Why recruit from the Armed Forces?

When it comes to recruiting, the Armed Forces talent pool offers a pipeline of skilled professionals like no other. UK military training develops individuals who excel in leadership, strategic thinking, adaptability, and resilience, making them ideal candidates for a wide range of industries.

Established in 1885, the Forces Employment Charity brings over a century of recruitment expertise to connect businesses with top-tier ex-Forces professionals. With access to over 25,000 highly skilled veterans and service leavers each year, we help employers recruit experienced, motivated, and dedicated individuals—at no cost.

Recruiting from the Armed Forces means gaining candidates with exceptional abilities, including:
  • Communication practised with internal and external stakeholders
  • Organisational skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • A high degree of professionalism
  • Health and Safety training
  • Security awareness and best practice
  • The ability to work in a team
Why hire ex-Forces hero

Free recruitment support for employers

We make recruiting ex-Forces personnel seamless and cost-free.

Don’t miss out on a highly trained, experienced workforce. Contact us today to explore how we can support you in developing or expanding a military recruitment pathway.

The incredibly complex scope of the roles undertaken when part of the Armed Forces creates a highly adaptable workforce, from specialist machinery operation and engineering to manual labour and medical training – and everything in between! The reality is, veterans are motivated, hard-working and committed.

Considering the broad range of skills and our free recruitment support for employers, why wouldn’t you think about recruiting from the Armed Forces community?

We’ve been responsible for veterans joining sectors including

  • Maritime
  • Aviation
  • Close Protection
  • Oil and Gas
  • Renewable Energy
  • Transport
  • Engineering Specialisms
  • Aeronautical
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Nuclear
  • Communications
  • And more
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