of grades from Band B to Band D. The majority of posts will be based at Bristol Abbey Wood, but other locations are also available across the UK.

All the posts will be advertised on RightJob - if you are interested, please set your alerts appropriately and keep an eye on a daily/weekly basis as many will have a quick turnaround!

Current vacancies:

Jobs closing early July:

Please apply separately for every position you wish to apply for as one application will not cover all!

The application process does take time, so please allow enough time to complete all sections;

however you can save your application and return to complete it later. Each position will have

several hyperlinks at the bottom to assist your application – please do follow this advice as failure to

produce a tailored CV and supporting statement will result in not passing the paper sift.

Please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Crawford, CTP Employment Consultant,

should you have any queries about these positions:

[email protected] 0117 9276176 – 07852 287803


Date Salary

Locations with number of

vacancies

N08178

C1 CAAS (Cost Assurance and Analysis Service) Cost Engineer

08/07/2013 From

£35,648

Barrow: 1, Abbey Wood: 1, Manchester: 2, London: 1

Portsmouth: 1

N08625

C2 CAAS (Cost Assurance and Analysis Service) Cost Engineer

08/07/2013 From

£29,258

Barrow: 1, Abbey Wood: 1, Yeovilton: 2, Segensworth: 1,

Rosyth: 2, Manchester: 5, London: 1, Devonport: 1,

Portsmouth: 1, (AWE) Reading: 3

N08628

C1/ CAAS (Cost Assurance and Analysis Service) - Cost Forecaster

08/07/2013 From Abbey Wood: 6, Yeovilton: 1,

Andover: 1, Corsham: 1

N08630 C2/ CAAS (Cost Assurance and

Analysis Service) Cost Forecaster 08/07/2013

From £29,258

Abbey Wood: 12, Yeovilton: 1 Andover: 2, Manchester: 2

N08614

C1 – Engineer – Air 11/07/2013 From

£35,648 Abbey Wood: 14, Lincoln: 1

Yeovil: 1

N08615

C2 – Engineer - Air 11/07/2013 From

£29,258 Abbey Wood: 42, Westland Yeovil:

1, RNAS Yeovilton: 5


Date Salary

Locations with number of

vacancies

N07706

C1 Programme & Project Management

03/07/2013 £35,648 Abbey Wood: 30

N07660

C2 Programme & Project Management

03/07/2013 £29,258 Abbey Wood: 30




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VARIOUS ROLES WITH RHEAD GROUP

Rhead Group is a privately owned consultancy providing professional services

and expert cost and project control capabilities for the delivery of major

international programmes.

Founded in 1985, the company now manages a portfolio of international infrastructure,

construction and asset management programmes worth over five billion pounds per year. These

projects are managed on behalf of private and public sector clients across the energy

transmission, power generation, defence, carbon capture and storage and transport sectors from

our offices in the UK, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

VACANCIES WITH AMAZON

Amazon.co.uk, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, was launched in 1998. Today, the site

provides fast, convenient service for customers in the UK, Ireland and beyond and

offers many of the same customer features offered on Amazon.com, including

personalized recommendations, wish lists and Amazon.co.uk Marketplace.

Amazon is working with the CTP to attract Service leavers into various roles in

Operation Managers, Logistics, Health and Safety, HR, IT and other Management

opportunities. Please apply online for the following vacancies:

Job ID Job Title Location Closing Date

N07801 Planner Midlands - West, Scotland - North, South

West, North East, Midlands - East, North West 08/08/2013

N07795 Project Controls Managers Scotland - West, North West 08/08/2013

N07793 Project Engineer – Midlands - West 08/08/2013

N07802 Project Engineer -

Mechanical

Midlands - West, Midlands - East, North West,

South West 08/08/2013

N07797 Project Manager Scotland - North, South West, Midlands - 08/08/2013

N07798 Project Manager Scotland - North, South West, Midlands - 08/08/2013

N07794 Project Supervisor (E&I) Midlands - West 08/08/2013

N07808 Senior Planner

Scotland - West, Scotland - East, South West,

Midlands - East, Midlands - West, South East,

North West, North East, London

09/08/2013

N07791 Senior Quantity Surveyor Midlands - West 08/08/2013


N07349 Customer Services HR Manager 08/07/2013 Cork, Ireland

N06596 Loss Prevention Specialist 08/07/2013 Swansea, Wales

N06580 Area Manager / Shift Operations Managers 22/07/2013 Doncaster

N06554 Continuous Improvement Manager 31/07/2013 Cork, Ireland

N06585 Financial/Business Analyst 02/08/2013 Doncaster



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CALLING ALL C+E DRIVERS

REGISTER FOR A FREE

GET FULLY QUALIFIED FOR A SUCCESSFUL DRIVING CAREER OUTSIDE THE MILITARY

Skills for Logistics and the Logistics Guild are providing FREE DRIVER CPC COURSES to the Military that will lead to a DQC (Driver Qualification Card) absolutely ESSENTIAL for a successful driving career outside the Service.

REGISTER NOW FOR YOUR FREE 5-DAY DRIVER CPC COURSE

Our structured Driver CPC Courses are Military based and will run for 5

consecutive days at KENDREW BARRACKS in RUTLAND. The courses are

FREE and based in the classroom and in a civilian rig.

Skills for Logistics is the UK government-funded Sector Skills Council for Logistics and is working in conjunction with the Logistics Guild to provide FREE 5-day Driver CPC Courses for the Military. Find out more at: www.skillsforlogistics.org or www.logisticsguild.com

5-DAY CPC DRIVING COURSE

FREE DRIVER CPC PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED

To employ a driver, a civilian employer will need to see a Driver

Qualification Card. REGISTER NOW for a FREE DRIVER CPC

COURSE by applying on RightJob N08735 with a CV clearly showing you have already got C+E licenses and your full contact details.

Remember, places on the FREE DRIVER CPC COURSE are in demand and strictly limited. The course must be taken up in July 2013.

FREE DRIVER CPC COURSES. REGISTER NOW

http://www.skillsforlogistics.org

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LOGISTICS VACANCIES WITH NATIONAL EXPRESS

National Express Group is a global company rooted in the heart of Britain. The last year has seen

the group improve services across all three of its UK divisions as well as fly the flag for British

transport excellence through its success in acquiring two German rail franchises.

The operator’s three UK divisions Bus, Coach and Rail have focused time, resources and training

on improving the services they offer to customers as part of their commitment to earn the lifetime

loyalty of their customers.

During the last year this focus and training has delivered industry leading customer service,

improved levels of customer satisfaction and patronage growth.

UK Coach

National Express is the UK’s national coach network, offering great value accessible travel to all.

We are the largest operator of scheduled coach services in the UK – nearly 17 million customer

journeys are made every year.

The business operates high frequency coach services linking over 1,000 destinations across the

country, including major cities and airports. We also operate special services to events and

festivals around the UK and rail replacement operations.

Coach Driver Recruitment

National Express currently has 70 vacancies at our Luton, Stansted and Heathrow depots for

Coach Drivers.

Please note: all applicants must hold a current PSV/PCV licence.

Visit RightJob today to apply

using job reference: N08779

RightJob—search for jobs

RightJob is our online job site allowing Service

leavers registered with the CTP to search and apply

for any of the thousands of live vacancies on the

jobs database, uploaded by employers specifically

seeking leavers of the Armed Forces. Login through our website www.ctp.org.uk

FOCUS on: Troops to Teachers Non Graduate Programme


www.ctp.org.uk

Have you ever thought about a

career in teaching?

The Troops to Teachers non-graduate

programme is a government initiative which

aims to help non-graduate Service leavers to

transfer their existing skills into a rewarding

second career as a teacher.

Through the Troops to Teachers non-graduate

programme a range of initiatives will be available to

support and encourage outstanding Service leavers

to make the transition from the military into

teaching.

WHY BECOME A TEACHER? Because the skills and experience many Service

leavers, like you, have are highly comparable with

those required to be a good teacher. The Troops to

Teachers non-graduate programme builds on those

skills to help you start a rewarding new career.

Skills such as the ability to communicate,

motivate, problem solve and to handle

challenging situations mean that you’re well

placed to inspire others and to be a natural role

model. If you’re interested in a career with structure

and routine, yet where no two days are the same,

then teaching could be the perfect way to utilise your

existing skills.

THE PROGRAMME The Programme is school based, there are no fees

and you’ll be paid a salary of £11,200 as an

unqualified teacher during both years of training.

Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) year is your first

teaching year beyond the Troops to Teachers 2 year

programme. Your salary will increase to a qualified

teacher salary in your NQT year. In England and

Wales the current salary starts from £21,588 and in

inner London it’s £27,000.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS The application process for the programme starting

in January 2014 is now open, and the deadline for

submission is 20 September 2013. The first step is

to complete an online application, followed by a

personal statement, numeracy and literacy tests,

work experience, a face to face interview and finally

a school interview – so be sure to begin your

application early to ensure you’re well prepared.

Please note: applications are not dealt with on a

first-come, first-served basis, and you are therefore

encouraged to spend time carefully considering your

answers and entering your qualifications in order to

submit a strong application. See below for guidance

on how to create a strong personal statement as

this is a really important element of your application

too.

YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT

The Personal Statement part of your application is

an area which will require careful consideration, and

it is extremely important to spend time writing

this document in the appropriate way.

Click here to view guidance notes on completing

your Personal Statement, and remember your

Career Consultant is also available to help you with

this.

Click here to visit the Troops to Teachers

website for full details about how to apply.

Note on Eligibility: If you are in the 2 years before discharge or

in the 2 years post discharge from the Armed Forces, you are

eligible to apply for the Troops to Teachers non-graduate

programme. If you do not meet this eligibility criteria, you may

still be eligible for other teacher training routes and more

information can be found here

If you have any questions, please contact the Troops to Teachers

team direct at [email protected] or click here to visit the website.

http://www.ctp.org.uk/assets/x/53139

https://troopstoteachers.ctp.org.uk/


http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching



Background Kevin Kiff served for almost 23 years in the Royal

Signals, leaving as a Staff Sergeant in early 2013. He

enjoyed many aspects of his Service career, citing

comradeship and the opportunity to travel as his

personal highlights, but having completed his 22

years service, Kevin felt that the time was right to

embark upon a new civilian career.

During his time in the military, Kevin gained

experience in IT and Telecoms, backing this up with

City & Guilds qualifications in Fibre Optic Cabling and

Copper Cabling, along with a Professional Recognition

Award at Graduateship (GCGI) level.

Along with his vocational qualifications, Kevin also

cites a number of soft skills gained during his career:

“All skills learnt such as discipline, selfless

commitment, leadership, cultural awareness and

trade skills have been extremely useful in my

transition to civilian life.”

Resettlement Having registered for resettlement via his second line

Service Resettlement Advisor, Kevin began the

process by attending a three day Career Transition

Workshop (CTW) at RRC Tidworth. He says,

“The workshop facilitator was extremely informative,

providing the information pitched at the right level

for all in attendance, giving clear guidance on all

aspects of transition. I think her delivery of the

workshop content made people feel at ease with the

process and certainly helped me understand how to

get out into the marketplace and sell myself.”

Kevin says that he found the CV writing and interview

techniques areas of the workshop most helpful, and

that “this I feel helped me prepare fully for the career

I am currently undertaking.”

Although not part of his resettlement training, Kevin

was also able to complete an ITIL Level 3 course

during the Regiment’s Special to Arm training, which

fitted perfectly with his plans to pursue a career in IT

or telecoms. The course, which is the most widely

accepted approach to IT service management in the

world, provided Kevin with all the relevant

information for his current employment.

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“Enjoy the role you undertake and you will find you

fit in just fine, transition is easier than you think. Be

yourself, don’t be afraid of change, and to bring an

old cliché into the mix, no question is a stupid

question always ask and it will be a doddle.”

Outcome Once ready to enter the job market Kevin uploaded

his CV to a number of job sites, but like many

Service leavers, his route into civilian employment

was via his network of existing contacts. He

explains, “I gave my CV to a colleague who knew

somebody employed within the company. He then

gave my CV to one of the business heads and the

job was offered.”

Kevin now works as Network Team Leader for

Capita Secure Information Systems, and his role

involves the daily management of network

engineers, approval and authorisation of changes,

and ensuring that tasks are completed in line with

customer Service Level Agreements. Kevin says the

only obstacle faced when settling in was

“understanding the customer and financial elements

of the business” but has now been in the role for

several months and says there are many similarities

between his civilian and military careers.

Kevin’s final words of advice to Service leavers are,

“Don’t panic or stress about the thought of working

within a civilian career. You will find it very similar in

many ways to that of the military although there are

some minor differences like customer environments

and some organisations aren’t as structured or

disciplined as those of the military.”

“Enjoy the role you undertake and you will find you

fit in just fine, transition is easier than you think. Be

yourself, don’t be afraid of change, and to bring an

old cliché into the mix, no question is a stupid

question always ask and it will be a doddle.”

Success Story of Kevin Kiff Read about how Kevin Kiff found his new role via a military colleague, and now uses the IT and telecoms experience he gained during his service with the Royal Signals.


Would you like to share your

story on this page? Contact us

to find out how! Please email

Clare at [email protected]


FOCUS on: Training Update


www.ctp.org.uk

To find out more information about any of our

courses, or if you wish to book or pay for a CTP

Training Course, please contact our Course

Booking & Information Centre (CBIC).

Civilian: 02894 456172, 456182,

or 456208

Military: 9491 56172, 56182,

or 56208

Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours 0800 - 1800

Training Course Booking & Information Centre PLEASE NOTE: All CTP registrations and applications

for resettlement activities, including workshops,

training courses (CTP or otherwise) and work

attachments, should now be made solely via JPA, and

not on paper MOD Forms. Please ensure you read the

JPA Resettlement Guides via the JPA Portal, or ask

your Service Resettlement Advisor for further

assistance.

Before submitting your CTP workshop or course

application via JPA, you must first ring to check

availability and obtain a provisional place. After

allocation of a provisional place, you must secure this

by submitting an appropriate Absence Request on JPA.

COURSE UPDATES!

ELECTRICAL TRAINING

In response to changes in the qualifications

required by the various bodies running the

Registration Schemes for Domestic Electrical

Installation together with a review of feedback

from Service Leavers carrying out Electrical

Training at the Resettlement Training Centre,

Aldershot, a number of be made to the Electrical

Courses offered by CTP from 1 October 2013. More

details and dates for electrical courses will be

released in early July.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

From 1 October 2013 Facilities

management Training offered by

CTP will be changing.

The existing Level 4 Certificate in Facilities

Management course will cease and will be replaced

by 2 new courses:

Potential Facilities Manager

This 2 week course will be run at the RTC,

Aldershot. It is designed to provide an overview of

the role of Facilities Manager and to covers the

units laid down by BIFM in their Level 4

qualification. Although the course will be taught at

Level 4, there will be no assessment or

qualification. The course is Contract Funded.

Level 4 Award in Facilities Management

This 5 day course is designed to supplement the

Potential Facilities Manager Course which is a

pre-requisite for attending this course.

Over the 5 days learners will expand on 2 of the

units covered in the Potential Facilities Managers

course (Introduction to Facilities Management and

Facilities Management Support Services).

On completion of the week’s training they will then

have 4 weeks to complete 2 assignments in their

own time. Successful completion will result in the

British Institute of Facilities Management Level 4

award in Facilities Management. The course is Non

Contract Funded.

TRAINING COURSE BOOKINGS Please note that in order to confirm a course booking for contract

funded training, it is essential that you complete the appropriate JPA work flow as soon as possible. If this is

not done within 28 days, the booking will be cancelled in accordance with JSP 534 (paragraph 0409).


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FOCUS on: Connect with Aldergrove

Take a look at the range of CTP training on offer in Northern Ireland.


www.ctp.org.uk

NEW COURSE! WAREHOUSE AND

DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR RRC Aldergrove will be running a Warehouse and Distribution Supervisors course from October 2013 onwards with the first course beginning on the 14th October. The course will cost a total of £1154.40 and as it is at level 3 on the QCF those who wish to use their

ELCAS to fund up to 80% of this may do so. This course

is aimed towards current or aspiring stores and warehouse supervisors and will provide a commercial understanding of a supervisors role in this industry, covering both warehousing and Health and Safety for supervisors.

Successful candidates will achieve two level 3 Awards:

▪ Level 3 CILT Award in Warehousing (assessed by

written assignment)

▪ Level 3 CIEH Award in Health & Safety in the

Workplace (assessed by multiple choice examination)

There are no specific pre-requisites to attending this course however all candidates should be numerate and literate to Level 2 (GCSE A-C) due to the nature of assessment.

This is an excellent opportunity for stores or logistics personnel at the lower levels to achieve a recognised supervisory qualification in Logistics.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT (UK) LEVEL 5 PROFESSIONAL

DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT This course provides the unique opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised management qualification in Logistics & Transport over a relatively short period of

time. The course comprises two separate modules of 10 days each. It is designed for middle managers who want to develop their commercial awareness in this industry.

This qualification will build upon managerial skills, experience and complement previous training or

qualifications achieved in the Services. It also provides a good grounding for continuation of professional development to an executive diploma or an MSC in

Logistics & Transport.

There are 4 units of study covering:

1. General Management

2. Retail Logistics

3. Supply Chain Management

4. Project Management

Each unit will be broken into modules and assessed by written assignment.

There are considerable employment opportunities in the

transport and logistics sector at supervisory and

management level throughout the UK and Europe.

The cost of this course is £1897.73 and as it is at level 5 on the QCF those who wish to use their ELCAS to pay up to 80% of course fees.

Please note, this course will not qualify you as a CPC

transport manager, candidates wishing to gain employment as transport managers should complete the CPC National/International.

MANAGING SAFELY Institution of Occupational Safety and Health [IOSH]

This course is designed for all those in supervisory or managerial positions who need a broad understanding of the principles and practice of Health and Safety matters in the workplace.

The course is delivered over a period of 5 days and

covers the following topics:

▪ Principles of Management

▪ Health and Safety Law

▪ Accident Causation and Prevention

▪ Risk Assessment and Control

▪ Monitoring Safety Performance

▪ Human Factors and Communication

▪ Occupational Health Hazards

▪ Machinery Safeguarding

▪ Electrical Safety

▪ Fire Prevention

▪ Manual and Mechanical Handling

Successful students will receive the ‘Certificate in Managing Safely’ of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health [IOSH].

The Managing Safely course is contract funded and therefore candidates must have a minimum of £133.50 of their IRTC available to secure a place. Exam fees are set by the awarding body and currently stand at £70.50 to be paid 6 weeks in advance by the individual.

For further information an any of the courses delivered at RRC Aldergrove,

please contact Mark Robinson on

[email protected] or 02894 456227.


FOCUS on: News in Brief


www.ctp.org.uk

BFBS BROADCASTS

FEATURING

RESETTLEMENT

Check out some great

footage recently broadcast on BFBS, featuring

Service leavers during their resettlement process

with the CTP, along with the success stories of

former Service leavers, including those who left

via redundancy.

Click here to view the videos.

USEFUL WEBSITES FOR THOSE SEEKING

WORK IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

If you’re planning on working in the popular Oil &

Gas sector, take a look at these websites offering

advice & guidance on careers in the industry:

MyOilandGasCareer - a very useful research

tool for SLs who are making their first inroads to

this sector.

Subsea Target - a new website launched by

Subsea UK, the trade association representing all

subsea sector companies.

POTENTIAL JOB

APPLICATION SCAMS

- BE CAUTIOUS!

When applying for jobs via

recruitment websites, it is

important to be aware of

possible scam emails being sent by somebody

purporting to be an employer.

Indicators to watch out for are:

▪ Being invited to interview, but asked to call a

telephone number that starts with an ‘070’ to

confirm a time. These numbers often connect

callers to a pre-recorded voice message and

may incur high charges.

▪ Receiving an email from a free email account

such as Yahoo or Hotmail, rather than from

one associated with the company posting the

job.

You are encouraged to watch out for these

factors, and don’t hesitate to contact your Career

Consultant if you are unsure.

Are you looking for guidance or further information on working in a particular industry sector?

Visit the CTP website and check out our brand new Industry Sector Guides.

The downloadable guides are packed with useful information to help you with your future career choice.

Each guide contains...

▪ Details of the types of role available in each industry

▪ Future trends

▪ Popular job locations

▪ Training requirements

▪ Hot news

▪ Top employers in the sector

▪ Useful links to help with your job search

Check them out at www.ctp.org.uk/industry-guides

https://www.ctp.org.uk/news/details/roundup-of-recent-bfbs-broadcasts-featuring-resettlement-431486

http://www.myoilandgascareer.com/careers

http://www.subseatarget.com/

mailto:www.ctp.org.uk/industry-guides

FOCUS on: Events


www.ctp.org.uk

Service leavers are invited to attend a

Military Entrepreneurs

Conference

Wednesday 24 July 2013 1400 - 1800

Manchester Metropolitan University,

Business School and Student Hub

Have you ever thought about working for yourself?

Are you unsure where to start?

Would you like to find out how other Service

leavers have done this before?

If you’re planning on starting your own business, or simply exploring

the different options available to you post-discharge, this event could

be the first step towards your new civilian career

This free one-day conference will:

▪ Provide you with the opportunity to meet and chat with other ex-Service

leavers who have gone on to successfully start their own businesses

▪ Present a fantastic opportunity to network with others who are also looking to

start their own businesses, and to build up your contacts list

▪ Allow you to receive expert advice from mentors who are experienced in

business start-up

▪ Introduce you to the range of support available to assist you in starting your

own business, along with vocational training

▪ Provide information about business incubation space in the North West

You’ll take away the practical tools and tips to help you plan your next career, and gain invaluable networks and contacts, who will provide ongoing support throughout your journey

Click here to book your place!

For further details please contact Claire Pattison, Enterprise Delivery Fellow, MMUBS Centre for Enterprise, at [email protected]

http://militaryenterpreneurconference.eventbrite.com



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Forthcoming Events 2013

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTINGS OF ALL SCHEDULED EVENTS AND BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!

DATE EVENT and VENUE BOOKING

CONTACT DETAILS

4th July AMEY COMPANY PRESENTATION

REME Training Wing Lecture Theatre, RRC Tidworth

Lol Wilde

Tel: 01980 651164

Mil: 94342 3164

4th July

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES INDUSTRY

AWARENESS EVENT

Victory Club, HMS Nelson, Portsmouth

Vicky Page

Tel: 02392 725605

Mil: 9380 25605

8th July

ALDI COMPANY PRESENTATION - STORE ASSISTANT This presentation will also include information on Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager positions. RRC Catterick

Steve Strefford

Tel: 01748 872905

Mil: 94731 2905

8th July ALDI COMPANY PRESENTATION - AREA MANAGER

RRC Catterick

Steve Strefford

Tel: 01748 872905

Mil: 94731 2905

19th July BECOMING SELF EMPLOYED, TAX PRESENTATION

RRC Plymouth

Teresa Quantrill

Tel: 01752 553376

Mil: 9375 53376

19th July SECURITY INDUSTRY AWARENESS EVENT

27 Regt Training Wing, St Omer Barracks, Aldershot

Joanne Davis

Tel: 01252 348338

Mil: 94222 3338

22nd July TESCO COMPANY PRESENTATION

RRC Catterick

Steve Strefford

Tel: 01748 872905

Mil: 94731 2905

25th July SOUTH WEST EMPLOYMENT FAIR

UWE Exhibition & Conference Centre, Bristol

Lol Wilde

Tel: 01980 650689

Mil: 94342 2689

30th July CTP ONLINE CAREERS FAIR

Online

Register at

www.ctp.org.uk/

onlinecareersfair

31st July BECOMING SELF EMPLOYED, TAX PRESENTATION

Victory Club, HMS Nelson, Portsmouth

Vicky Page

Tel: 02392 725605

Mil: 9380 25605

6th August CTP ONLINE CAREERS FAIR

Online

Register at

www.ctp.org.uk/

onlinecareersfair

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Useful CTP Contacts Remember, we’re always at the end of the phone to

assist with any booking requests or questions you may have surrounding your resettlement. Here are

some numbers to help you make contact easily!

Call 0203 162 4410 from a civilian line. (This is not a premium rate number and you should only be charged at the normal national rate, dependent on your phone provider.) Alternatively, if you are calling from a military line, contact the Regional Resettlement Centre (RRC) running the event which is normally the RRC that you are registered with for your resettlement. Contact details can be found here

Click here to locate the event you would

like to attend on the calendar on our

website, and follow the instructions to

contact the organiser direct.

Contact the Course Booking & Information Centre on 02894 456 172/182/208

(military 9491 56172/182/208) or email [email protected]

If you have forgotten your RightJob password, have been locked out of your account or

require support using RightJob, contact the Central Employment Team on

0121 236 0058 or email [email protected]

Click here to check the location map on

our website and contact the Employment

Consultant in your local area and they will

be happy to help. Alternatively, contact

your Career Consultant who can also

offer advice.

If you are registered with the CTP,

contact your Career Consultant for

advice. Alternatively, you can speak with your

local Employment Consultant; click here to

find an EC in your local area.

Login to your myPlan account to access

tools including a CV Builder,

Resettlement Tracker, Career

Assessment Activities and more!

To book a CTP workshop or briefing...

To book a CTP training course...

For RightJob assistance...

To book to attend a CTP event

such as an employment fair or

company presentation...

For employment support...

For career advice or help with

your CV...

For helpful tools to help manage

your resettlement...

https://www.ctp.org.uk/where-to-find-us

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