Free to use Employment Support resources, which have been made available to the RAC Alumni by Armed Forces Covenant registered civilian organisations that want to give something back to the military.
Supporting veterans in the workplace
Organisation: WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED
Industry: N/A
Salary: N/A
Location: N/A
Contact: info@wwtw.org.uk
Supporting the transition to civilian life with homes, community and opportunities
Organisation: Entrain Space
Industry: Veteran Support
Salary: N/A
Location: Various
Contact: kenny@entrainspace.co.uk
Whatever kind of role you're looking for, you're sure to find something at AXA which is right for you.
Alumni Endorsed
Organisation: AXA
Industry: Insurance
Salary: Dependent on role
Location: National / Birmingham
Contact: Robin.bath@AXA-insrance.co.uk
A world of opportunity exists for ex-Servicemen and women when they leave the Armed Forces. SaluteMyJob is a business with a social purpose that works to connect members of the Armed Forces community with the opportunities available to them.
Helping jobseekers at any stage of their military transition or career journey to plan and prepare for their next job, SaluteMyJob provides free employment-related resources, advice and training to veterans, reservists and their families. SaluteMyJob’s free online training platform, which is exclusive to the Armed Forces community, enables them to adapt or develop the skills they need to improve their competitiveness and to secure successful employment.
Alongside its career support, SaluteMyJob works with supportive employers around the UK to provide the Armed Forces community with access to relevant jobs, work placements, apprenticeships and more. These organisations and their opportunities feature in SaluteMyJob’s unique directory of Forces-friendly employers.
Supporting Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status
Ex-F&C soldier, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Kenneth Bannister, served as a Trooper and Lance Corporal with the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (now Royal Lancers) before passing officer selection and gaining a commission at Sandhurst. Returning to the Regiment as a Troop Leader, he enjoyed a long and varied career, including in HR as SO1 RAC Manning and culminating as an instructor at the Joint Services Command and Staff College.
Upon leaving the Army in late-2019, he normalised his UK immigration status by transitioning from his Section 8(4) Immigration Act 1971 visa (issued to all F&C soldiers) to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), thereby allowing him to settle, live and work in the UK. Today, he is the Director and Head Coach at Continual Edge Limited.
Befitting the company’s Armed Forces Covenant pledge and Military-Grade Coaching® ethos, Continual Edge has partnered with HQ RAC to offer pro bono coaching to any RAC F&C soldier seeking to gain ILR and settle in the UK at the conclusion of their service. As such, the company will work with the client to define their post-service UK immigration goals, agree a bespoke immigration transition plan, execute the plan against agreed timelines - all with ongoing support, thereby setting up the client for success upon leaving the Army.
This initiative offers RAC Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) soldiers free coaching in their pursuit of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) should they wish to settle and work in the UK following their military service. As the F&C Soldier ILR Coach, Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Bannister has first-hand experience of the immigration path ahead having been through the ILR process himself. Working in partnership, the coach will ensure that the soldier (i.e. the client):
in order to set up the client for success upon leaving the Army.
In line with Continual Edge Limited policy, all information shared during coaching sessions is strictly confidential. See https://www.continual-edge.com/data-protection for details.
To start this free coaching, email pursue@continual-edge.com and include the following information:
What "With You With Me" does?
WYWM assist veterans to get tech jobs without having to invest years and money into training. We help tech roles become accessible by harnessing Potential not experience.
How does a veteran apply?
WYWM does hire individuals directly to either work for us internally, or as a "squad member"/consultant to be posted on a contract job with one of our large partners.
How does WYWM financial profit from this program?
WYWM does not profit from this program. Profits from our commercial partners and clients allow WYWM to deliver services for veterans and their spouses. WYWM genuinely wants to answer the call of the underemployment of veterans in a scalable fashion.
24C Coaching Package
Get unstuck and get going
Bogged down on the road to career transition? Need to get unstuck and get moving?
The 24C Coaching Package is designed for military personnel struggling to make progress on their career transition journey. The package comprises a confidential, focused and frank discussion that ensures the client gets unstuck, moves forward and regains their edge in their pursuit of new horizons.
Email pursue@continual-edge.com, request the 24C package and stand by for recovery.
Exclusive RAC rates. 
Staffed by ex-UK military people, The List serves the immediate personal employment needs of the jobseeker as they leave the UK Armed Forces, and thereafter empowers Members seeking further advancement and change in the job market. The List enables extensive business to business (B2B), employment and recruitment opportunities serving the needs of employers and recruiters in every sector of the economy.
The List is a warm, tribal, network which builds on the Service ethos of team-work, selflessness in helping others, trust, reliability and commitment. And it is these very same attitudes and behaviours that set ex-Forces people apart and those which employers and businesses seek.
The unique recruitment opportunities and offerings to employers make our services and solutions highly attractive and competitive in the business market place.
In addition to offering exclusive rates to RAC personnel, Continual Edge has pledged 4 pro bono 24C coaching sessions to the Cavalry Lunch Club (CLC) community. These sessions can take place in accordance with the client’s wishes - either following the annual CLC lunch, via video conference or over the telephone.
The role
As an Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be visiting learners within their workplace, using your vocational experience and knowledge to deliver learning, coach, assess and support them to achieve their apprenticeship.
Day-to-day, you will coach, assess, monitor, and sample learner output in order to prove competency for the Engineering Diploma and BTEC
This role is full time working 37 hours per week and is based in Wattisham.
Essential experience of the Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor
Qualifications for the Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
Date Posted: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:39:13 +0000
The role
As an Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be visiting learners within their workplace, using your vocational experience and knowledge to deliver learning, coach, assess and support them to achieve their apprenticeship.
Day-to-day, you will coach, assess, monitor, and sample learner output in order to prove competency for the Engineering Diploma and BTEC
This role is full time working 37 hours per week and is based in Wattisham.
Essential experience of the Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor
Qualifications for the Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
Date Posted: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:39:18 +0000
The role
As an Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be visiting learners within their workplace, using your vocational experience and knowledge to deliver learning, coach, assess and support them to achieve their apprenticeship.
Day-to-day, you will coach, assess, monitor, and sample learner output in order to prove competency for the Engineering Diploma and BTEC
This role is full time working 37 hours per week and is based in Wattisham.
Essential experience of the Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor
Qualifications for the Aviation and Aircraft Apprenticeship Assessor
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.
Date Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:53:43 +0000
Salary Package: Competitive, Company Car/Car allowance, On-Call paid rota plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year
Our Client is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and they help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. They are a business where innovation is greater as they combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. A global company that is passionate about IT and where they look to simplify the complex.
The Benefits
Date Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:10:12 +0000
Purpose of role: To ensure accuracy and consistency of learning delivery and assessment decisions within training and apprenticeship programmes
Key Technical Skills / competencies:
• Experienced assessor
• Occupational expertise in line with appropriate assessment strategy
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Internal & External Verification standards
• An understanding of how internal procedures conform to awarding organisation requirements
Company / Industry Knowledge:
• Has experience as an A1/CAVA unit qualified assessor
• Consistently maintains Green Grade as an assessor /trainer
• Occupational expertise in line with the appropriate assessment strategy
• Has maintained own comprehensive CPD Qualifications:
• General Certificates in Education
• Assessor Awards
• Verification Awards
Essential
• Teacher/Training qualifications Essential
• Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent
Date Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:10:12 +0000
Salary Package: Competitive, Company Car/Car allowance, On-Call paid rota plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year
Our Client is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and they help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. They are a business where innovation is greater as they combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. A global company that is passionate about IT and where they look to simplify the complex.
The Benefits
Date Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:10:12 +0000
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for a Ground Trials Engineer.
You’ll support the general planning, reporting and problem solving of all ground trials activities.
These will align with 3 main pillars; Environmental, EMC and S3 and you’ll play a key part of the team conducting and delivering these trials/activities.
About You;
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for Engineering and a strong background in trials and/or system integration, we encourage you to apply.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a focused, agile team who are highly driven to deliver a range of current products for key domestic/export customers, on time, on cost and to the quality that the organisation is renowned for.
Due to the nature of our world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:10:12 +0000
Location - Bristol or Stevenage
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for an Electronics Equipment Requirements Authority.
You will contribute to immediate delivery of solutions in support of an export customer operating in the land domain.
You'll be reporting to the Weapon System Equipment Design Lead, ensuring compliance with hosting platform interfaces, and overseeing the technical validation of electronic equipment through rigorous testing and analysis. In this role, you'll manage work packages from pre-contract bidding to on-contract completion, working closely with national and international design authorities and customers.
About You;
This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to gain experience in a highly technical environment and seeking career advancement!
About the Team
You'll be part of a team that covers the entire design lifecycle, from Concept to In-service. This role is not only about delivering solutions but also about driving transformation, personal growth, and expanding influence over products.
Due to the nature of the world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for a Through Life Engineer
You’ll play a key part in leading work to influence the product design and development phase.
You’ll act as a focus within the wider product development team to facilitate, promote and improve general through life support. You’ll do this by engaging regularly with various internal stakeholders such as Reliability, Human Factors, Training and Technical Architects to name a few.
About You;
You’ll be an experienced engineer with previous exposure to through life or supportability engineering
You’ll be comfortable with a range of Engineering techniques such as; LORA and MTA & LCC analysis
You’ll have a solid knowledge Logistical Support standards, such as Def Stan 00-600 or ASD S3000L
You’ll be an excellent communicator possessing the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Ideally you’ll have an Engineering degree or equivalent.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for technology and a strong background in engineering, we encourage you to apply.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a focused, agile team who are highly driven to deliver a range of current products for key domestic/export customers, on time, on cost and to the quality that the organisation is renowned for.
Due to the nature of our world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for a Firing Trials Lead
As the Firing Trials Lead, you will play a vital role in the execution of ground and air launched firing trials, as well as their associated work up and integration activities.
You’ll lead the activities of a wide range of trials activities and oversee the subsequent generation of a range of trials documentation/material.
About You;
You’ll have experience in firing trials and/or system integration & validation
You’ll ideally have experience of external trials preparation and conduct
You’ll be an excellent communicator possessing the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
You’ll have previous demonstrable experience of working with external range and facility suppliers
You’ll have good practical/mechanical understanding alongside an Engineering degree or equivalent.
You’ll previously have management/team leadership experience
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for Engineering and a strong background in trials and/or system integration, we encourage you to apply.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a focused, agile team who are highly driven to deliver a range of current products for key domestic/export customers, on time, on cost and to the quality that the organisation is renowned for.
Due to the nature of our world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for a Functional Delivery Lead.
You’ll be working on one of the highest profile and largest programmes, building on world-class design driving to incorporate new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.
You’ll play a key role in analysing and identifying key Software defects and subsequently following an effective and efficient process to resolution & delivery.
About You;
Understanding of System Engineering Process full lifecycle.
Experience in tools for Requirements Capture and Control, ideally IBM Doors.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent understanding of Software landscape within an Engineering sub-systems domain.
Engineering degree or equivalent.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for technology and a strong background in system engineering, we encourage you to apply.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a focused, agile team who are highly driven to deliver a range of current products for key domestic/export customers, on time, on cost and to the quality that the organisation is renowned for.
Due to the nature of our world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
South-East UK, hybrid
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for an Availability Modeller.
You’ll play a key part in utilising and exploiting data analysis in order to ensure an effective stockpile management system.
This process plays a high profile role in the Engineering process ensuring the right decisions can be made, backed by evidence, to improve stockpile readiness and availability.
About You;
Understanding of basic code/model running systems and software
Comfortable with MS Excel to a high level, ideally alongside VBA.
You’ll have a logical and analytical approach and a high level attention to detail
You’ll hold a keen interest in current real world changes and the ability to think ahead and apply into modelling assumptions and variables.
Engineering degree or equivalent.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for technology and a strong background in system engineering, we encourage you to apply.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a focused, agile team who are highly driven to deliver a range of current products for key domestic/export customers, on time, on cost and to the quality that the organisation is renowned for.
Due to the nature of our world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
Salary: £100,000 plus package
Main Purpose of the Role
Secure new business sales and account management activities in MOD, focused on selling and account managing business advisory, technology consulting, digital services, CRM, cloud, data and analytics, cyber, automation, testing and application management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting into MOD Account Manager, supporting the ongoing growth of the UK MOD business:
Person Profile
Essential
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
The Role
As a Marine Engineering Training Instructor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Providing specialist engineering and nuclear expertise to the training design process. You’ll have the opportunity to support the development of the recently established business, which provides a wide range of engineering training courses.
Day to day, you’ll be working with our Astute-class Training Service team to help train the current and next generation of Submarine Service engineering professionals.
Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to the review and evaluation of technical data/notifications of change, identifying the impact of change on existing Marine Engineering and Nuclear Steam Raising Plant courseware. Liaison with the training design team to implement required change to Marine Engineering and Nuclear Steam Raising Plant courseware
Provide other instruction in for example, Confined Space and Working at Height training to students external to the Astute Class Training Service (ACTS) contract. Training is to be delivered to prescribed standards, quality and cost.
Deliver classroom and simulator-based training to Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operators and Marine Engineering Equipment Maintainers
Liaise with the training design team and provide SME support for the routine review and amendment of Marine Engineering and Nuclear Steam Raising Plant courseware
Essential experience of the Marine Engineering Training Instructor:
Comprehensive knowledge and recent experience of operating Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plant
Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively
Engaging and effective communicator
This role is full time based on site at Faslane, Helensburgh.
Qualifications for the Marine Engineering Training Instructor:
Qualification as a Category A or B Watchkeeper in the Royal Navy Submarine Service
The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC required security clearance level for this role.
Benefits
Generous holiday allowance
Contributory pension scheme, with life assurance
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
The Company
For over a century our Client has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, they must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
Date Posted: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:32:35 +0000
Location: South west UK, Hybrid working with 3-4 days on-site per week
Company: A leading defence organisation
Salary: competitive & depending on experience
Eligibility: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Successful candidates will undergo security clearance.
About Us: Partnered with governments to support the Armed Forces, defending our freedom. Join our dynamic team to shape the future strategy of our Mission Planning & Control (MP&C) team.
The Opportunity: Engage in technical development activities across Mission Planning Products. Provide expertise for current and future architectures and technologies, including EMS, Mission Control, and EW.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise to projects, supporting peer and design reviews
Maintain domain standards, methods, and tools, supporting technical studies and proposals
Advise on design decisions and technical investigations, Developing tools, methods, & processes
Address technical non-compliances with program teams
Maintain a network of expertise across products, communicating and influence stakeholders and MoD customers.
What We're Looking For:
Motivated, proactive individual capable of working independently and in teams
Comfortable with uncertainty
Ability to influence multiple stakeholder groups
Effective communicator in collaborative environments
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experienced practitioner with deep technical knowledge
Proven ability to support complex technical issues
What We Offer:
Company Bonus: (performance-based)
Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
Overtime: Paid opportunities
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced Parental Leave: both maternity and paternity.
Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
Training and Development: Career progression and training opportunities
Relocation: Possible support available
Join Us: Apply now to contribute to our mission and work in a team that values flexibility, innovation, and excellence.
Date Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:38:58 +0000
Company: A leading defence organisation
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid: 2-3 days on-site)
Salary: competitive (depending on experience)
Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Successful candidates will undergo security clearance.
About Us: partnered with governments to support the Armed Forces in defending our freedom. Join our Systems Engineering and Design Capability (SE&DC) team to enhance model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes and best practices across UK operations.
The Opportunity: Support projects using IBM’s Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) tools and other systems engineering applications. Ensure reliability, security, and performance of the toolset, and explore new capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage software versions and dependencies (Rhapsody, EWM Eclipse Client, DOORS Classic)
Coordinate with packaging teams and manage Windows 11 testing
Monitor and rectify security vulnerabilities
Support server upgrades and maintenance
Manage ALM upgrade UAT campaigns
Assist with ALM token management and user monitoring
Support High Power Computing user support and admin tasks
Manage and retire legacy applications
Upgrade ALM Widgets, Add-ons, and digital continuity adapters
What We're Looking For:
Background in IT with experience in software application management, maintenance, and security
Practical use of IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS Classic, IBM ELM) is highly desirable
Keen to enhance skills in Systems Engineering application management
Passionate about exploring and utilising emerging technologies
Degree in a relevant field and post-graduation experience is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
Pension: Up to 14% total contribution
Overtime: Paid opportunities
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for adoption and shared parental leave
Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
Training and Development: Career progression and training opportunities
Join Us: Apply now to contribute to our mission and work in a team that values flexibility, innovation, and excellence.
Date Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:31:17 +0000
The Company
Our Client has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world.
The role
As a Driver, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be supporting a small, dedicated team, working directly with the Gunnery School and the Defence Support Group at the Armour Centre.
Day to day, you’ll be providing maintenance and driving support on Main Battle Tanks, Warrior Infantry and Reconnaissance Fighting vehicles, as well as some Wheeled AFVs (Armoured Fighting Vehicles).
Qualifications for the Driver (Armoured Fighting Vehicles)
The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role.
Location: Wareham
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
The Benefits
Date Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:22:56 +0000
About The Role
We are currently working with an industry leading client within the defence industry for a Head of Command and Control Systems role.
As the Head of C&C systems, you will play a vital role in the development of the C&C portfolio and its subsequent external integration.
You’ll lead a team, mainly Systems Engineers, conducting the full remit of; requirements analysis, software design, hardware design, human factors and algorithm engineering. Ultimately leading to product certification and implementation.
About You;
You’ll be a highly proactive individual with a mind-set for product line development and systems thinking
You’ll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
You’ll have Systems Design or Engineering experience from a complex environment
You’ll have good practical/mechanical understanding alongside an Engineering degree or equivalent.
You’ll previously have management/team leadership experience
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for Engineering and a strong background in trials and/or system integration, we encourage you to apply.
About the Team
You’ll be joining a focused, agile team who are highly driven to deliver a range of current products for key domestic/export customers, on time, on cost and to the quality that the organisation is renowned for.
Due to the nature of our world, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the relevant security clearance levels.
Date Posted: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:20:23 +0000
