Service Families Employment

The Service Families Employment scheme is a service offered by Civvy Street in partnership with the Defence Career Partnership, which is supporting leading employer organisations to advertise their vacancies that are on or near a Ministry of Defence location on this web site.

As a life partner or working age dependant  of someone who is serving in the UK Armed Forces, you will be encouraged to apply for these vacancies.

 For a list of current vacancies, follow this link

Civvy Street is working closely with employer organistions and industry sector agencies to bring you into contact with civilian employers, trades and professions who are promoting career opportunities within their sector

The Civvy Street Employment Fair is an online version of the type of event normally held in large exhibition centres. At these events, employers gather to 'sell' the benefits of working for them and to meet prospective candidates for their job vacancies.

Provided by the Royal British Legion as part of a range of learning and work support schemes to help eligible Legion beneficiaries of working age develop their vocational skills and find sustainable employment.

Directgov is the UK Government's website for citizens, providing a single point of access to public sector  information and services. The content is developed by representatives from the many government departments that contribute to the site, working with a central Directgov team.

Directgov provides a range of information and services, including learning, work, and financial assistance

Your first move to a new posting your priorities will probably be housing, child care and work, but you also need to think about the way you live. It may sound obvious, but you need to look after yourself to get the most out of life. Taking care of your physical and mental health will help you to build the life you want for yourself

If you have childcare responsibilities, you may face barriers to work  including the cost of childcare, lack of suitable childcare locally, and the shortage of jobs offering 'family friendly' working hours e.g. part-time working and term-time work.

However, people with children who want to return to work can get financial and practical help with childcare. From tax credits to flexible working arrangements, there's lots of support available to make your life easier.

Civvy Street provides information on the support that you can obtain as well as details of organisations and support bodies that are there to help you, whatever your disability issue

Find out about courses that will put you ahead of the field and help you get a job.

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View the latest job vacancies including ones specifically targetted for Service leavers and ex-Services.

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