Our commitment starts when someone applies for a role. It continues when they join us and throughout their career.
15,000-16,000 people leave the armed forces each year. Many bring leadership, resilience, teamwork and problem-solving expertise. These are skills we truly value at UKSBS. We want to help people see how their skills and capabilities fit our roles and to feel supported as they apply for and start a new career with us.
That support is shaped by our colleagues too. Forces Connected is our employee network, set up by colleagues, for people with a connection to the armed forces.
Richard Semple, our Chief Executive Officer, said:
"I've served in the armed forces myself, so I know how much this community brings to any organisation. I also know how important it is to feel supported when you move into a new career. I want everyone with a military connection at UKSBS to know they have that support here, and to feel valued for what they bring to our organisation. We want to be an employer of choice for those leaving the armed forces. Forces Connected, led by colleagues, is helping to make that support real.”
Lisa Handley, our Resourcing Manager said:
“I know from my own experience how hard it can be to explain what you have done in the forces in a way that civilian employers recognise. In recruitment, we want to help people with a military background see how their skills and capabilities fit our roles, and to feel confident that they will be welcomed.”
If you know someone leaving the forces who might be interested in a career with us, please point them to our careers page to explore opportunities. If they want to talk about how their skills fit any of our opportunities, we welcome a conversation. Email us at [email protected].