As a Council, we recognise the contribution and sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces Community, and the unique skills and attributes they bring to our workplace. We are committed to ensuring better access to employment opportunities, support, mentoring and work placements for transitioning personnel, reservists, veterans and spouses/civil partners of those serving personnel and veterans.
Find out about the employment support and advice available in Southampton.
Royal British Legion – offers an employment support service to help serving and ex-serving personnel and their families prepare for employment as the transition into civilian life.
The Veterans’ Gateway – information and support for veterans and their families.
The Poppy Factory – works year round to support veterans into jobs. From giving advice to ex-service men and women, to supporting businesses.
Forces Connect South East App – is designed to link users to organisations offering help and support across a wide range of services, including employment.
Southampton City Council Employment Support Team – call us on 023 8091 7585 or email employment.support.team@southampton.gov.uk to find out how we can support you with getting a job or accessing training
Solent Armed Forces Covenant Partnership – Work Experience / Short Term Placements – Southampton and Portsmouth City Councils provide work experience and short term placements to the Armed Forces Community
Lifeworks – is a fully funded support service to help veterans looking to either move in sustainable employment, training or education; or advice & guidance on how to help land that dream role