Veterans careers at EDF - opportunities for armed forces leavers
A place where you can continue to make a difference
At EDF, we recognise the immense value that veterans, reservists and military families bring to our business. Through service life, you've developed skills, experiences and qualities that help organisations succeed, from leadership, teamwork and problem-solving to resilience, adaptability and a strong sense of purpose.
Join us for a supportive environment where your skills are recognised, your experience is valued and your future is yours to shape. Because here, Success is Personal.
Forces Supporters Network
The EDF Forces Supporters Network brings together colleagues from across EDF who are passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community.
The network champions and celebrates the contributions of veterans, reservists, cadet force volunteers and military families, helping to create a workplace where their experiences, skills and service are recognised and valued.
A shared commitment you can trust
Through our continued commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and the support of our Forces Supporters Network, we're creating an environment where veterans, reservists and military families are recognised, valued and given opportunities to thrive.
Discover how we're turning that commitment into meaningful action across EDF.
Meet some of our military families
Stan is Chair of our Forces Supporters Network
“I took the decision to start a second career and to do what the army taught me – to get on with it and remain disciplined and resilient”.
As a former Army Sergeant and now Chair of EDF’s Forces Supporters Network, Stan shares his journey from military service to civilian life, reflecting on his transition to EDF and how the skills he developed in the Armed Forces continue to shape his career today.
Read Stan's storySarah is Exec Sponsor of the Forces Supporters Network
“For me the Forces Supporters Network offers the opportunity to connect with people who have had military experience and guide you if you're finding the transition challenging”.
Learn about Dr Sarah Jackson’s career journey, from tours of Bosnia and Iraq as General Duties Medical Officer, to Chief Medical Officer at EDF.
Read Dr Sarah's storyMelody's military childhood serves her well today
“My military childhood laid a foundation of independence, determination, and love, that continues to shape my professional journey”.
Melody, People Policy Advisor in Employee Relations, shares how growing up as a military child has shaped the strengths she now carries with her into adulthood and her professional career.
Read Melody's story"Every day's a chance to grow" - Rowan, Cyber Security Degree Apprentice
Ready for your next mission? Our apprenticeships and graduate programmes are designed to help people with the right mindset develop new technical and professional expertise.If you've served in the Armed Forces, you'll already be familiar with working in teams, adapting to change, solving problems, and taking responsibility. We'll help you build on those strengths through structured training, recognised qualifications, mentoring, and meaningful work from day one.
Join our training programmes and take your experience in a new direction.
We're proud to partner with organisations who share our passion for supporting candidates from the Armed Forces
Career Transition Partnership
Through our partnership with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), we help service-leavers find rewarding civilian careers at EDF.
Visit CTPForces Families Jobs
Through Forces Families Jobs (FFJ), we're proud to support military families in finding fulfilling careers at EDF.
Visit FFJDiversity Jobs Group
We work with Diversity Jobs Group (DJG) to attract and support talented people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
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Brand
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Department
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Description
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Expiry Date
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Location
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Brand
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Job Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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Location
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Brand
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Job Type
Site-based
Department
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Location
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Description
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Expiry Date
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Location
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Brand
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Job Type
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Department
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Location
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Description
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