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Did you know that as a commissioned officer you are eligible for free careers consultations with one of our expert advisers at any point in your career?
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How we help
The Officers’ Association works with both serving and former officers and reservists from across the Armed Forces and their families.Find out more about our Employment and Grants and Welfare services.
Support and advice for former officers and their dependants
The Officers' Association takes a holistic approach in order to help and support former Officers of the Armed Forces and their dependants on a variety of matters related to Grants and Welfare.Find out more...
Careers advice and support for officers
Whether you are still serving, in transition or a former officer wishing to change career in later life, the OA is able to offer professional, impartial and practical advice on all aspects of transition and employment.
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Employment Services
For officers:
- One-to-one careers consultations
- Executive jobs board for officers
- Workshops and webinars
- Networking events
- Professional development
For employers:
We engage with employers so that they understand how to recruit veterans and are able to recognise the business case for doing so.
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Grants and Welfare
For officers and their dependants:
- Advice on Statutory Benefits and Adult Social Care
- Annual Allowance
- One-off payments for specific household or disability items
- Grants towards care at home
- Care home top-up fees
- Help with legal questions
Blog
My Journey through Military Transition
Former RAF Officer Joseph Leung tells the OA of his transition story and how he decided on her new career with the help of the OA. By far the hardest part of choosing a new career ...
23rd August 2019
Be Positive, Be Confident and Be Yourself – The McKinsey Insight Day
On Friday 21st June, the OA partnered with McKinsey to hold an insight day for serving and former military personnel to learn about the work they do and what it means to be a consultant. ...
22nd August 2019
Quilter’s launches trainee programme for Service Leavers
Lauren Ashworth, Recruitment Manager with Quilter Financial Advisers School, met service leavers at the launch of Quilter’s fast-track financial advisers programme. Sitting around the table with 5 military personnel, looking for their next career move, I ...
22nd August 2019