Defence minister calls on employers to deploy
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Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, Dr
Andrew Murrison MP, has at the CTP Employer Forum, called on
British employers to opt for ex-service personnel to help tackle
the growing skills crisis. Ex-service personnel bring a diverse
range of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills to the workplace, he says.
His call to action comes as the latest Census data has confirmed
for the first time, that almost one in 25 of the total population
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Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, Dr Andrew Murrison MP, has at the CTP Employer Forum, called on British employers to opt for ex-service personnel to help tackle the growing skills crisis. Ex-service personnel bring a diverse range of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills to the workplace, he says. His call to action comes as the latest Census data has confirmed for the first time, that almost one in 25 of the total population aged 16 and over (3.8%) living in England and Wales has previously served in the armed forces (Scotland will publish its data in 2023). The CTP conference takes place each year as part of an agreement between the Ministry of Defence and Right Management to help the thousands of people who leave the military each year transition to civilian life in a way which benefits the UK economy. The CTP program has a high success rate - over 96% of the UK Service leavers transitioning via the CTP and seeking employment are settled into a new civilian job role within six months of leaving the services. To date, approximately 240,000+ ex service personnel have been supported by the programme in just over 20 years. Adrian Peters, Operations Director, CTP, said: “Service leavers are an indispensable part of the UK’s civilian workforce, offering extensive transferable skills for a broad range of sectors, including engineering, renewables, logistics, finance, and construction. At a time when businesses are struggling to plug skills gaps, Service leavers can, and should be part of the solution.” Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, Dr Andrew Murrison MP said: “We know that more than 14,000 people leave the UK’s armed forces every year, many of whom are ‘work-ready’ and highly motivated individuals with exceptional skills in areas such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. He added: “No matter what size of business you operate or the sector; if you haven’t already considered Service leavers as a recruitment option before, we urge you to come forward and find out more.” CTP’s annual Employer Forum included several presentations from recent Service leavers who have, with support from the partnership, successfully moved from the military into the civilian workforce. Ex-Service personnel speaking at the event included Georgie Myers, who after serving for five years as an officer in the Royal Air Force, secured a full-time role at J. P. Morgan via the J. P. Morgan Military Transition Programme. Based in London, Georgie joined the team in February 2021 as a Request for Proposal Writer Associate for Multi Asset Solutions. Michelle Osborne, Head of Military Veterans Affairs EMEA, J.P. Morgan, said: “As a firm we are committed to providing meaningful opportunities for Service leavers. We understand the true value veterans bring to our business and how their different experiences enhance the diversity of our teams. We have been running dedicated careers and skills programmes since 2011 and we see demand for veteran talent increase each year. This is because veterans are their own best advocates, their core values and standards align with our business principles and they add value from day one” Through initiatives such as the Career Transition Partnership, the Ministry of Defence is continuing to invest in services and support to bring employers and veterans together for each other’s benefit. Recent developments include the introduction of a national insurance holiday for those employing veterans within their first 12 months of leaving service, as well as offering a Veterans’ Railcard to support the cost of commuting, and increasing the opportunities to join the Civil Service through a Veterans Interview Scheme. ---ENDS--- Notes to editors Image 1, Left to Right: James Moore, Employer Engagement Manager, CTP, Tim Gilbert, Managing Director, Right Management Ltd, The Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP, Minister Defence People, Veterans and Service families, Group Captain Daren Gosling, Head of Through Life Development, Ministry of Defence, Lorraine Cadle, Head of Employment, CTP For further information, please contact: Red Havas - 0161 236 2277 Email: Rightmanagement@havas.com
About CTP We are proud to be the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for 25 years We provide resettlement services for those leaving the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines regardless of time served. We also operate as an intermediary service for employers wishing to hire from the Service leavers and veterans pool of talent. These relationships open up routes to employment which are accessed by leavers through our jobsite, CTP RightJob and a range of online and in-person employer events. To date, we’ve helped over 240,000 Service leavers make their move into civilian life and supported thousands of organisations looking to employ ex-Service personnel. www.ctp.org.uk Right Management is a global talent management offering for outplacement, career management and leader development solutions. They help organisations accelerate performance by building the capabilities they need to adapt their workforce today and in the future. Established in 1980, they have over 40 years of experience helping organisations engage, develop and retain their talent. They put 40,000 people to work every day, conduct over 12 million interviews per year and have successfully transitioned more than 3.5 million people into new roles. Right Management focuses on data-driven insights that deliver people-oriented solutions tailored to each organisation's specific needs. www.rightmanagement.co.uk About the Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP, Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families Dr Andrew Murrison was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence on 30 October 2022. He was previously Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development from 9 May 2019 to 13 February 2020. He was elected Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire in May 2010, and was first elected as the Conservative MP for Westbury in June 2001. Andrew served for 18 years as a medical officer in the Royal Navy, leaving in October 2000 as a Surgeon Commander. In 2003 he was recalled to serve in Iraq. In 2021 Andrew was mobilised to lead vaccination teams as part of Operation Rescript and remains an active reservist. |