Armed forces, veterans and families

Finding a job

  • Armed forces access to Jobcentre Plus
    As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, there are initiatives to help current and former armed forces personnel and their families access Jobcentre Plus services.
  • The Career Transition Partnership
    This is the official resettlement service for the armed forces. The Career Transition Partnership brings together expert personal support, employers and training providers to help those who serve resettle into civilian life. The CTP provides a range of support specifically designed to help Service leavers with their resettlement. This includes a range of expert personal advice and guidance, training courses, digital tools, resettlement events and access to relevant job vacancies.
  • Forces Employment Charity
    This is the leading military employment charity. It helps thousands of veterans each year.
  • Lifeworks Families
    A free support service to help veterans and family members of serving armed forces personnel find a job.
  • Forces Families Jobs
    This is the go-to place for training and employment for family members of current armed forces personnel. It also helps people who have left the armed forces within the last 12 months. It supports bereaved spouses and partners for up to two years post service.