In this week when we pause to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country, it is also an opportunity to recognise the Armed Forces community today. This includes veterans, and the spouses and partners who stand alongside them and provide invaluable support.
At GFiE, we are proud of the work we do to support veterans and their spouses and partners as they navigate the transition from military to civilian life. Leaving the Armed Forces is about much more than changing jobs. It can mean adapting to a different culture, finding a new sense of purpose, translating highly valuable skills and experience into civilian roles, and building new networks and connections.
That transition matters. Meaningful employment can play a vital role in helping people establish themselves in civilian society, bringing stability, confidence, opportunity and a renewed sense of belonging. Veterans and their families have so much to offer, and we believe that departments and agencies across the Civil Service benefit enormously from the skills, commitment, resilience and experience they bring.
GFiE Veteran & Military Spouse/Partner pathway
We are committed to helping make that transition as positive and accessible as possible through recruitment.
To our Civil Service colleagues, if you want to bring talented people with incredible life experience into your teams, talk to us about working with GFiE and our veterans and military spouses/partners recruiting pathway next time you have a vacancy.
The GFiE life chance pathway for veterans & military spouses focuses on matching veterans and spouses with roles in the Civil Service.
You can find more information at Civil Service Careers GFiE Pathways page, or you can contact us at GFiE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Together, we can help connect veterans and their spouses and partners with rewarding careers and ensure their contribution continues to make a difference in civilian life.
"HMRC has been a strong advocate of the GFiE Veterans, Military Spouses and Partners Life Chances Pathway for the past six years, through which we have recruited more than 50 people into a diverse range of roles.
Our experience has shown us just how much veterans, military spouses and partners have to offer. They bring valuable transferable skills including leadership, communication, teamwork, analytical thinking and resilience, alongside extensive experience of adapting to change and performing under pressure.
Almost half of the people we have recruited through the Pathway have subsequently had their two-year Temporary Fixed Appointments converted to permanent roles.
GFiE offers vacancy holders a straightforward and effective way to access this talented pool of people.
We would wholeheartedly encourage colleagues across the Civil Service to consider the Pathway. The skills and experience within the Armed Forces community are a real asset to our organisations, and we have seen first-hand the positive contribution they can make."
HMRC Life Chances Team
During this week of remembrance, we honour those who served, recognise those who continue to serve, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting those who are building their next chapter.
Thank You
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