17th June 2019: External Event – Highways England Insight Day – Birmingham

Highways England is hosting an insight day exclusively for serving and former officers. The event gives you the opportunity to discover the wide variety of current roles available in the organisation including project management, engineering, HR, procurement and communications. You will hear from Service leavers working for Highways England, receive practical advice on CVs and […]

17th June 2018

25th June 2019: OA Webinar – Careers in the City of London Legal Industry

In this webinar Alistair Johnson, formerly of the Royal Engineers now General Manager of Clifford Chance LLP; Nik Miller, formerly of the Royal Air Force and Head of IT Services & Operations at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Quincy Bellot, formerly of the Royal Marines and solicitor at Clifford Chance LLP; and David Robinson, formerly of […]

25th June 2018

6th June 2019: External Event – Military is Good for Rail Insight Event – York

The ever-growing rail industry has the potential to offer a Service leaver a vibrant and diverse career, with a large variety of roles on offer across the country. Following a series of introductory presentations from those who have made the transition to a successful career, you will be able to network with recruiting organisations and […]

6th June 2018

21st May 2019: Officers’ Careers Briefing – York

Kick-start your career search by attending the OA Officers’ Careers Briefing and hear how the civilian employment landscape is adapting to take advantage of your military skills. Reasons to Attend Understand how to apply your skills to your job search Participate in career-focused breakout sessions Hear from employers actively recruiting former officers Get professional tips […]

21st May 2018

Opportunities for Project Managers at Provelio

This webinar is hosted by Phillip Harnett and Jeremy Sneddon from Provelio, a provider of strategic project managers working primarily in construction. Phillip talks about his journey from the Army into his current role and how his military experiences fit the skill requirements for a project manager. Phillip and Jeremy also focus on the life […]

4th December 2018

You have Project Management Skills but what about the Qualifications?

Dean Taylor is the Managing Director of IMD Group, a business and management consultancy. He discusses the value of project management training. All career paths involve training, so it is important to choose courses that will enable you to achieve your professional goals after leaving the Services. If you want to work in project management, […]

3rd October 2018

From RAF Logistics Officer to Professional Services and Project Management Consultancy

Michele Crossman, former RAF Logistics Officer, now a Senior Project Manager in SNC-Lavalin’s Nuclear & Power EMEA business, provides her perspective of transition. She will share her journey into professional services and project management consultancy at SNC-Lavalin (SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins in July 2017), and give tips on how to make the most of your transferable […]

29th August 2018

The Fundamentals of Project Management

What makes Project Management such an appealing career for Service Leavers? 90% of global senior executives and project management experts say good project management is key to delivering successful results and gaining a competitive edge. For service leavers, the military mindset, can-do approach and adaptability of service leavers is often ideal for the range and […]

19th August 2014

Operations Management – getting things done

A career in operations management demands an expert ability to get things done. A popular career choice for ex-military personnel, operations management focuses on streamlining processes as effectively as possible and requires the ability to apply logical thinking, especially when under pressure. As the industry continues to change and grow, it also offers exciting opportunities […]

12th April 2017

Exploring the many facets of Project Management

Why does project management continue to be such a popular choice for service leavers? The answer to this lies in some of the diverse career opportunities available and in the skills required for the discipline. Many elements of these were uncovered during the OA’s Project Management Workshop held on Wednesday 15th February at NCVO in […]

3rd March 2017

Transition Story: making your military skills work for you

The skills and knowledge you gain throughout your military career are of enormous value to business. This is the resounding message coming from organisations like Virgin Money, who now actively recruit former service personnel in recognition of their skill sets and the value they add to their business. Richard Garman is a perfect example of […]

13th January 2017

Few places remain at Tesco armed forces recruitment event

Think Tesco is all about stacking shelves? Think again. Tesco has launched a drive to recruit former military personnel into high level careers across the company, offering jobs in everything from communications to logistics, security to project management. Special Insight Event on careers in Tesco 1st February 2017, Tesco HQ, Welwyn Garden City Note: Nearly […]

9th January 2017

Showing how your military background makes you the perfect candidate for working in HR

Job hunting success in the finance sector is all about clearly matching your military experience with the competencies required by the job. So says Barney Meehan, former Army Captain and now HR Project Manager for Employee Services at Nationwide Building Society. Think ahead Ahead of the application process and interview, spend time considering the competencies […]

4th January 2017

Project Management – Essential Commercial Skills

As the world continues to change at a rapid pace, it is becoming essential to take the time to invest in your professional development whether you’re in the services, making the transition, or in civilian employment. This webinar is a combination of insights from BMC’s Project Management Courses. Topics discussed include: Providing a broad understanding of […]

15th November 2016

A Day in Life of… A Consultant Project Manager

Murray Bryant is a Project Manager at Capgemini, working for a utilities company as part of the organisation’s Programme Leadership & Change division.Here is what a typical ‘Day in Life’ of a consultant project manager can look like.07:00 Wake up. I like to get my brain into gear as quickly as possible in the morning, […]

14th September 2016

A Day in the Life of… A Management Consultant

Richard Graybrook works as a Principal Consultant for Turner & Townsend, a global Project and Programme Management consultancy firm. Here is an overview of some of the key tasks he undertakes in his role. “I’ll start by saying that my typical day has gone a full 180 degrees from my life in the Royal Engineers. Being […]

6th September 2016

A Day in the Life of… A Senior Project Manager

Noel Brown was an Officer in the Royal Engineers, training at Sandhurst in 2004/05. He experienced a variety of roles during his time in the Royal Engineers, including operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He left in 2013 at the end of his short service commission. Noel spoke to the OA about his journey to […]

26th July 2016

“Nationwide’s Core Values Are Very Similar to the Military’s”

It wasn’t just the prospect of lunchtime jogs in glorious, green fields that attracted Nick Apps and Simon Feaver to Nationwide’s Wiltshire headquarters. Although, they’re certainly a bonus.. Here, two former officers discuss their career as Project Managers in Financial Services. Initially, neither Nick Apps or Simon Feaver considered Financial Services as a suitable career […]

18th May 2016

What’s it like to be a Project Manager at Zurich? – William Steel

William Steel is currently a PM at Zurich Insurance where he works within a team of six, managing a large portfolio of IT programmes. What led you to decide on a career in project management? What elements of it particularly appealed to you? Reflecting on my career a few years before I retired, I realised […]

Insight into Project Management – Nationwide

Do you want to work for an organisation that highly values ex-military? Do you want to work in Financial Services, but not necessarily in London? Then consider a career with Nationwide. Project Managers Simon Feaver and Nick Apps discuss what a career in project management with Nationwide entails and how their background in the Services […]

5th May 2015