Military to civilian career switches: how we can all benefit
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
People & Culture
Learning & Development
Opencast HQ – Hoults Yard Unit 2, The Kiln, Hoults Yard Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1AB
March 18, 2025
14:30 - 18:00
Are you a hiring manager looking to unlock the potential of military veterans? Or an ex-services veteran looking to meet leading regional employers? If so, our Military to civilian career switches event is made for you.
The event, taking place at forces-friendly tech consultancy Opencast, will explain how businesses can unlock the potential of military veterans. It will introduce you to employers who want to understand the value you could bring to their team. And it will look at how being a forces-friendly employer can help build diverse and inclusive teams.
Our live audience of employers and military veterans will join a panel discussion and interactive breakout session. The event, rooted in our commitment to the Ministry of Defence-backed Armed Forces Covenant, aims to highlight the added value that veterans can bring to a workplace while helping businesses build inclusive and diverse teams.
Employers will gain:
Actionable strategies to enhance recruitment processes
Key insights on effectively tapping into the veteran talent pool
Practical solutions for addressing the challenges veterans face during career transitions
Strengthened understanding of how veterans can help you build a diverse team.
Veterans can expect:
A chance to meet employers and a strong network direct
Opportunities to explore new career pathways
Shared experiences and best practice with forces-friendly hiring managers
To hear first-hand from employers about the skills they're looking for.
Panel
Our brilliant panel includes the following speakers:
Ammar Mirza, Executive Chairman of the AmmarM Group and Honorary Colonel of 101 Regiment Royal Artillery
Ben Read, Founder and CEO, Redeployable
Rich Handley, British Army veteran to Client Relationship Director at Opencast.
Louise Kennedy, Founder and Managing Director at Oculus HR
Moderated by Cate Kalson, Chief People Officer at Opencast
Agenda
14.30 Arrival, refreshments and networking
14.45 Welcome and introduction from Opencast’s talent engagement team
15.00 Panel discussion followed by audience questions
16.00 Interactive breakout sessions
16.30 Discussion and ideas sharing
17.00 Drinks, food and networking
18.00 Event close.
