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At BFRS, we understand that transitioning from the military 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 we have created a focal point, managed and facilitated 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.

One of those platforms is our ‘Transition Events Programme’ and today’s event is just part of that programme. I urge everyone to take full advantage of what it potentially offers, for the military visitor, there are a wide variety of employment and training opportunities, plus the variety of resettlement help, support and advice, including CV-writing assistance.

Our events facilitate one-to-one engagement and as usual, there is a diverse range of exhibitors here, all vetted to ensure they have the Service Persons interest at the heart of what they do. For the exhibitor, there will be visitors from various stages of resettlement/transition, who will not only be a potential benefit to you, but will benefit from engaging with you and your organisation, so I ask you to put your phones away, stand in front of your tables and talk to them, you have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Whoever you are and no matter why you are at the event, there is something for you.

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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BFRS ‘knows who knows’!

We reckon we know a thing or two about the transition from military to civilian life and if we don’t know, we probably know who does. We have been around since 2009 and in that time have helped 10’s of thousands to make a successful transition and we have also been instrumental in helping 100’s of commercial organisations reach military talent.

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After completing 23 years’ service in the Army, Dougie chose to attend the Bristol Executive Management Programme (BEMP) at Bristol Management Centre as part of his resettlement package. Since his successful completion of the course he has become a Director in four thriving businesses.

“I hoped to gain a better understanding of Finance, Marketing and general Business insights.” Having been offered a job in UK manufacturing and wanting to ensure he could use his transferrable skills from his experience in the Army, Dougie attended the Bristol Executive Management Programme (BEMP). “The course gave me the essential skills and knowledge to then build my new career and so much more”.

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The Big Interview Andy Reid 8

Bristol Management Centre 12

Job Vacancies 16

Get your CV seen 18

Dates in your diary 20

#RobOnTheRoad 22

Enhanced Learning Credits 24

What’s on in Lincoln 26

Training Courses 28

Balfour Beatty Rail 30

Edinburgh Napier University 32

Living & Working in Lincolnshire 36

Employer listings 40

Nuco training 50

Training & Education 52

Associations & Support services 60

Attendee of Oxford 63

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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 magazine 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 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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Centre at Headley Court allowed him to go on a world cruise with Claire in 2010. In the same year he was nominated for and won the Sun’s Military Award. In between he has cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats, skydived and made a number of appearances on behalf of service charities. He is currently an ambassador for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

Andy now enjoys a career as a successful motivational speaker, helping others to move forward through adversity. This success is partly on the back of his book Standing Tall: The Inspirational Story of a True British Hero in which he fully describes his experience. Most recently, Andy has bought and runs a pub in his hometown of St Helens. We talked to him specifically about his rather unusual transition.

Did you enjoy your time in the Forces?

Yes. I did 13 years before I got injured. I climbed Kilimanjaro, walked through the Grand Canyon, lived in Germany, went up to the Arctic Circle in Canada – I went absolutely everywhere in the Army. I’ve no regrets about joining the Army, or anything else! If I had to do it all over again, I’d just do the same thing.

That is good to hear. Do others who have been injured feel that way?

Unfortunately you do get younger lads who have joined at 16, gone on tour at 18, been injured, and looked back with regret about joining the Forces. They didn’t get the chance to do all the amazing things you can actually do while you’re in the Services.

Some transitions are harder than others. I catch up with triple-amputee veteran, motivational speaker, and pub landlord Andy Reid.

‘The first thing I was aware of was a dust cloud all around me. I couldn’t hear anything. I looked down and couldn’t see my legs. My index finger was hanging off – I thought, ‘Well, I’m not losing that too,’ so I hung onto that. Then I called for some morphine.’

Sometimes the closest a civilian will get to understanding the true horrors of war is to talk to someone like former Corporal Andy Reid, 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment. After stepping on an IED in Afghanistan in 2009, he lost both his legs and his right arm. Evacuated to the UK and the specialist military wing of Selly Oak Hospital, it was touch and go whether he would survive – but survive he did.

‘Before the accident I’d been writing to my cousin that I’d met an amazing girl, Claire, and that I was going to ask her to marry me. When I woke up on the ward and understood the extent of my injuries, I made marrying Claire my first goal, and I achieved it.’ Andy’s primary mindset when faced with challenge seems simply to be: keep moving forward.

And move forward he has. A pair of prosthetic legs fitted at the Defence Rehabilitation

THE BIG INTERVIEW


Interview with Andy Reid

Standing Tallby Jacquie McGeoch

Rather than relying upon a pension, however, you really have gone out there and made new careers for yourself. Would you say your Army training helped with that?

Well you get a lot of preparation in the Army. Especially getting to Corporal, I learned a lot of administration skills, and of course leadership. These skills can move across into civilian jobs. Running a bar, looking after my staff – that’s all chain-of-command stuff I already knew inside out from the Army and applied it to my business straight away with no problems.

And what about with regard to your motivational speaking?

It’s actually easier in some ways than speaking in the Army! When training men in the Army you get a pamphlet you have to learn, and if text is in red you have to say it. Doing all that certainly gave me the confidence to stand up and address people. But in motivational speaking, there’s nothing to learn – the story’s in my head because I lived it. I just stand up and say what happened!

I do a lot of corporate events where I’m teaching skills like leadership and discipline. When you’re in the Army you soak up skills like a sponge. I did some work with Network Rail and they told me it took their civilian drivers 18 months to learn to reverse their lorries into the yard. In the Army you learn that in 2 weeks!

What do you miss most about being in the Army?

Just the banter with the lads, really, and the camaraderie.

I remember reading your book and the banter was great – especially asking about your crown jewels when you first woke up after the injury!

Well it’s one of the first things you ask, haha! I think in the Army when you’re in bad situations it’s often the banter and the joking that gets you through it.

Your transition back to Civvy Street was unusual in that you didn’t take time off to explore courses and careers and so forth before leaving. How did you find it?

Being injured is easier in some ways. I spent months cycling between rehab at Headley Court and staying at home. It’s a slower return to Civvy Street. Compare that to the usual signing off, getting a year to do a pre-release course, then you’re out. Especially for the guys who have lived their whole time in the mess, suddenly they’re at home all the time – that’s a big change. I had a lot more time to think about the future while injured, and adjust to regular married life. I’m also on a War Pension due to the injuries, so there was less of a pressing need to find work immediately, which can be a big source of stress for Service-leavers.


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But there are key differences in some areas. For example, in the Army, if someone doesn’t do something, you can just put them on guard duty or punish them some other way. In civilian work, you have to give them a warning or go through HR. So there’s a power structure in the Army whereby you can discipline people on the spot. In civilian work it’s slower, and you have to learn all that.

You’ve got a young son now. What would you say if he wanted to join the Army?

Yes, William. I’ve said from the start that if he wants to, he should go and do that, because it’s a fantastic career. As long as he’s happy, I’m happy!

Regarding injury, yes it can happen and end your career before it’s started. But injuries can happen to civilians, too. I’ve met some amazing civilian amputees, like my friend Stephen with whom I set up the charity www.weareaim.org. He was driving around Australia on holiday, someone came round the bend driving way too fast, crashed into him and he lost both his legs. Now we work with other amputees to help them deal with the changes they’re going through.

Since your injury you’ve done tons for charity including cycling the length of the country, you’ve got married and had a family, and you’ve started two successful careers. I remember when I was reading your book I thought, ‘This man is amazing. A lesser person would have given up.’

Some of my friends didn’t come back from Afghanistan. When you’ve been mates with someone for many years, and their life is taken away from them, but you’re still here, I think it’s disrespectful to them to NOT live your life to the full. That’s motivation enough for me.

Tell us about your pub!

It’s called the Cinema Bar and it’s in St Helens. It used to be a cinema back in the 1940s; we’ve converted it. It’s a nice wine bar with comfy Chesterfield sofas, similar to what we had in the mess. We do specialist continental and craft beers you won’t find in other bars. Come in, relax, have something special to drink, and have a nice chat!

Andy’s book, Standing Tall: The Inspirational Story of a True British Hero, is available in book shops and on Amazon.

To contact Andy about motivational speaking or charity work, visit his website at: www.andyreid.org

THE BIG INTERVIEW

‘Some of my friends didn’t come back from Afghanistan. I think it’s disrespectful to them if I DON’T live my life to the full. That’s motivation enough for me.’

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Virgin Active Position: Front of House Assistant - Humberston

Salary: Competitive Location: Lincolnshire Tel: 01959 525 797

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Morson International Position: Aircraft Maintenance Planner (Military Aircraft) Salary: Competitive Location: Lincolnshire Tel: 0161 707 1516

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Aldi Position: Store Manager (Peterborough) Salary: £43,000 - £56,000 Location: Cambridgeshire Tel: 0161 655 1087

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FDM Group Ltd Position: Software Testing Trainer Salary: £45,000 Location: London Tel: 0113 331 5032

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Scania (Great Britain) Ltd Position: Safety, Health & Environment Advisor Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 Location: Bellshill Tel: 01908 210 210

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Brookdale Healthcare Position: Support Worker (Manor Farm) Salary: £8.54 an hour Location: St Neots Tel: 01707 385499 Web: http://www.brookdalecare.co.uk/

United Lincolnshire Hospital Position: Staff Nurse Salary: £21,692 to £28,180 Location: Lincolnshire Tel: 01522 512512 Web: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/

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Pilgrim Foodservice Position: Warehouse Stores Person - Day ShiftSalary: Competitive Location: Boston Tel: 07712394465 Web: http://www.pilgrimfoods.co.uk/

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.

If you miss the CV Drop at this event but wish to make your CV available to our exhibitors,

there is also an online CV Drop facility. Simply

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DATES IN YOUR DIARY

BFRS have dates in place for 2016 and 2017, 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

OCT

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IT, Telecommunications & Project Management Career & Awareness DayTime: 0930hrs – 1500hrs Venue: 37 Signals RegimentLocation: Westfield House, 116 Radford Road, Coventry CV6 3BP

SEPT

152016

BFRS South West Military Community Job & Careers FairTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Tidworth Leisure CentreLocation: Nadder Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire SP9 7QN


JAN

192017

BFRS Hampshire Military Community Job & Careers FairTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrs Venue: Aldershot Garrison Sports CentreLocation: Rawlinson Road, Aldershot, GU11 2LQ

NOV

242016

BFRS North Yorkshire Military Community Job & Careers FairTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Catterick Leisure CentreLocation: Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorks DL9 3EL

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 6XFPhone: 0116 254 5477 | Website: www.bfrss.org.uk | Email: [email protected]

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MAY

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BFRS Virtual Time: 0930hrs – 1500hrsVenue: OnlineLocation: www.bfrss.org.uk

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BFRS North Yorkshire Military Community Job & Careers FairTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Catterick Leisure CentreLocation: Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorks DL9 3EL

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BFRS South West Military Community Job & Careers FairTime: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: TBCLocation: Tidworth

JULY

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BFRS Midlands Military Community Job & Careers Fair Time: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: TBCLocation: TBC

NOV

092017

BFRS North Yorkshire Military Community Job & Careers Fair Time: 0930hrs – 1400hrsVenue: Catterick Leisure CentreLocation: Gough Road, Catterick, North Yorks DL9 3EL

Something that all those that have served in the Armed Forces will have done, is deploy on Operational Tours; but which Tour sticks in your mind more than any other? Memories can be good or bad, for my question let’s keep to the good memories.

Whilst serving I deployed to Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland and Iraq, with many countries visited in between. Which one holds the best memories? Which one could I call my favourite deployment? The answer has to be Iraq, although I did enjoy the others I feel what happens on tour stays on tour (If you know what I mean).

Why Iraq? Whilst on the Units shooting team competing in the BAGSAAM, I received a pleasant phone call from the Sqn Chief Clerk who informed me that I had been trawled to deploy to Shaibah in Iraq. After the initial shock I continued with the shooting competition, and finished in a very respectable 18th place.

28 days to sort myself out, deployment training, issue of Kit (some of it), pack room, bit of leave. The day had arrived to deploy, having never been to Iraq I was a little unsure of what to expect, I was deploying on Telic 4. Sitting in Hanover Airport in Germany thinking about the next 6 months, and what delights I will encounter whilst away. I started searching my pockets for my cigarettes as I did not know when I will get to have one next.

20 fags later and I was on the flight to Qatar. It was very quiet on the Tri-Star, which was very surprising as it was an afternoon departure. Having tried to have a forced sleep which was unsuccessful, the on-flight meal was placed in front of me by a girl who

obviously had not done her training with British Airways. Due to the flight not been full I was fortunate enough to get a second taste of the RAF cuisine, only because I was hungry not because it tasted nice.

After what felt like hours we finally touched down in Qatar. It was about 2am and still 30+ degrees, not the ideal conditions for a much wanted cigarette. A few hours went past and we were on the final leg of the trip into Basrah, Lights Off, Helmet and Body Armour on and the Herc just seemed to fall out the Sky. So here I am Basrah Airport, and not a single person with a little sign with my name on, who’s picking me up? Luckily for me the Dog Unit lads I did my pre-deployment training with were on the same flight so they dropped me of at HQNSE in Shaibah.

Having introduced myself to the QM, RQMS and the rest of the department I went for a well-earned sleep. Now this became more of a task than you could imagine, 50 degrees outside, air-con not working too well, which led to a half hour here and there throughout the night. Receipts and Issues was to be my job for the next 6 months and a bit of duty armourer every so often, with many other tasks that were thrown my way (no surprise as I was a Pioneer).

For those that deployed to Shaibah will know that the welfare facilities where pretty good, not once did I think I would get bored of Pizza Hut or Subway whilst deployed on operations, well in Iraq I did. There is only so much of it you can eat, but it always brought a smile to my face when the local came down the runway on his scooter with a stack of pizza’s on the back, which I will point out were not strapped down, relying on his riding ability to get them to us safe and sound.

One of the perks of working in the HQNSE was that every 3-4 weeks I had to visit Kuwait, there was no better feeling than stripping at the

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Kuwait/Iraq border into shorts and T-shirt. Whilst in Kuwait, we had many jobs to do for the department not including a visit to the Palm Beach 5 Star Hotel (not saying we did not visit it). What an amazing place Kuwait is, hot sunny conditions, waterparks and to top it off KFC. On one of my visits I was asked to bring back an 18 piece bargain bucket for the MT lads, have you ever eaten something 2 hours after it had been purchased and had been travelling in 40-50 degree heat. It did not take long for the MT lads to destroy it, much to the shock of the onlookers.

As mentioned my initial job was Receipts and Issues, but one of the jobs that no one else wanted was the burning of paper. Having been briefed that I was not allowed to leave the burn pit until what I was burning had burnt and the ashes had gone out, I perfected the art of making this small task last a couple of hours. This had been noticed by the QM, who sent one of the other lads with me on one occasion to assist. On leaving HQNSE I instructed him to get 4 litres of water whilst I picked up 2 wooden pallets, he asked what I needed the pallets for? I replied, I’m not allowed to leave the burn pit until its all burnt and the ashes have gone out, “I see” was his response.

On arrival at the burn pit, I put the bag of paper down and placed the two pallets either side, set it alight, took my T-shirt off, dropped my trousers to my shorts and laid on the back of the vehicle, and began to enjoy the glorious weather. My colleague looking very shocked

asked, “what are you doing?” I told him the bag of paper takes 30 mins to burn, but those pallets take about 2 hours, and I need to top my tan up.

My tour of Iraq has given me so many memories, I met with many people from various Cap badges who I would not normally have served with and made some great friends. The burn pit story is just one of many things that made Iraq my favourite tour. I could go on and on about Iraq, but unfortunately I am a Civi now and I just don’t have the time to write about them all.

Whilst serving out in Iraq, I learned so much from those I worked with which I feel made me a better person. If the Armed Forces can work so hard and so well in those conditions experienced out in Iraq, they can work anywhere and for any company.



Registering for ELCs From 1st April 2016 the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) and Further Education and Higher Educa-tion schemes have seen some changes.

The key changes to the schemes are as follows:

• All Service Personnel (SP) currently in service will be auto-enrolled to be eligible for both Schemes, as will future SP on completion of Phase 1 training

• A new ELC payment has been created: an aggregated lower tier payment, a single payment of up to £3000 for those with 6 or more years of qualifying service completed on or after 1 Apr 16, which will count as all 3 payments.

• The qualifying service required for lower tier payments and FEHE will increase from 4 to 6 years from 1 Apr 2017. SP who have already accumulated 4 years qualifying service before 1 Apr 2017 will keep their entitlement to use lower tier payments and FEHE.

• Post service access to ELC and FEHE, for all those leaving on or after 1 Apr 2016, will be reduced to 5 years.

• Those who left between 1 Apr 11 and 31 Mar 16 (both dates inclusive) will have until 31 Mar 21 to use ELC or FEHE – 5 years from now. Anyone who left before 01 April 2011 will retain 10 years of post-service access.

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, but for all those leaving on or after 1 Apr 2016, this is reduced to 5 years

• 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

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17th July 2016 Antiques & Collectors MarketBrowse and buy antiques, art and collectables from the Lincoln Antiques & Collectors Market taking place on Castle Hill - a stunning cobbled square in the heart of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter.

Tickets are Free

The market will feature antique furniture dealers, antique silver dealers, pottery & porcelain, Asian art, fine art, modern collectables, toys & die-cast, retro, vintage and much more - with over forty stalls to browse. 10am - 4pm. Please contact [email protected] for any queries.

23rd July 2016Craft MarketLincoln’s Craft Market offers bespoke, and beautifully hand-crafted ornaments, jewellery and pottery that is available to peruse and purchase at this intimate market, all at reasonable prices.

Local artisans display their incredible craftsmanship in this bimonthly market; offering a wide range of hand made products. Among the list of articles to browse and buy there are: ceramics and pottery, jewellery and gemstones, metalwork and mosaics, paper crafts and photography, soaps and candles, as well as textiles and woodwork.

9am - 4pm. Free admission.

Based at Lincoln Cornhill

30th July 2016Dragon Boat Race A summer day on the Brayford Waterfront full of family activities and spectacular Dragon Boat races.

Enjoy a day on the Brayford Waterfront and enjoy a series of Dragon Boat races on the water from local teams to raise money for charity.


3rd August 2016 Mystery PlaysAn engaging and illuminating Medieval tradition, performed in Lincoln Cathedral cloisters that tells ‘the greatest story ever told’ from Creation to Doomsday. The Mystery Plays have their origin in the 10th century and the Lincoln version has become a significant part of the religious and communal culture of the county. Shows from Wednesday 3rd August to Saturday 13th August 2016.

Each performance starts at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) and will end by 10pm. Interval refreshments will be available. All ticket prices are excluding booking fees. They can be booked using the Lincoln Mystery Plays website.

Adult: £15, Concessions (child/student/OAP): £13, Family (2 adults and 2 concessions): £49

Based at Lincolnshire Cathedral LN2 1PZ

14th August 2016Independent Car Show Hundreds of vehicles will be on display along the Brayford Waterfront with live, local music for a fantastic summer’s day out. Local and national businesses from the motor industry will display hundreds of vehicles on the Brayford Waterfront for the Lincolnshire Motorshow - including cars, vans, campers, trucks and vintage tractors. The show will run from 10am til 5pm.

Free admission. Brayford Wharf, Lincoln

21st August 20161940’s Day Celebrate the spirit of 1940s Britain on Lincoln’s Brayford Waterfront with a day of activities. Lincoln’s Brayford Waterfront will be full of atmosphere on this summery Sunday for a 1940s celebration. You can expect live music from a 1940s performer, swing dance lessons, Second World War military displays, and hopefully a flypast from Lincolnshire’s own Lancaster bomber.

Free admission. Brayford Wharf, Lincoln

27th August 2016Ghost Bus Tour Be spooked this August Bank Holiday weekend and explore haunted Lincoln by open-top bus with a local ghost expert. One of the team from the popular Lincoln Ghost Walks will guide you around Lincoln on Tour Lincoln, the open-top city sightseeing bus, whilst telling spooky tales and stories of Lincoln’s haunted past. The ghost tours are suitable for all ages but there are no concession tickets available. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis (45 upstairs, 27 downstairs). The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.

The tour will leave Lincoln Cathedral at 6pm and lasts just under an hour.

£6 per person. No concessions although the tour is family friendly. LN2 1PX


TRAINING COURSES

Upcoming

Training Courses


Bristol Management Centre

Title: APMP for PRINCE2

Cost: £1,079.16 Location: Bristol

Tel: 0117 949 1500 Email: [email protected]

Nuco Training Title: First Aid at Work & Defibrillation Instructor’s course

Cost: £895 + VAT Location: Colchester


Oak Tree Management & Training Ltd Title: Package 6 - NEBOSH NGC& ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership & Mgmt

Cost: £1,900 Location: Bury St Edmunds/York

Tel: 01284 763040 Email: [email protected]

Corporate Risk Systems Title: NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate

Cost: £699.00 Location: Birmingham


TWI Ltd Title: CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector - Level 2

Cost: £1,475.00 + VAT Location: Cambridge


CROPS Surveillance Ltd

Title: Covert Urban Surveillance Operations Course

Cost: £1,854 Location: Midlands


Train2Train

Title: Compliance Training Instructor (CTI) course

Cost: £2000.00+ VAT Location: Oakham



Cable Telecommunications Training Services (CTTS) Ltd Title: Level 4 BTEC Professional Award In IPCCTV Cost: £1,950

Location: Lincoln Tel: 01522 880900 Email: [email protected]

Alpha Safety Training Title: Working at Heights

Cost: £50.00 ex. VAT Location: Swansea

Tel: 01792 585868 Web: http://www.alphasafetytraining.co.uk/

Ubi-Tech Ltd Title: Wireless and Radio Engineering

Cost: Contact for Costs Location: Worcester


Edge Hill University Title: MComp Computer Security and Networks

Cost: Contact for costs Location: Edge Hill University


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

Cost: £1,110 Location: Worcester



How you found the transition

Once you click your way to freedom nothing seems to happen very quickly. 12 months is a long time but gives you the opportunity to sort your CV, complete your courses and start applying for jobs, although the time goes quickly, there is easily enough time to get it all done. One of the hardest decisions (other than the 7 clicks) was deciding what I wanted to do as a second career. Not being sure, I decided that my engineering background and Project Management would be my focus with perhaps a combination of the two being the strongest bet. The resettlement process seemed to snowball, briefings, CV workshops, courses and applications and then the job offer.

I think the hardest part is when you have completed your courses and training but it’s still too early to start applying. Unless you’re applying to a graduate course or similar, an employer expects you to start within 3 months or so. They are unlikely to hold a position open for much longer than that given the manning gap is probably affecting their business. I had the potential of early release and with accrued leave started to apply with conviction with about 5 months to go. It’s hard to be patient when you just want something sorted.

I had a couple of interviews, didn’t like the first (they probably didn’t like me) and was offered the second which I gladly accepted. The interview was fine, no command tasks, fitness tests or interrogation, just really a discussion about my history and some competency type questions.

Day one was a little odd as it’s been a while since I had been a civvy. God knows what this will feel like after 22 years’ service but I think you soon adjust to it. There are lots of challenges and things to learn along the way, less so because of my military background and more to do with my expectations of those around me.

What skills from the forces have helped in your roleI think a lot of the organisational skills, self-motivation and discipline have been quite apparent. It’s also the ability and confidence to speak with all levels of the workforce from the cleaner to the MD with the same level of respect. This seems obvious but is not necessarily shared by your civvy peers.

How it compares nowThere are definite similarities between the rail industry and Army, partially because the industry is keen to recruit ex-military for the skillset that they bring. The lack of a regimented structure, press-ups and Agai 67 mean that sometimes you ask someone to do something and they don’t. This was a bit of a learning curve which just requires a little closer management than I’m used to in the army. This is another reason why ex-miltary are so well received in civvy street; they are just given a task and get on with it.

What were the obstacles/challengesI promoted after 4 months in role which was fantastic but left a lot of people questioning

James Browning My transition from Captain in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers to Senior Operations Manager with Balfour Beatty Rail


my railway experience and whether I was right for the role. It definitely was a steep learning curve but ultimately a machine is a machine and people are people so it wasn’t difficult to get my head round. The lack of commercial exposure in the military is also something that it well recognised but the Commercial Financial awareness course that I did due resettlement was useful.

Focus on networking rather than simply applying through job boards. This was the best bit of advice that I didn’t listen to until late on. Make the most of what the military offer in terms of events, attend the job fairs and DEFINITELY try and make the business presentations and they will want to take your CV.

Keep improving your CV and revisit it once a month. I was sick of trying to improve it but it’s all the recruiter has (apart from number 2). Also take on board any feedback that you are given during the workshops,

Always apply with a cover letter and make it specific to the role. Sometimes it’s tempting just to attach your CV to an application because it’s quicker. However a good cover letter will add to your CV and put you ahead of many other applicants.

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Edinburgh Napier believe that management shouldn’t be a chore. Leadership should be exciting – and learning about it should be something you enjoy. Learning should be part of your personal development and achieving something new as an organisation or individual. It’s about embracing new technologies, and changing the way you do things. Our innovative research provides solutions to society’s challenges, our graduates leave ready for the workplace, and we have wide-ranging links with employers and business.

We are committed to working with HM Forces to provide pathways to credits and degree awarding programmes. Our track record of supporting military learners across the tri-services has grown over the last four years through those selecting to study on our degree (BA Business and Enterprise) and Masters (Entrepreneurial Leadership) flexible programmes, and more recently by offering 4 day short courses through the MOD Tri-Service University programmes.

Edinburgh Napier University is renowned for fostering new businesses and teaching entrepreneurship. So, it’s no surprise that we excel in innovation & creativity, strategic audits, growth mapping and selling skills. Our BA in Business Enterprise (BABE) is one of the University’s fast-growing programmes and is delivered both on-campus and off-campus

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The aim of the BA Business and Enterprise is to develop you and enhance your career opportunities. Assessments are therefore practical and applied, including reports around work roles, workplace-based assignments, presentations and case studies. BA Business and Enterprise has no traditional exams, we want you to apply your learning. On graduating, you will be well placed to address business and organisational issues, work in innovative, creative ways and achieve results for you, your career and your organisation. Progression is possible to a range of Masters programmes.

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Derbyshire Health United Ltd is commi5ed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applica=ons from all sec=ons of the community.

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exci7ng team where your role makes a difference? Derbyshire Health United, a not for profit social enterprise are currently recrui=ng for the following roles within the NHS111 and GP Out of Hours Services.

Senior Nurse Prac77oners & Nurse Prac77oners (ANP’S) NHS 111 Nurse Advisors

NHS 111 Clinical Advisors (Paramedics) NHS 111 Dental Nurses NHS 111 Call Advisors

Sessional GP’s

Hours: Primarily in the Out of Hours Period : Weekends, Evenings, Overnights & Bank Holidays.

Loca7on: Various sites across Leicestershire and Derbyshire.

The successful applicants will form part of a well-‐respected, highly skilled clinical and non-‐clinical team. In return we can offer the following:-‐

•  Compe77ve Salary •  NHS Pension Scheme •  WesLield Health Scheme •  Generous holiday en7tlement •  On-‐going commitment to career & professional development

To arrange an ini=al discussion please contact: [email protected] or HR on 0300 1000 410, Op7on 1

Want to work for Laing O’Rourke?We welcome applications from Service leavers of all backgrounds.

Opportunities in:

• Planning • Design • Project Management • Engineering • Geotechnical • Construction • Infrastructure • Logistics • Skilled /Unskilled Workforce • Manufacturing • Transportation

WWW.LAINGOROURKE.COM/CAREERS

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From the rolling Wolds in the North, its 30-mile stretch of golden sands on the east coast and the flat agricultural Fenlands of the South, Lincolnshire’s natural beauty is second to none.

Everything else pales in comparison to a glorious sunset across its wide open skies.

Kent may be the garden of England, but Lincolnshire is its breadbasket. Thanks to its rich silt soil a large proportion of the country’s vegetable and cereal crops are grown here including potatoes, cauliflowers, carrots, Brussels sprouts, pumpkins, onions, wheat and barley.

It’s also famed for delicacies including haslet, cheeses, stuffed chine and plum loaf.

We say ‘hello’ to complete strangers in the street and are always happy to stop and give directions – even if we have no idea where we’re sending them.

Lincolnshire is home to an abundance of wildlife. Barn owls can often be spotted flying above agricultural areas in the late afternoon, while brown hares, great crested newts and deer are also common sights across the county.

Every winter grey seals give birth to their pups near the sand dunes at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve – a wildlife spectacle attracting visitors from across the UK.

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Many of its biggest businesses are connected to its horticulture, agriculture, packing and transport industries – including Interflora, Grimme UK and Lincolnshire Field Products. But Lincolnshire is also where the Butlin’s story began back in 1936, when its first holiday camp was opened at Skegness.

Size isn’t everything though – there are plenty of wonderful, smaller independent retailers, food producers and craft industries too.

Despite its rural character there is something for everyone; from the bright lights and thriving nightlife of its university city, to the family friendly amusements of its coastal resorts and country walks and pursuits for those who prefer something a little quieter.

It’s also home to the RAF’s stunt display team the Red Arrows and some pretty impressive historic properties – including Lincoln Castle, Belton House, Burghley House and Tattershall Castle.

The county event’s calendar is bursting with celebrations of sport, arts, culture, food and more – there’s the Burghley Horse Trials,

Lincoln Sausage Festival, Spalding’s Tulipmania and annual Pumpkin Festival and the SO Festival with entertainment lasting several days to name a few.

Lincolnshire is a plane-spotter’s delight. Known as Bomber Command during World War II, it is home to the infamous 617 Squadron who flew the legendary Dambusters’ raid and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, formed to commemorate the RAF’s major battle of honour.

All this unique history is celebrated at several museums including Lincolnshire’s Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirby.

Lincolnshire’s quiet rural charm is a draw for those looking to enjoy a quieter pace of life in their twilight years. The county is one of the few without a motorway, while some of its more outlying areas are frequently prone to slow broadband speeds and intermittent mobile phone signals – which can sometimes be a blessing when you just want to kick back and relax, free from the distractions of the modern world.

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New Military & Civilian Routes to University Delivered Locally.Accredit your military and civilian achievements into a degree with Edinburgh Napier University through regional monthly day release workshops in a year*

BA Business & EnterpriseEdinburgh Napier University in partnership with the Academy of Leadership and Management is offering an innovative and flexible way of achieving your degree in one calendar year

• Entry routes – various

• Flexible study – one day per month – local venue with online support

• 3 entry start dates – Jan, May, Sep

For further information on how your experience and qualifications, military or civilian, can gain you access to the BABE please contact us.

Call Suzanne Smith on 0131 455 4348 or email [email protected]

*Subject to rank and qualifications

Further information is also available at http://www.napier.ac.uk/en/courses/ba-business--enterprise- off-campus-undergraduate-distance-learning-part-time

The Army’s National Charity Last year, we spent some £8.4million on delivering grants to nearly 5,000

soldiers, veterans and their immediate families, and provided funding to 88 charities, which deliver specialist support on our collective behalf.

Image: Ben Rishton & family, Andy Garthwaite and Les Fryatt, Soldiers’ Charity beneficiaries

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Working with every Regiment & Corps of the British Army.

To donate or to find out how you can support our Charity, visit www.soldierscharity.org

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales (1146420) and Scotland (039189).Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07974609).Registered Office: Mountbarrow House, 6-20 Elizabeth Street London SW1W 9RB

Tel: 020 7901 8900, Email: [email protected]

Employer Listings

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.

Email: [email protected]: 0115 957 3311

Aldi Stores LtdOn the face of it, Aldi is a quirky, down-to-earth supermarket, providing its customers with great quality at discount prices. Take a look at the bigger picture and it’s quite breathtaking. We’re one of the most impressive retailers in the global business market today; a supermarket that’s getting it right. We’re winning all kinds of awards and new stores are springing up all over the UK and Ireland (currently one every week). Combine this with over 9,000 stores worldwide – and continuing expansion throughout Europe, North America and Australia – and you’ll see why it’s an incredibly exciting time to join us. We’re dynamic, energetic and we need people who share our passion for getting it right. Join us and you’ll be the kind of person who enjoys taking on wide-ranging retail challenges.

Website: www.aldirecruitment.co.uk Phone: 0161 655 1087


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Ashtead Plant Hire Company Ltd One of the UK’s leading plant, tool & equipment hire companies

A-Plant forms part of FTSE 100 company Ashtead Group plc and is one of the UK’s largest equipment rental companies with over 140 Service Centres nationwide, more than 3,000 employees and over 30,000 customers in the construction, industrial, infrastructure and events sectors.

Join a Fast, Friendly and Empowering Culture. People are at the very heart of our business, so whether you join us at one of our Service Centres or in a Sales or Support Staff role, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills, make key decisions and take on new responsibilities. We offer exciting development opportunities and have a strong belief of promoting from within, wherever possible.

Website: www.aplant.com Email: [email protected]: 01925 281000

Bakkavor

We create fresh prepared foods in partnership with our world-leading retail and foodservice customers. We are one of the largest international food manufactures in this fast-moving and exciting section.

Bakkavor has 47 world-class facilities across 32 sites in five countries, making fresh prepared foods for major global grocery retailers and leading international foodservice customers.

With 18,000 employees, we are the leading producer of own-label fresh prepared foods, covering 18 categories, including ready meals, sandwiches and wraps, pizza, stir fries, desserts and many more.

Working at Bakkavor isn’t just about having a job, it’s about choosing a company where you can develop a career. We know that our employees are the reason we are successful and are the talent of the future for growing our business.

Email: [email protected]: www.bakkavor.com / www.bakkavor.com/careers Phone: 0177 576 1111


Employer Listings

Balfour BeattyBalfour Beatty is a leading rail infrastructure provider. From feasibility studies and planning, design and implementation to maintenance and asset management, we provide rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers track, power, electrification, civils, plant, signalling and railway systems and technologies.

Our Rail business currently operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Chile, Germany, Austria and Italy, where we are a leading provider of engineering, products, equipment and construction services in all sectors of the rail infrastructure field.

We work in partnership with our clients and supply chain to develop safe, efficient solutions that are always ‘best for project’. This collaborative approach ultimately leads to improved project delivery and contributes to the industry challenge of providing a more cost effective rail network.

Website: www.balfourbeatty.com/career

Cerco IT LtdCerco can turn your IT career ambitions into reality

Cerco has a great reputation with more than 25 years’ experience as a technical services business and provider of highly motivated, skilled and versatile IT professionals to industry leaders including BT, Fujitsu, Ricoh, NCR, Virgin Media amongst others.

By taking candidates with the best potential, and training them to a high standard in both technical ability and customer service, Cerco can consistently meet the high expectations of its clients nationwide.

Website: www.cercoit.co.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 01270 219760


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 £65m, no other traffic management company is better equipped.

Chevron directly employs more than 450 trained TM operatives; we have an extensive fleet of over 375 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, contra flows, narrow lane systems and mobile lane closures.

Website: www.chevrontm.comPhone: 01844 354666

Drivers DirectSpecialise in the recruitment and placement of professional drivers

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 longstanding 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.

Website: www.driversdirect.co.uk Phone: 01928 572200


Employer Listings

FDM GroupA global professional services provider with a focus on IT

FDM provides high-value, cost-effective and low-risk services to over 160 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.

Website: www.fdmgroup.comEmail: [email protected]: 0113 331 5032

Human Touch AmbulanceRecruiting staff for Front-Line NHS Ambulance Services

Based in South Witham, near Grantham, Human Touch Ambulance provides front-line, high dependency and patient transport services to the NHS. Interested in combining your medical experience with flair for driving? Utilising your organisational skills to mentor staff? Looking for career progression and training? Come and speak to our qualified crews on the stand, some of which are ex-forces. We understand your skills base, offer full time permanent contracts as well as bank, batched shifts and free accommodation between shifts. Salaries are similar to the NHS and we provide the training that ensures you can transfer your skills to the civilian sector.

Email: [email protected] www.humantouch.org.ukPhone: 01778 338048


Heathrow AirportBe part of our journey

It takes thousands of people in all sorts of roles to give the 190,000 passengers visiting Heathrow each day a warm welcome, a safe experience and a memorable send off.

They’re proud of the service they provide, and with good reason. They’re helping us achieve our ambition of delivering the best airport service in the world. Now you could help us make every journey better.

Join us, and we’ll help you fulfil your potential and lead our transformation. Continue your journey with Heathrow.

Website: www.heathrowairport.comPhone: 0844 335 1801

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. Due to increased demand for LDC driving lessons and intensive courses we have vacancies around the country. You are guaranteed a position with LDC if you complete your training with us. Many LDC driving instructors are operating waiting lists for new pupils to start and are charging premium lessons rates of up to £30 per hour.

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.

Website: www.ldcforces.co.uk Phone: 01977 691800 / 0800 1970010


Employer Listings

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.

Specialities: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

Website: www.morson.comPhone: 0161 707 1516

NIC Services GroupCommercial Cleaning Management Franchise Opportunities

NIC Services Group has over 50 years of experience within the commercial cleaning & support services industry. An NIC management franchise is an ideal business opportunity for self-motivated individuals looking to manage and grow their own commercial cleaning business.

NIC provide one of the most thorough training and support programmes in the franchise business. Their extensive training programme is delivered in a purpose built in-house Training Centre.

On-going support and mentoring is also provided to ensure you build and grow a successful business.

Website: www.nicfranchise.co.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 0845 4090910 / 07801 594673


Pilgrim Foodservice

‘Serving the Caterer with Fine Foods’

Established in 1980, Pilgrim Foodservice remains a family owned supplier of high quality products to the foodservice industry. We offer all our customers a superb range of over 4,000 products; these include all aspects of frozen, chilled and ambient foods together with soft drinks, cleaning and disposables products. We are a member of Caterforce Buying and Marketing Group and an active member of the British Frozen Food Federation. To ensure your products are delivered in the best possible condition, we have over 50 purpose-built, multi-temperature vehicles. Pilgrim Foodservice cover the East Midlands, East Anglia and South Yorkshire regions.

Website: www.pilgrimfoods.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 01205 312700 / 312777

Revive! UKThe UK experts in minor car body repairs

The UK experts in minor car body repairs – we repair wherever you are! Revive! operates a nationwide mobile vehicle repair network, repairing minor damage on vehicles. Typical damage includes panel scratches, bumper scuffs and alloy wheel damage. Since 2004, Revive! have built up a widely known and credible reputation working with Car Dealerships, Large Insurance/Fleet companies and also the general public. The demand for the service is vast and the opportunity continues to grow year on year.

Website: www.revive-uk.comEmail: [email protected] Phone: 01788 820194


Employer Listings

SafecleanCreating successful businesses for over 50 years

Safeclean have been experts in carpet and furniture care since 1965, sharing their proven business model with over 40 franchisees across the UK. Once they’ve learnt their new trade, delivering an exceptional service, with outstanding results is the aim for our experts. Our work with national furniture retailers provides the foundations to many valuable partnerships. And what’s more, any home or building with carpets and upholstery is a potential customer, providing endless opportunities to work.

Website: www.safeclean.co.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 01235 448802

Scania (Great Britain) LtdScania is a global company manufacturing premium Trucks, Buses and Industrial/Marine Engines

For more than 120 years Scania has been at the forefront of the automotive industry and today is one of the worlds most recognised and respected commercial vehicle brands. Through a nationwide network of 90 UK service points, Scania provides a wide range of Maintenance and Repair Services.

We are looking to develop our Armed Forces recruitment programme and will be advertising positions across the UK for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Management and other engineering related roles.

Website: www.scania.co.uk/careers Email: [email protected] Phone: 01908 210 210


United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS TrustVacancies at all four hospitals, Boston, Grantham, Lincoln and Louth

Our hospitals are all different but they all offer a great working environment, great learning and development, and an opportunity to really make a difference. At ULHT, we make sure are staff are looked after and valued and, we recognise their hard work and dedication.. Our staff enjoy good training and development opportunities, favourable terms and conditions, along with a positive, friendly working environment. Staff have access to all the universal NHS benefits – good pensions, annual leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. However ULHT offers more, buying and selling annual leave plus salary sacrifice and car lease schemes.

Website: www.ulh.nhs.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 07795 045181

VIRGIN ACTIVE THE WORLD’S LEADING HEALTH & FITNESS BRAND

With 98 (and counting) clubs in the UK, we have exactly what you’re looking for. Find your perfect match and take the first step to an Active life.

Website: www.fitforvirginactive.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 0207 717 9000


Nuco TrainingInstructor Profile

I have always been fanatical about learning real life skills in a way that you will remember ...

My 12 year relationship with Nuco Training began on my way to

the first week of University, where I made a detour en-route, missing

the beginning of fresher’s week, to attend one of Nuco Training’s

First Aid Instructor Courses. The course simplified and honed in on

what we are looking for from all first aid skills. I appreciated the

hands on practical approach to teaching and learning and the quality

of resources and support material. This qualification has enabled

me to continually gain

clients that renew

their training with me

throughout University

and until present day.

Nuco supported

me through my first

courses as an instructor

and gave me the

exposure to deliver

training to multinational

organisations; they boosted my confidence in the classroom by

sharing new teaching ideas. They ensure I always know the latest

industry news, with an experienced instructor training team on hand

to guide and support me.

Since moving to the South West I have gained considerable

experience in varied pre-hospital settings. I am into my 9th year as a

lifeboat crewman. I have also been fortunate enough to be invited to

many national events providing water safety or medical support

to participants.

I have spent five full summer seasons on North Cornwall

beaches Lifeguarding, seeing minor and major first aid incidents on

a daily basis, I took the decision to further my training in Cape Town,

South Africa, qualifying as an Institute of Health Care Development

Ambulance Technician.

This training made me reflect on my own and

others practices. One of the lasting memories is

not about the instructor’s experience and stories,

but the student’s ability to care for and manage

their patients. Since returning from South Africa

I have thought about providing best patient care

and resilience in pre-hospital settings. As such

I have started up Rescue Respect, identifying

needs and developing products for the pre-

hospital settings.

12 years on Nuco Training continues to

support me with their professional and forward thinking approach

to First Aid training, with continually updated resources, CPD and

continuous development.

I strongly recommend Nuco to anyone looking to be their own boss.

It is the sort of business you can grow while being employed. Equally

the instructor course does give you a lot to shout about on your CV,

which I have always been proud of.

Brian Adamson

SITED AT OUR SHOREHAM AIRPORT CAMPUS ON THE SOUTH COAST PROVIDING:

• EASA “A” LICENCE Certifying Mechanic Course - Integrated course 28 weeks followed by one year’s experience servicing commercial airliners to Licence Award.

• “A” LICENCE Certifying Mechanic Modular Refresher Course Theory only 7 weeks followed by three years’ experience servicing commercial airliners to Licence Award.

• EASA “A” LICENCE Examinations conducted on site. External candidates welcome on the advertised exam dates.

Please contact Administrator (01273 456351) or EASA Training Manager (01273 456365) or EASA Exams Manager (01273 456364)www.northbrook.ac.uk/[email protected]

CIVIL AVIATION

TECHNICAL TRAININGCIVIL AVIATION

TECHNICAL TRAININGUK CAA, EASA Part-147 Approved Aviation Training Organisation

WE’RE READY WHEN YOU ARE

Whether you’re starting out, moving up or starting again

READY TOTAKE CHARGEOF YOUR CAREER?

Enhance your employment prospects beyond your military careerPrepare for the next step in your career by studying a University degree while serving in the military. Our flexible online courses equip you with the skills, knowledge and support needed to develop professionally, providing you with the practical transferrable skills essential for advancement during your service and resettlement.

Choose from a range of courses in:• Accounting and Finance

• Business, Hospitality Management and IT

• Engineering and Environmental Sciences

• Health and Social Care

• Psychology, Counselling and Ergonomics

Start February, May or September

Call us on 01332 594000Or email [email protected]

www.derby.ac.uk/military


Alpha Safety Training Limited

Alpha Safety Training is a professional training company with training centres in Swansea, Cardiff and Milford Haven.

Accredited provider of NEBOSH, IOSH, Highfield ABC, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Agored Cymru, Pearson BTEC & CITB CSkills and eCITB Safety Passport qualifications.

We specialise in:• Bespoke Health and Safety Consultancy • Health & Safety Training • Health & Safety Management Training• First Aid Training (at Work and Advanced Medical/Clinical)• Construction Safety Training• Engineering/Manufacturing Safety Training• Fire Safety Training• SIA recognised Close Protection Training • SIA recognised Door Supervision Training• SIA recognised Professional Investigators Training• Health, Social Care & Childcare Training• Education & Training Qualifications

Website: www.alphasafetytraining.co.uk Email: [email protected]: 01792 585868

Bristol Management Centre

Quality Senior Management Specialist & CMI Accredited Executive Management Training

Bristol Management Centre has been a dedicated provider of approved MoD In-Service and Resettlement Courses for the last 40 years.

We offer Level 7 courses in Business Management, Finance and the UK best practice courses, (PRINCE2, MoR, MSP, CM & MoP). We also offer APM accredited courses and the CMI accredited Bristol Executive Management Programme.

Website: www.bmc.ac.uk Email: [email protected]: 0117 949 1500

Training & Education


British Military Fitness

Military Instructors Wanted

British Military Fitness offers employment opportunities to ex or serving members of the Armed Forces who are looking for a new challenge. We are a nationwide fitness provider and run over 500 classes per week in 140 cities around the UK.

We offer our Instructors flexible part time work which can be scheduled around a full time role. Once time has been served with BMF, this can progress onto a full time career.

Website: www.britmilfit.com/jobsEmail: [email protected]: 078604 00104

Corporate Risk Systems Ltd

One 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.

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


CROPS Surveillance Ltd

Surveillance Training & Operations

Since 2011 CROPS has concentrated on developing the most comprehensive Urban and Rural Surveillance training packages available to this industries arena.

Having just been approved by the UK’s education authority OFQUAL, making us the only surveillance training provider in the private sector to be awarded with this standard. Our OFQUAL approval is a clear demonstration of our commitment and passion to the training we deliver.

Our Blue and Green skills courses which hold nationally accredited Level 4 civilian qualifications are fast becoming recognised as the must do training courses in preparation for a new career in the fast moving surveillance industry.

We do not believe in running large courses where students simply become numbers, all of our courses are conducted in small groups of 4 to 6, this guarantees you the student, receives the very best tuition from our instructors.

Website: www.crops.uk.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 07526 318 492

CTTS Group Ltd

Your 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!

We provide engineers for: Openreach, Virgin Media, Kelly’s, MJ Quinn, McNicholas, Fujitsu, TFL, Telent. Current Projects: London Gateway, BDUK Fibre to the Home, DII Projects, Highways, Rail, Offshore.

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

Website: www.cttsgroup.co.uk Email: [email protected]: 01522 880900



Edge Hill University

Voted University of The Year 2014/15

Voted 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.

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

Nuco Training Ltd

Nuco 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.

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


Oak Tree Management & Training Ltd

Over 20years International training delivery experience in all business sectors in areas of Leadership, Health & Safety, Environment, Project Management and Auditing

We are an approved, experienced and successful ELC 4687 and CTP Schemes national training course supplier, providing multi-disciplined discounted course packages from 5-22days. Our unique Course Packages are currently not available with any other supplier, enabling you to gain both internationally and nationally recognised training qualifications, including:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Environment Management

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety

• Quality and Environmental Auditing-IRCA Certified• ILM Project Management• ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management),

Leadership and Management Levels 3 and 5 Award-Certificates.

• IOSH Programmes• Human Resources and IT Programmes

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



Quanta Training

Quanta’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, MSP® and Agile. Talk to one of our advisors who can ensure you gain multiple industry recognised qualifications that suit your personal goals.

Website: www.quanta.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 0800 018 2015

The Surveillance Group

The 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.

Website: www.thesurveillancegroup.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0800 5870170



Train2Train

Qualifying 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.

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

TWI Ltd

TWI is the world’s largest provider of training in non-destructive testing (NDT), welding, welding inspection, underwater inspection and a host of allied disciplines.

Training with TWI leads to internationally recognised qualifications from awarding bodies such as CSWIP, BGAS-CSWIP, PCN, EWF/IIW, delivering tangible benefits to individual careers and increasing business capabilities. Courses and examinations are designed to service all key industry sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, construction, power (nuclear, fossil, renewable), automotive, rail, marine, manufacturing. UK training centres are located in Aberdeen, Cambridge, Middlesbrough, Rotherham and Port Talbot.

TWI has a long history of supporting armed forces personnel and offers a wide range of courses accredited by ELCAS. The company is proud to count a number of ex-armed forces personnel among its staff.

Website: www.twitraining.com Email: [email protected]: 01223 899 462


Ubi-Tech (3R) LtdTrain to Connect

A unique provider of telecommunications training to industry.

A specialist provider of engineering & training services to the telecommunications industry. We provide resettlement training courses for those about to leave HM Forces and for those just wishing to enhance their knowledge and qualifications. Ubi-Tech is in the unique position of being able to offer RF Surveys and Analysis through to Network Design. Our unique leading edge courses in telecommunications specialise in radio, wireless, 4th Generation (LTE) and WIMAX technologies are accredited by the University of Wolverhampton. Participants who successfully complete all three courses will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Wireless Communications, awarded by The University of Wolverhampton.

Website: www.ubi-tech.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 01527 893558


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Associations & Support Services

National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA)

Carpet and upholstery cleaning and associated services

The National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA) is the only government-recognised trade association in the UK dedicated to the cleaning of carpets and soft furnishing. It is committed to upholding standards within the industry and achieving better recognition of the trade amongst the general public.

The NCCA offers training in the carpet and upholstery cleaning and associated services, and membership of the association is open to anyone who attends the comprehensive two-day training course and passes the exam which follows.

NCCA membership provides a forum within which to network as well as numerous other benefits. For more information visit the NCCA website.

Website: www.ncca.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 0116 271 9550

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Improving 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.

Website: www.imeche.org Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7222 7899



Society of Operations Engineers

Professional 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.

Website: www.soe.org.uk Email: [email protected] Phone: 020 7630 1111

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Attendee of the event at Oxford I caught up with Corporal Chris Barnes who is currently serving with the RAF and is leaving in July this year, to ask what he thought about today’s event.

Is this your first BFRS event?It is indeed and I am really glad I came here, it was worth being stuck in traffic for..

What do you think of the event?It is very good, it has opened my eyes to a lot of opportunities beyond the Forces.

You are leaving in July, do you have an idea of what you want to do?I would like to stay in logistics, but obviously seeing the Civvy qualifications that you can get outside of the RAF available here today I am pretty much open to everything now.

Have you found today beneficial, would you recommend our events to anyone leaving the Forces?Yes, very much so. I actually was recommended by someone else to come, he went to the one in Catterick and obviously I am going to do the recommending now, because this is a transition event that really is worth coming to.

I am glad I travelled from Brize Norton today.

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