CivvyStreet Magazine

10/10/2025

Pocket Living offers 100% ownership of compact one bedroom homes to first time buyers at a 20% discount.

Pocket is an innovative property developer that creates well-designed, local and affordable 38m2 homes sold at a 20% discount. There’s no complicated shared ownership or staircasing. Buyers own 100% of their home from day one and there is no extra rent to pay.

Own your own Pocket home in London Off By Mia Craven Pocket offers 100% ownership of compact one bedroom homes to first time buyers at a 20% discount For most Londoners, buying a home near where they currently live, within a reasonable commute to work, seems impossible. High living costs are pushing...

08/10/2025

Have you considered volunteering?

Army Cadets UK is one of the UK’s largest voluntary youth organisations, giving thousands of young people the chance to challenge themselves, make friends, and develop skills that will serve them for life. Behind the badges and berets, however, are the adults who make it all possible: Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

Passing It On: How Veterans can inspire the next generation as Cadet Force Adult Volunteers Off By Mia Craven The Army Cadets is one of the UK’s largest voluntary youth organisations, giving thousands of young people the chance to challenge themselves, make friends, and develop skills that will se...

07/10/2025

Tesco has a proud history of supporting Service-leavers and Veterans.

In 2018, four years after becoming the first retailer to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, Tesco, decided to refresh and renew its pledge by signing the Covenant again. At the time, it had a healthy internal Armed Forces Network of around 300 employees. Today it has around 20,000, signalling a deep commitment to supporting the Forces community.

If it isn’t already, Tesco is aiming to be the number one employer of choice for Service-leavers and Veterans. Find out why you should consider a career with Tesco.

Tesco – Let’s Join Forces! Off By Mia Craven Tesco has a proud history of supporting Service-leavers and Veterans. In 2018, four years after becoming the first retailer to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, Tesco, decided to refresh and renew its pledg...

19/09/2025

Are you a former military service member or cadet force instructor looking for a rewarding opportunity? Uppingham School is seeking a School Staff Instructor to support the delivery of their outstanding Combined Cadet Force (CCF) programme.

CCF School Staff Instructor and Head of Shooting Off By Mia Craven Rutland Posted on September 17, 2025 Website Uppingham School Hours: Part time, 23 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £16,396.27 per annum plus the Volunteer allowance and the 12.5% Contingent Grant from the MOD Are you a fo...

15/08/2025

On 15 August 1945, Japan’s surrender brought the Second World War to an end.

Today, on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we remember the extraordinary sacrifices made by those who served in the Far East.

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08/08/2025

Peter Scholz served his country for more than two decades. He travelled the world with the Army Catering Corps, but in later years, his body began to betray him. When the pain in his knees became unbearable, he sought help – but for 18 months, he got nowhere. Then, thanks to his family and the support of King Edward VII's Hospital London, Peter finally got the treatment he needed.

Peter Scholz served his country for more than two decades. He travelled the world with the Army Catering Corps, but in later years, his body began to betray him. When the pain in his knees became unbearable, he sought help – but for 18 months, he got nowhere. Then, thanks to his family and the sup...

08/08/2025

Considering a Franchise for your next career move?

Autosmart International, has been franchising for over 45 years. Over 120 franchisees operate from custom designed mobile showrooms UK-wide, supplying over 300 professional cleaning products to a wide range of industries.

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British manufacturer, Autosmart, has been franchising for over 45 years. Over 120 franchisees operate from customdesigned mobile showrooms UK-wide, supplying over 300 professional cleaning products to a wide range of industries. Their customers include car dealerships, emergency services, transporta...

08/08/2025

Like lots of stations and teams at East Midlands Ambulance Service, Raynesway Station has many ex-Forces personnel in its ranks. A mix of clinical and non-clinical specialists, they all serve critical functions including operations management, clinical delivery, and emergency preparedness.

Here, four colleagues from the station team share their resettlement stories, including their different paths to the ambulance service.

Like lots of stations and teams at East Midlands Ambulance Service, Raynesway Station has many ex-Forces personnel in its ranks. A mix of clinical and non-clinical specialists, they all serve critical functions including operations management, clinical delivery, and emergency preparedness.

25/07/2025

Government accepts Forces Pension Society policy challenge on IHT and Death in Service benefits.

The Forces Pension Society is pleased to announce that, following its submission to to HM Treasury in January this year, the Government has accepted that its planned policy would “create inconsistencies with death in service benefits paid in other ways, particularly payments of lump sums from a non-pension group life policy held in trust”

The Forces Pension Society is pleased to announce that, following its submission to to HM Treasury in January this year,…

17/07/2025

BAE Systems are recruiting to help support their customers operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Most specialities are required including:
• Instructor Pilots, including Advanced, Basic and Primary
• Aircrew Training Advisor
• Aircrew Course Development Advisor
• WD Instructors
• Inventory and Forecast Planning
• Supply Chain Managers
• NDI Technicians
• Parafab Technicians
• Egress Technicians
• Avionic Technician Supervisor, Mechanical Technician Supervisor and Armament Technician Supervisor for Typhoon Q’ Annotated
• Metrology Engineers & Technicians
• Aircraft Electrical/Mechanical Technicians
• Technical Instructors
• Safety Specialists
• Air Traffic Controller

In return they provide a competitive benefits package, including free accommodation, utilities and travel allowance.

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11/07/2025

Are you a first time buyer ready to make that exciting step onto the housing ladder? Maybe you’re looking for more space for your growing family‘s next chapter. Or, perhaps it’s time to find a more manageable home that gives you more time to do what you love.

When you buy your home with Persimmon Homes, they’ll be there to support you all the way. From making your move more affordable with offers and discounts, to giving you expert advice and simplifying the buying process. So that when you get the keys to your new space, it’ll feel like coming home.

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When you buy your home with Persimmon, we'll be there to support you all the way. From making your move more affordable with offers and discounts, to giving you expert advice and simplifying the buying process. So that when you get the keys to your new space, it'll feel like coming home.

08/07/2025

Disclosure and Barring Service is recruiting for a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Manager.

Help keep vital safeguarding services running when it matters most. The Disclosure & Barring Service is looking for someone who understands what it means to plan for the unexpected and respond with confidence when the pressure is on. If you’ve worked in environments where resilience, risk and recovery are critical, this role could be the ideal next step.

Closing date for applications: 10:00am, 28 July 2025.

Salary: Grade SEO £42,075 band minimum – £44,599 band maximum Location: Liverpool/Darlington Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, Part Time, Flexible…