Employment
The Council is dedicated to supporting the armed forces community by providing various employment resources and services. Find information on job opportunities, support programs, and initiatives available to current and former armed forces personnel, reservists, and their families.
Explore the resources below to find the support you need for a successful transition to civilian employment
British Forces Resettlement Service (BFRS)
The BFRS provides the Armed Forces Community (AFC) with a great opportunity to meet and network with employers. The service is open to service leavers, reserve forces, veterans, Civilian MOD employees, partners, and families.
British Forces Resettlement Service (BFRS)
Forces Employment
The Forces Employment Charity provides life-long, life-changing support, job opportunities, and training to Service leavers, Veterans, reservists, and their families, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Forces Families Jobs
Forces Families Jobs is the go-to place for training, employment, and volunteer roles for family members of currently serving UK military personnel.
Jobcentre Plus
As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiatives that help current armed forces personnel, former armed forces personnel, and families of the armed forces access Jobcentre Plus services.
This includes having an armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus district who ensures that we provide support that meets your needs.
Contact Jobcentre Plus: How to contact Jobcentre Plus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Op Prosper
Op PROSPER is an Office for Veterans’ Affairs programme (awarded to us through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust) which will empower veterans and their families the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, enabling them to thrive in society by ensuring equal access to employment opportunities and supporting them into sustainable, valuable careers.
Op PROSPER | Forces Employment Charity
Rotherham Council Jobs
Rotherham Council is committed to supporting our armed forces community.
Jobs – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI): Lifeworks
Lifeworks is the employment support division of Royal British Legion Industries, a national charity supporting the Armed Forces. Following their service, ex-military personnel or reservists can experience difficulties transposing their skills into the civilian employment market, resulting in homelessness and a decline in their mental health. Our Lifeworks team ensures that the military community receive the best support possible through our FREE 4-day face-to-face employment skills course within a year-long employment support programme. Not only does this cover the support but also covers the cost of travel, food, and accommodation (if necessary).
RBLI Lifeworks courses are held nationwide and tailored to suit the requirements of those who need them. Our specialist advisors and Vocational Assessors remain on hand throughout the journey to help them find the right opportunity. Lifeworks equips veterans, families, and reservists with the tools necessary to pursue their desired careers outside the Armed Forces.
If you’re a veteran, or know a veteran, looking for FREE employment support, contact us today on 0800 3196 844 or email lifeworks@rbli.co.uk
Veteran Employment Support | Lifeworks (wearelifeworks.org.uk)
Service Leavers Adjustments Passport
The Service Leavers Adjustment Passport is a guide from the Government which has been developed to support people who are having conversations with Armed Forces Personnel who need adjustments or people who are in the process of or have exited the Armed Forces and are transitioning into civilian employment.
Service Leavers Adjustments Passport guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
TechVets
TechVets provides a bridge for veterans, Service leavers, reservists, and their families into information technology careers.
Veterans into Logistics
Veterans into Logistics provides HGV training followed by employment opportunities to place veterans into well-paid driving careers with respected logistics companies.