Veteran Employment
Support
Career advice for veterans since 2011
Our Lifeworks programme offers tailored employability support to Armed Forces veterans and the families of those currently serving. Courses and support are tailored to suit the requirements of those who need it and our specialist advisors are on hand throughout your journey to help you find an opportunity that is right for you.
Upcoming Lifeworks Courses
80% of veterans gaiuned employment, training or volunteering within 12 months.
Lifeworks has supported 5,800 veterans since its launch in 2012.
Before the course, a third of veterans saw employment as their main goal. This to 57% after the course.
The programme saves the economy £5.65 million each year.
Veteran Employment Support
Lifeworks provides personalised, coaching‑led employability support for Armed Forces veterans and the spouses and families of those currently serving. We work with you to understand your ambitions, strengths and goals, with courses and guidance to meet your individual needs. With encouragement and practical support from our veteran team of expert advisors at every step, you’ll build confidence, develop new skills and move forward into an opportunity that’s right for you – on your terms and on your timeline.
What is Lifeworks?
Lifeworks is our nationwide, award‑winning employment programme, equipping veterans and family members of those currently serving with the tools they need to build meaningful careers beyond the Armed Forces. Delivered by RBVE staff who are veterans themselves and bring lived experience, Lifeworks offers tailored employment advice, guidance on career pathways, confidence‑building courses, CV writing support and access to additional training. Our aim is to prepare each individual with the skills, confidence and support needed to secure lasting civilian employment that matches their experience and skillset – whether inside or beyond our own factories.
For Veterans
Leaving the Forces is a major step. The skills, confidence and structure built through service don’t always translate easily into civilian employment, which can lead to uncertainty or time out of work. Support is available, but not always easy to navigate. We’re here to provide clear guidance, practical help and encouragement – supporting veterans into meaningful work.
Spouses
Veteran spouses also face distinct employment challenges. Frequent relocations, periods apart and the need for flexibility can make it difficult to build a consistent career. Through Lifeworks, we offer tailored advice, coaching and practical support – helping veteran spouses build confidence, overcome barriers and move into roles that fit their lives and ambitions.
For Families of Those Serving
Families of those currently serving face their own employment challenges. Frequent moves, periods of separation and the need for flexibility can make building a career difficult. Through Lifeworks, we offer tailored advice, coaching and practical support – helping spouses and family members build confidence, overcome barriers and move into roles that fit their lives and ambitions.
Success Stories
Behind every statistic is a real person and a real journey. Our case studies share the experiences of veterans and Armed Forces families who’ve faced change, overcome barriers and moved into meaningful employment with Lifeworks support. See how our tailored guidance and coaching can make a lasting difference.
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How to support us
If you’d like to work with us, help extend our reach, or learn more about the impact of Lifeworks, we’d be delighted to hear from you
Contact the Lifeworks Team
Get in touch with a member of our team, we’re here to help veterans and the families of those currently serving into employment.
