Mission Employable UK

In this episode I sit down with Adam 'Joe' Lawton who was just 17 years old and on his first deployment in the far East when his ship HMS Sheffield, got diverted to support British Forces in the Falklands conflict. It took a direct hit from an Argentine missile. Some years later, after service, and when living in Australia, Adam found the events of 1982 replaying themselves in his head....

Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE is a former specialist military unit commander in the British Armed Forces, who has been shot and wounded multiple times during combat missions. During a two-decade career, Ash became one of the most operationally experienced officers of his generation, spending nearly 7 years deployed, and leading elite forces in some of the world’s most complex and hostile environments....

This episode focuses on three powerful and insightful conversations with service leavers, who all give moving accounts of the barriers they have overcome, including the loss of limbs and time spent in prison, to achieving success beyond service life. Their deep commitment to improving the outcomes for service leavers is evident and powerful. Understanding that support is available is critical. Fro...

In February I was invited to join the Forces Transition Group roadshow in Cheltenham to record the voices of transitioning personnel and employers seeking to hire from our military community. I had the absolute pleasure of connecting with so many inspiring individuals, it was such a pleasure to record so many ‘hunters’ and ‘seekers’ voices for this special live edition of Mission Employable UK. Fr...

The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Armed Forces Covenant by acknowledging and rewarding UK employers who demonstrate outstanding support for the armed forces community. By providing a framework for organisations to pledge their commitment, from Bronze to Gold awards, the ERS not only raises awareness of the unique skills and experiences that ex-service...

Miliary spouses bring a powerful, often overlooked skill set shaped by constant change. They are the hidden ranks with a highly desirable skill set most employers are unaware of. They are experts in adapting to new environments, navigating change and operating in complex and unfamiliar environments all whilst maintaining family stability.  This repeated exposure to disruption builds exceptional st...

For this episode we’re diving into Military Civil Work Attachments — a powerful but often underused route for serving personnel to gain real-world experience before transitioning into civilian employment. I’ll be sharing my story of hosting a serving soldier on a Civil Work Attachment through my company Careers Ideas Ltd. Over the placement, I saw first hand just how effective these attachments ca...

In this episode, I'm joined by John Stephenson from the Forces Transition Group an organisation dedicated to helping service leavers navigate the often challenging move from military life into civilian employment. John is well known for his straight-talking honest advice, where he breaks down what really works on a CV, what transferable skills employers are looking for, he talks about their n...

Your Transition, Your Story covers the backstory of why Deborah Collier wanted to set up a Podcast for service leavers. Through her company Careers Ideas Ltd, she signed up to become a holder of the Employer Recognition Scheme, moving from Bronze to Silver, offering Civil Work Attachments and Career support to transitioning personnel and their families. An Army Veteran, and a Chartered Fellow in P...