... THAT FIRST JOB ...
#GATEWAYJOB
A Gateway Job is one where the values, skills and competencies you bring with you from your military career are of greater importance in the role than pre-existing knowledge of the target sector. These are therefore ideal roles in which to start a new career.
Ruralink is particularly keen to link service-leavers with employers offering a #GatewayJob.
VOLUNTEERING
Military personnel are generally not permitted to take on second jobs whilst serving, which can make it challenging to undertake work experience. In the land-based sector, there are countless opportunities to learn new, relevant skills and grow a professional network through voluntary roles. Ruralink Conservation Volunteers also provides a focus for service leavers seeking volunteer roles alongside fellow resettling personnel.
CIVILIAN WORK ATTACHMENTS
This is a brilliant scheme which allows service-leavers to undertake a workplace attachment whist still being paid by the MOD. The hosting employer is responsible for ensuring the attached service-leaver's safety at work and for providing meaningful experience; the MOD is responsible for pay, accommodation and transport. Such attachments often lead to offers of employment but, where they do not, the experience, professional connections, potential refernece and CV entry can be invaluable.
Part-time role suitable for resettling and those now making
Ruralink Ambassador
Ruralink is building a team of Ruralink Veteran Ambassadors across the services and in the land-based sector. Full details will be available soon but, if you think you may be interested, please get in touch now.
GATEWAY ROLES AVAILABLE NOW
NEW: Pig Farmer - SW Scotland (Full training provided)
NEW: Pig Farmer - SW Scotland (Full training provided)
NEW: Pig Farmer - SW Scotland (Full training provided)
Ruralink recently placed a candidate on this farm. The owner is so impressed by their calibre that he is now seeking more military candidates.
The ex-Royal Navy General Manager writes:
A position is available on the above premises to assist the farmer in the daily running of a 200-sow farm that aims to produce and sell 6000 pigs per annum.
Tasks would include:
· AI and breeding management
· Birthing (farrowing) supervision and piglet management.
· Management, feeding and general care of all stock – breeding sows, piglets, weaners (7-35kg) and finishers (35 - 110kg).
· Administration and recording of any vaccinations and antibiotics.
· Weekend duties – 12 days on, 2 days off.
The chosen candidate will be joining a small team where full training will be given.
NEW: Senior Forest Keeper (Residential)
NEW: Pig Farmer - SW Scotland (Full training provided)
NEW: Pig Farmer - SW Scotland (Full training provided)
One of two roles working to an ex-Army boss, who specifically wants to recruit a member of the military community, this is an ideal gateway role into a career as a ranger, warden or towards conservation and land management.
The job is highly varied, including managing livestock, interacting with members of the public, maintaining the infrastructure of the forest and liaising widely with land-management stakeholders.
12-month fixed term. Epping Forest.
Applications close: 4 Dec 2020.
Full details at: https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Salary range: £32,036 to £36,549 (including Residential Outer London Weighting, and Unsocial Hours Payment of 9%) depending on experience.
There is also the opportunity to conduct volunteer work experience with this team. Enquire via: Jobs@ruralink.org.uk
Posted on Ruralink: 11 Nov 2020
NEW: Forest Keeper (Residential)
NEW: Forest Keeper (Residential)
NEW: Forest Keeper (Residential)
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One of two roles working to an ex-Army boss, who specifically wants to recruit a member of the military community, this is an ideal gateway role into a career as a ranger, warden or towards conservation and land management.
The job is highly varied, combining the roles of a forest ranger and a special constable. You will conduct patrols on a rota system, manage livestock, interact with members of the public, inspect and help maintain the infrastructure of the forest and liaise widely with land-management stakeholders.
12-month fixed term. Epping Forest.
Applications close: 4 Dec 2020.
Full details at: https://jobs.cityoflondon.gov.uk/
Salary range: £26,280 to £29,860 per annum
There is also the opportunity to conduct volunteer work experience with this team. Enquire via: Jobs@ruralink.org.uk
Posted on Ruralink: 11 Nov 2020
GRAIN STORE OPERATOR
NEW: Forest Keeper (Residential)
NEW: Forest Keeper (Residential)
LOCATION: CHELTENHAM
SUITABLE FOR: A junior logistics operator with telehandler experience and an interest in agriculture and/or science.
CAREER POTENTIAL: This is a gateway role with a forces-friendly family company who are pushing technological and logistics development within the grain sector.
Either progress within the business or potentially take the experience gained here into a grain producer or analyst role to start developing a career in commercial agriculture.
EMPLOYER QUOTE: The job would suit a sensible, mechanically minded person who is able to deal with numerous farm machinery.
PAY: negotiable plus vehicle
DETAILS: jobs@ruralink.org.uk
JOBS REQUIRING SOME EXPERIENCE
TREE SURGEON TEAM LEADER
TREE SURGEON TEAM LEADER
· A tree surgery business based in Aldershot requires a Tree Surgeon Team Leader to manage a team of three. As well as leadership experience you will have several years as a "climber/tree surgeon" with appropriate climbing and tree-felling qualifications and (ideally) you'll have a military background.
· The role is central to the effective management of tree surgery and related jobs, both on and off-site. You will be able to coordinate activities, to plan ahead and adapt to changing situations delivering a high standard of service for customers at all times.
· You will be an effective team leader and problem solver, used to dealing with subcontractors, equipment and agencies to see a project through successfully to completion and within budget.
Offered by After The Military.
Download full job spec below.
Please mention Ruralink in your application.
ten year farm tenancy (MILITARY PREFERRED) - HEREFORDSHIRE
Offered by the Buchanan Trust to a military tenant
The Buchanan Trust is a veterans charity based in Bosbury, Herefordshire who are seeking a military veteran to take on a ten-year tenancy of their 700 acre mixed farm. They will support a member of the military community through the tenancy bid process and provide further mentoring as required.
The trust was established after WW1 specifically to benefit veterans but has struggled to attract ex-military tenants in recent years. The farm's three smaller holdings were therefore consolidated a few years ago, including significant investment to achieve Red Tractor Assurance, and run in-hand as a commercial venture. However, the charitable purposes were judged not to be being achieved and the trust is therefore once again seeking a military tenant. This is a life-changing opportunity for the right person (or family) but should not be approached lightly - it will be hard work but could be very profitable - as well as satisfying!
DOWNLOAD THE FARM SPECIFICATION HERE
Find out more about the Buchanan Trust HERE.
Do contact the Buchannon Trust directly with any questions or to arrange a visit. If you require support in considering whether such a move is right for you, or whether you are qualified, do email fiona@ruralink.org.uk
THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE TRUST WILL BE FLEXIBLE TO SUPPORT THE RIGHT TENANT.
"We will positively discriminate towards veterans with the right qualifications."