CHANGING GEAR with JobOppO Mon, 18 May 2026 10:59:49 -0400 http://www.joboppo.co.uk en-gb © 2026 A NAAFI Break with JobOppO yes 4567ac21-7da3-524d-a1fd-86f8f0138d8f Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Transition, military,service, employment,employers, skill,community,job,veteran,network, support, job board, hiring, Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bxf0br2ko9x07pcwfst4o1vqa9qo?.jpg CHANGING GEAR with JobOppO http://www.joboppo.co.uk Changing Gear with JobOppO - Fiona Jackson Career Coach Changing Gear with JobOppO - Fiona Jackson Career Coach Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-14819865 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100 1348 full false Changing Gear With JobOppo- Two Sides Of A Coaching Relationship Changing Gear With JobOppo- Two Sides Of A Coaching Relationship If you have not considered coaching as part of your transition planning or career development, this is a conversation that will shed light on how it can be valuable to you.
Workplace ‘Coaching’ in the Military is a bit misleading and not personal coaching in its real form. Understand the difference between‘Coaching’ and ‘Mentoring’ and why working with a Coach will draw out of you what you really should be doing next, in your career.
Adam Macmillan-Scott is a Veteran with his own Coaching Practice www.jointhedotscoaching.com 
Rob Allen is an Army Veteran who worked with Adam to help with decisions around his career direction.

]]> If you have not considered coaching as part of your transition planning or career development, this is a conversation that will shed light on how it can be valuable to you.
Workplace ‘Coaching’ in the Military is a bit misleading and not personal coaching in its real form. Understand the difference between‘Coaching’ and ‘Mentoring’ and why working with a Coach will draw out of you what you really should be doing next, in your career.
Adam Macmillan-Scott is a Veteran with his own Coaching Practice www.jointhedotscoaching.com 
Rob Allen is an Army Veteran who worked with Adam to help with decisions around his career direction.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-14009876 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 2049 2 15 full false Changing Gear With JobOppo (TopOppO) Charles McKinney brings opportunity to help others. Changing Gear With JobOppo (TopOppO) Charles McKinney brings opportunity to help others. A Veteran of US Naval Service putting down roots in the UK, Charles McKinney is a recently retired Navy Aviator, who has continued his ‘Service’ by sharing his experience and opportunities for the benefit of the network. Charles explains his decision to settle in the UK, how he has approached the transition planning and we outline the opportunity for Veterans to access a ‘free of charge’ software licence for Project Management. 
Helping others and willing to give back, sets Charles apart as a TopOppO.


The opportunity 
 PRODACTIVE SMARTSHEET FOR ARMED FORCES LEAVERS 
This month, Prodactive, in partnership with TechVets, will launch the Smartsheet for Armed Forces Leavers Programme.
This initiative will offer access to a leading work management platform used by 80% of all Fortune 500 companies.
Access is designed to be granted to eligible service leavers for a period of 12 months provided they meet specific criteria for leaving dates.
The programme is designed to give service leavers exposure to, knowledge of, and experience with Smartsheet, gaining relevant skills readily transferable to civilian industry.
The main benefits of the programme:
1. Will provide upskilling in a leading, highly recognised and transferable project management, solutions development and work management platform.
2. Can enhance skills to be more in line with those of Project Management roles in industry.
3. Readily usable as a tool to organise and focus service leaver resettlement plans and actions (think checklists that make you accountable).
4. Offers access to a learning guide which can be used to chart personal learning journeys. 5. Cohort Collaboration forum for shared learning journey.
6. Access to the platform for 12 months!
13 NOV 2023

Please contact Charles McKinney in JobOppO House using the tag @Navyator to find out how you can get started.



]]> A Veteran of US Naval Service putting down roots in the UK, Charles McKinney is a recently retired Navy Aviator, who has continued his ‘Service’ by sharing his experience and opportunities for the benefit of the network. Charles explains his decision to settle in the UK, how he has approached the transition planning and we outline the opportunity for Veterans to access a ‘free of charge’ software licence for Project Management. 
Helping others and willing to give back, sets Charles apart as a TopOppO.


The opportunity 
 PRODACTIVE SMARTSHEET FOR ARMED FORCES LEAVERS 
This month, Prodactive, in partnership with TechVets, will launch the Smartsheet for Armed Forces Leavers Programme.
This initiative will offer access to a leading work management platform used by 80% of all Fortune 500 companies.
Access is designed to be granted to eligible service leavers for a period of 12 months provided they meet specific criteria for leaving dates.
The programme is designed to give service leavers exposure to, knowledge of, and experience with Smartsheet, gaining relevant skills readily transferable to civilian industry.
The main benefits of the programme:
1. Will provide upskilling in a leading, highly recognised and transferable project management, solutions development and work management platform.
2. Can enhance skills to be more in line with those of Project Management roles in industry.
3. Readily usable as a tool to organise and focus service leaver resettlement plans and actions (think checklists that make you accountable).
4. Offers access to a learning guide which can be used to chart personal learning journeys. 5. Cohort Collaboration forum for shared learning journey.
6. Access to the platform for 12 months!
13 NOV 2023

Please contact Charles McKinney in JobOppO House using the tag @Navyator to find out how you can get started.



]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-13976117 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2092 2 14 full false Employment Partner Podcast - Cats Protection Employment Partner Podcast - Cats Protection Cats Protection special Employment Partner Podcast, featuring Peter Shergold Head of Field Operations and Jim Newman Safety, Health & Environment Officer, both Army Veterans now working at Cats Protection.
Here what they have to say about the move from the Army into their roles and why it’s a great place to be a Veteran and achieve a great work/life balance.

]]> Cats Protection special Employment Partner Podcast, featuring Peter Shergold Head of Field Operations and Jim Newman Safety, Health & Environment Officer, both Army Veterans now working at Cats Protection.
Here what they have to say about the move from the Army into their roles and why it’s a great place to be a Veteran and achieve a great work/life balance.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-13939189 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1048 2 13 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO - TopOppO Mark Lumsden 'Wannabe a Wallaby?' Changing Gear with JobOppO - TopOppO Mark Lumsden 'Wannabe a Wallaby?' We talk about the challenges and upheavals of leaving the military and relocating the family to a new area. in this TopOppO episode we talk to Mark Lumsden, who decided to make the move overseas. 
Following a varied 25-year Army career, moved into a role (to fill the gap while waiting for his 'ticket')  with the Prince's Trust in connection with Help for Heroes and then moved to Australia, a full15 month waiting process. 
His reflections, learning and experience to help others with their own transition are invaluable (and if needed help relocating to Australia, with his own business 'Wannabe a Wallaby' www.wannabeawallaby.co..au )

A different lived experience, thought provoking and with some great advice for anyone looking at the 'what next' and 'where next!'

You can engage and follow Mark in JobOppO House @AussieLummO

]]> We talk about the challenges and upheavals of leaving the military and relocating the family to a new area. in this TopOppO episode we talk to Mark Lumsden, who decided to make the move overseas. 
Following a varied 25-year Army career, moved into a role (to fill the gap while waiting for his 'ticket')  with the Prince's Trust in connection with Help for Heroes and then moved to Australia, a full15 month waiting process. 
His reflections, learning and experience to help others with their own transition are invaluable (and if needed help relocating to Australia, with his own business 'Wannabe a Wallaby' www.wannabeawallaby.co..au )

A different lived experience, thought provoking and with some great advice for anyone looking at the 'what next' and 'where next!'

You can engage and follow Mark in JobOppO House @AussieLummO

]]> Buzzsprout-13243097 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0100 2561 2 12 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO TopOppO Joseph Paul - We share more than a language Changing Gear with JobOppO TopOppO Joseph Paul - We share more than a language Jo Paul is a US Army Veteran and faced a double challenge when faced with his transition. He relocated from Germany to the UK with his British wife and lost the security of employment opportunities within the USA Federal system. He found difficulty in getting any preference at the local USAF bases in the Suffolk area and without a ready-made network had to find his feet, fast!

Jo has dealt with relocation and transition well and no aims to help others by sharing his story and being part of the JobOppo Mentoring Plan.
He is a TopOppO

]]> Jo Paul is a US Army Veteran and faced a double challenge when faced with his transition. He relocated from Germany to the UK with his British wife and lost the security of employment opportunities within the USA Federal system. He found difficulty in getting any preference at the local USAF bases in the Suffolk area and without a ready-made network had to find his feet, fast!

Jo has dealt with relocation and transition well and no aims to help others by sharing his story and being part of the JobOppo Mentoring Plan.
He is a TopOppO

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-12835661 Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100 2355 2 11 full false Changing Gear with JobOppo TopOppO Mark Moseley Changing Gear with JobOppo TopOppO Mark Moseley Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-12531671 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2353 full false JobOppO Employment Partner Tidal Training JobOppO Employment Partner Tidal Training Listen to Colin Frensham Founder and MD of Tidal Training, who provide Healthcare Training about the culture and support for Veterans and Service Leavers in his organisation.

A great Veteran owned organisation. 

]]> Listen to Colin Frensham Founder and MD of Tidal Training, who provide Healthcare Training about the culture and support for Veterans and Service Leavers in his organisation.

A great Veteran owned organisation. 

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-12458906 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 846 bonus false Value Vault Partners Asset Wisdom Education with June Lancaster Value Vault Partners Asset Wisdom Education with June Lancaster JobOppo have partnered with AWE to provide qualifications in the FM Sector. Asset Management qualification will be free to OppOs you only have to pay the £50 exam fee.

]]> JobOppo have partnered with AWE to provide qualifications in the FM Sector. Asset Management qualification will be free to OppOs you only have to pay the £50 exam fee.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-12289283 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 755 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO- Trish Mullen ‘Like a Jack Russell’ Changing Gear with JobOppO- Trish Mullen ‘Like a Jack Russell’ In this episode, I talk to another 'TopOppO'  an Army Veteran who served in the Royal Signals & Intelligence Corps, Trish Mullen. An ever-present on Linkedin, with expertise and insights to help our Service Leaver & Veteran Community. I would go so far as to call her LinkedIn 'Royalty'.

We discussed her development in the Army, her plans on leaving, and the realisation that her previous bosses were not far wrong when they nicknamed her the Jack Russell!
Tenacious, inquisitive, and resilient, are all good transferable skills!


Listen, comment, and share with anyone in the process of Changing Gear.


]]> In this episode, I talk to another 'TopOppO'  an Army Veteran who served in the Royal Signals & Intelligence Corps, Trish Mullen. An ever-present on Linkedin, with expertise and insights to help our Service Leaver & Veteran Community. I would go so far as to call her LinkedIn 'Royalty'.

We discussed her development in the Army, her plans on leaving, and the realisation that her previous bosses were not far wrong when they nicknamed her the Jack Russell!
Tenacious, inquisitive, and resilient, are all good transferable skills!


Listen, comment, and share with anyone in the process of Changing Gear.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11521519 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100 2281 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO- Johnny Mercer ‘One of Us’ Changing Gear with JobOppO- Johnny Mercer ‘One of Us’ Johnny Mercer is the 'poster boy' for championing Veteran causes and holding the Government accountable on the promises they made. He is the MP for Plymouth, a former Royal Artillery Officer who joined the Army after a unique childhood upbringing and who left to answer a calling and lead the charge to improve the future treatment of Veterans in the UK. He is committed to 'us' and to make the UK the best country in the world to be a Veteran.

Honest, authentic and insightful I spoke to him on 14th October after his sacking by Liz Truss the new PM(at the time!)

]]> Johnny Mercer is the 'poster boy' for championing Veteran causes and holding the Government accountable on the promises they made. He is the MP for Plymouth, a former Royal Artillery Officer who joined the Army after a unique childhood upbringing and who left to answer a calling and lead the charge to improve the future treatment of Veterans in the UK. He is committed to 'us' and to make the UK the best country in the world to be a Veteran.

Honest, authentic and insightful I spoke to him on 14th October after his sacking by Liz Truss the new PM(at the time!)

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11513501 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100 1773 2 10 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO ‘TopOppO’ Will Hairsine - ‘Only one of us looked a wally!’ Changing Gear with JobOppO ‘TopOppO’ Will Hairsine - ‘Only one of us looked a wally!’ In this episode of the 'Changing Gear with JobOppO' series we speak to TopOppO Will Hairsine, Royal Navy Veteran about shaping the narrative during his military career and since leaving.

He is a regular contributor to Linkedin discussions, around recognising your value, finding a new purpose and identifying 'right fit' with an organisation after service. He is a eloquent advocate for Veterans.

He is now a Management Consultant with KPMG and a Charity Trustee for the Sailors' Children's Society.

]]> In this episode of the 'Changing Gear with JobOppO' series we speak to TopOppO Will Hairsine, Royal Navy Veteran about shaping the narrative during his military career and since leaving.

He is a regular contributor to Linkedin discussions, around recognising your value, finding a new purpose and identifying 'right fit' with an organisation after service. He is a eloquent advocate for Veterans.

He is now a Management Consultant with KPMG and a Charity Trustee for the Sailors' Children's Society.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11400971 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100 2273 2 18 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO - TopOppO Craig Murney Changing Gear with JobOppO - TopOppO Craig Murney On this episode of the Changing Gear podcast I talk to Craig Murney, former Royal Signals Army Veteran and now Programme Manager in the IT Sector. He shares his experience of translating the Military to Civilian language and the value in researching the company you want to work for,  by utilising your networking and matching your CV to their needs.

Craig is actively helping Service Leavers and Veterans to communicate their abilities to potential Employers.

Another Top OppO, Veterans helping Veterans.


]]> On this episode of the Changing Gear podcast I talk to Craig Murney, former Royal Signals Army Veteran and now Programme Manager in the IT Sector. He shares his experience of translating the Military to Civilian language and the value in researching the company you want to work for,  by utilising your networking and matching your CV to their needs.

Craig is actively helping Service Leavers and Veterans to communicate their abilities to potential Employers.

Another Top OppO, Veterans helping Veterans.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11393972 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100 2116 2 16 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO- Top OppO Stuart Miller Employability Guru Changing Gear with JobOppO- Top OppO Stuart Miller Employability Guru TopOppO Stuart Miller joins me on the Changing Gear with JobOppO Podcast to share his personal lived experience and what led him to move into Employability mentoring and coaching post Army career.

Royal Engineers Veteran Stu Miller has a wealth of experience supporting Veterans and Service Leavers with their employability challenges and, as well as assisting JobOppO in other ways, Stu quickly volunteered his time to deliver our AfghanOppO programme. There are some great nuggets of wisdom and real lived experience captured in this conversation that will benefit the JobOppO community.

 

]]> TopOppO Stuart Miller joins me on the Changing Gear with JobOppO Podcast to share his personal lived experience and what led him to move into Employability mentoring and coaching post Army career.

Royal Engineers Veteran Stu Miller has a wealth of experience supporting Veterans and Service Leavers with their employability challenges and, as well as assisting JobOppO in other ways, Stu quickly volunteered his time to deliver our AfghanOppO programme. There are some great nuggets of wisdom and real lived experience captured in this conversation that will benefit the JobOppO community.

 

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11316773 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100 2142 2 16 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO Kris Milne - More than just a Corporal Changing Gear with JobOppO Kris Milne - More than just a Corporal At JobOppO we are always trying to bring the lived experience of Veterans in the ‘Changing Gear’ to our OppOs. We talk to those who have successfully managed themselves and others in the 'Changing Gear' and explore the issues that arise and how to negotiate them.

This episode we speak to Kris Milne, Australian Army Veteran  and champion of Veteran causes, throughout his post military career and about changing the perception of 'being just a Corporal' by the individual themselves and Employers.

A great conversation, thought provoking, honest and insightful.

You can find this episode and more great guests in JobOppo House App and on our Website Resources.


]]> At JobOppO we are always trying to bring the lived experience of Veterans in the ‘Changing Gear’ to our OppOs. We talk to those who have successfully managed themselves and others in the 'Changing Gear' and explore the issues that arise and how to negotiate them.

This episode we speak to Kris Milne, Australian Army Veteran  and champion of Veteran causes, throughout his post military career and about changing the perception of 'being just a Corporal' by the individual themselves and Employers.

A great conversation, thought provoking, honest and insightful.

You can find this episode and more great guests in JobOppo House App and on our Website Resources.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11234706 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100 2364 2 14 full false Changing Gear with JobOppo and Delaina Morse - We share a language and a lot more! Changing Gear with JobOppo and Delaina Morse - We share a language and a lot more! This episode of the Changing Gear podcast features Delaina Morse, a vocal Advocate for Veterans and Service Leavers into Employment. We consider the similarities between the USA and UK, related to the Changing Gear from Military to civilian employment.

]]> This episode of the Changing Gear podcast features Delaina Morse, a vocal Advocate for Veterans and Service Leavers into Employment. We consider the similarities between the USA and UK, related to the Changing Gear from Military to civilian employment.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11174019 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100 2057 2 15 full false Changing Gear with JobOppo- Chris Shaw The Scottish Ginger Kid and founder of Gen Dit Changing Gear with JobOppo- Chris Shaw The Scottish Ginger Kid and founder of Gen Dit In this episode of the Changing Gear podcast we meet Chris Shaw, who describes himself as the Scottish Ginger kid. A former Royal Marine and founder of the Gen Dit Network on LinkedIn, which has become a beast and bit of a phenomena in very short space of time.

We discuss the power of a network in supporting our Service Leavers and Veterans and what works and what doesn’t with current Career Transition 
.
JobOppo is always willing to work with people and organisations that share values and purpose to support our Service Leaver and Veteran Community.


]]> In this episode of the Changing Gear podcast we meet Chris Shaw, who describes himself as the Scottish Ginger kid. A former Royal Marine and founder of the Gen Dit Network on LinkedIn, which has become a beast and bit of a phenomena in very short space of time.

We discuss the power of a network in supporting our Service Leavers and Veterans and what works and what doesn’t with current Career Transition 
.
JobOppo is always willing to work with people and organisations that share values and purpose to support our Service Leaver and Veteran Community.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-11035956 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100 2446 2 11 full false Changing Gear with JobOppo- Construction Sector Champion Peter Boase Changing Gear with JobOppo- Construction Sector Champion Peter Boase In this Sector Champion episode I talk to Peter Boase about taking an opportunity overseas and the challenge of returning to the UK Construction Sector.

Some great honest insights and shared experiences for OPPOS to use in their consideration for Changing Gear 

]]> In this Sector Champion episode I talk to Peter Boase about taking an opportunity overseas and the challenge of returning to the UK Construction Sector.

Some great honest insights and shared experiences for OPPOS to use in their consideration for Changing Gear 

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-10769086 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100 1773 2 10 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO - Louisa Clarke “More women should look at FM as a career” Changing Gear with JobOppO - Louisa Clarke “More women should look at FM as a career” My guest on Changing Gear is Louisa Clarke MD of the Churchill Group and RAF Veteran. We discuss the FM Sector and the compatibility for Service Leavers  in the roles and opportunities available.
Louisa is living proof that rank is no determination of future career success outside the Military and that, "if I can, you can’!’

Insights and reflection on her development in the RAF and Changing Gear successfully.


]]> My guest on Changing Gear is Louisa Clarke MD of the Churchill Group and RAF Veteran. We discuss the FM Sector and the compatibility for Service Leavers  in the roles and opportunities available.
Louisa is living proof that rank is no determination of future career success outside the Military and that, "if I can, you can’!’

Insights and reflection on her development in the RAF and Changing Gear successfully.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-10707548 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0100 1657 2 8 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO- Rugby for Heroes Transition through Rugby Changing Gear with JobOppO- Rugby for Heroes Transition through Rugby In this episode of Changing Gear with JobOppO we talk to Ryan Lamb, former Professional Rugby player and Lee Cole, Army Veteran about the work of the Rugby for Heroes Charity with its Transition Through Rugby programme. A programme that allows Serving Military to access Rugby Coaching qualifications during their Changing Gear.

We are proud that Rugby for Heroes are a JobOppO Sector Partner.

www.rugbyforheroes.org.uk

Rugby for Heroes works with the rugby community to raise funds and awareness for military personnel who are making the transition to civilian life. We are committed to providing financial and personal support, to help individuals overcome the many challenges that this transition presents.

Why the Rugby Community?

There are some obvious parallels that can be drawn between the UK’s Armed Forces and the sport of rugby – the traditions and core values of: leadership, teamwork, commitment, discipline, courage, respect, loyalty and camaraderie are all values in which the sport of rugby and the military unite behind and aspire to, and it is these values that RUGBY FOR HEROES champions.

And when the time comes for a person to leave the Armed Forces we believe the rugby community can offer a sense of belonging to our returning heroes that is easy for them to recognise and relate to. Through rugby teams, coaching and the wider community we are a dependable friend in a time of transition.


]]> In this episode of Changing Gear with JobOppO we talk to Ryan Lamb, former Professional Rugby player and Lee Cole, Army Veteran about the work of the Rugby for Heroes Charity with its Transition Through Rugby programme. A programme that allows Serving Military to access Rugby Coaching qualifications during their Changing Gear.

We are proud that Rugby for Heroes are a JobOppO Sector Partner.

www.rugbyforheroes.org.uk

Rugby for Heroes works with the rugby community to raise funds and awareness for military personnel who are making the transition to civilian life. We are committed to providing financial and personal support, to help individuals overcome the many challenges that this transition presents.

Why the Rugby Community?

There are some obvious parallels that can be drawn between the UK’s Armed Forces and the sport of rugby – the traditions and core values of: leadership, teamwork, commitment, discipline, courage, respect, loyalty and camaraderie are all values in which the sport of rugby and the military unite behind and aspire to, and it is these values that RUGBY FOR HEROES champions.

And when the time comes for a person to leave the Armed Forces we believe the rugby community can offer a sense of belonging to our returning heroes that is easy for them to recognise and relate to. Through rugby teams, coaching and the wider community we are a dependable friend in a time of transition.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-10505612 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100 1779 2 3 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO- Energy and Resources Sector Champion Dom Barton Changing Gear with JobOppO- Energy and Resources Sector Champion Dom Barton Series 2 of our JobOppO Podcast kicks off with a deeper dive into the Energy and Resources Sector with our Sector Champion Dom Barton chatting to Host of ‘Changing Gear with JobOppO’  Dominic O’Sullivan.

You can access all podcast episodes on the JobOppO website www.joboppo.co.uk 

Have you joined our exclusive Community yet? Download the App and register at www.joboppo.co.uk/joboppo-house.

For anyone who has worn a uniform to connect with Service Leavers and Veterans, to find Employment opportunities, or to send the elevator back down and give back to the Veteran Community.

We have your back.

]]> Series 2 of our JobOppO Podcast kicks off with a deeper dive into the Energy and Resources Sector with our Sector Champion Dom Barton chatting to Host of ‘Changing Gear with JobOppO’  Dominic O’Sullivan.

You can access all podcast episodes on the JobOppO website www.joboppo.co.uk 

Have you joined our exclusive Community yet? Download the App and register at www.joboppo.co.uk/joboppo-house.

For anyone who has worn a uniform to connect with Service Leavers and Veterans, to find Employment opportunities, or to send the elevator back down and give back to the Veteran Community.

We have your back.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-10415813 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100 2171 2 2 full false Changing Gear with JobOppO Changing Gear with JobOppO Series 2 of our JobOppO Podcast hosted by Dominic O’Sullivan Community Manager, shines a light on the ‘Changing Gear’ from the Military into a second career. 

We shine a light on the sectors that work best for our Service Leavers and Veteran Community.

Changing Gear speaks to Employers, Sector Champions and Partners to provide insight, information and OppOs who share personal experience to help you find THE job, not just a job.

Our JobOppO Community is available via the JobOppO House App, to anyone who has served or is serving.
You can access from the Apple or Google store, just download and register. www.joboppo.co.uk/joboppo-house 

It’s not just about finding a job, it is also a Community that wants to send the elevator back down the for the next person.

JobOppo wants to change the narrative around Veteran employment. Valuable not vulnerable.


]]> Series 2 of our JobOppO Podcast hosted by Dominic O’Sullivan Community Manager, shines a light on the ‘Changing Gear’ from the Military into a second career. 

We shine a light on the sectors that work best for our Service Leavers and Veteran Community.

Changing Gear speaks to Employers, Sector Champions and Partners to provide insight, information and OppOs who share personal experience to help you find THE job, not just a job.

Our JobOppO Community is available via the JobOppO House App, to anyone who has served or is serving.
You can access from the Apple or Google store, just download and register. www.joboppo.co.uk/joboppo-house 

It’s not just about finding a job, it is also a Community that wants to send the elevator back down the for the next person.

JobOppo wants to change the narrative around Veteran employment. Valuable not vulnerable.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-10415502 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100 474 changing gear, podcast, veteran, community, service leavers, employment, insights, military, valuable, 2 1 trailer false A NAAFI Break with JobOppo- Hospitality and Retail A NAAFI Break with JobOppo- Hospitality and Retail This episode highlights Hospitality & Retail as a sector with opportunities for our Veteran and Service Leavers Community.

We hear from the CEO of UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls on the current and future opportunities in this post Covid landscape.
Martin Longden is a former RAF PTI, who after a combined service of over 30 years with the RAF and Police, sought to set up his business and has made KARUTA Sportswear and thriving brand in and around the South West.

Harry Lomas is a former Director Food Services for the British Army and after several prestigious posts, is currently Head of Culinary at Wembley Stadium.

You will find all of our 12 Sector specific podcasts available on our website or in the JobOppo House App.


]]> This episode highlights Hospitality & Retail as a sector with opportunities for our Veteran and Service Leavers Community.

We hear from the CEO of UK Hospitality Kate Nicholls on the current and future opportunities in this post Covid landscape.
Martin Longden is a former RAF PTI, who after a combined service of over 30 years with the RAF and Police, sought to set up his business and has made KARUTA Sportswear and thriving brand in and around the South West.

Harry Lomas is a former Director Food Services for the British Army and after several prestigious posts, is currently Head of Culinary at Wembley Stadium.

You will find all of our 12 Sector specific podcasts available on our website or in the JobOppo House App.


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-10181796 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3397 Hospitality, Retail, sector, careers 1 18 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppo- IT, TECH & CYBER A NAAFI Break with JobOppo- IT, TECH & CYBER In this episode of A NAAFI Break with JobOppO we focus on the IT, TECH & Cyber Sector, with contribution across the range of opportunities presented by these segments of the market.
We hear from Ben Edwards, currently working for a Global Media organisation, Ross Baker Global Security Programme Manager at Dentsu International and Dean Gray , who works globally as a Contracting IT Project Manager.

]]> In this episode of A NAAFI Break with JobOppO we focus on the IT, TECH & Cyber Sector, with contribution across the range of opportunities presented by these segments of the market.
We hear from Ben Edwards, currently working for a Global Media organisation, Ross Baker Global Security Programme Manager at Dentsu International and Dean Gray , who works globally as a Contracting IT Project Manager.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9997641 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 3600 1 17 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppo - Defence A NAAFI Break with JobOppo - Defence In this episode of A NAAFI Break With JobOppo we shine a light on the Defence Sector.

We hear insights from 2 former members of the British Army , first Graham Anderson Training Analyst at Cubic Corporation and Richard Bullock Business Development Manager at 4C Strategies 

]]> In this episode of A NAAFI Break With JobOppo we shine a light on the Defence Sector.

We hear insights from 2 former members of the British Army , first Graham Anderson Training Analyst at Cubic Corporation and Richard Bullock Business Development Manager at 4C Strategies 

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9914839 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1917 Defence,military,serviceleaver,veterans,employment 1 15 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppO - focus on Logistics A NAAFI Break with JobOppO - focus on Logistics
This episode of the NAAFI Break with JobOppO highlights the personal journey into Logistics as well as talking to organizations who work with our Veteran community to provide employment opportunities.

We speak to 
Nicola Dickson - Amazon about her personal journey and experience after leaving the Royal Navy 

Martin Turner - AsdaTechnical Training Manager on having Veterans in the Asda workforce

Darren Wright Veterans into Logistics founder a Not for Profit organisation supporting ex-military personnel into the Logistics Industry 

Steve Eden - Driver with Asda about his pathway and employment post service via support from Veterans into Logistics 

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This episode of the NAAFI Break with JobOppO highlights the personal journey into Logistics as well as talking to organizations who work with our Veteran community to provide employment opportunities.

We speak to 
Nicola Dickson - Amazon about her personal journey and experience after leaving the Royal Navy 

Martin Turner - AsdaTechnical Training Manager on having Veterans in the Asda workforce

Darren Wright Veterans into Logistics founder a Not for Profit organisation supporting ex-military personnel into the Logistics Industry 

Steve Eden - Driver with Asda about his pathway and employment post service via support from Veterans into Logistics 

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9834386 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2437 1 13 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppO - Sector focus on Energy & resources A NAAFI Break with JobOppO - Sector focus on Energy & resources We continue to focus on the sectors that serve our Veterans and Service leavers best, this time we look at Energy & Resources.
As the world tries to look to move away from fossil fuels and harness new forms of energy, there are numerous technologies and opportunities rising from the sector.

We speak to Veterans who are inside the sector:
Dom Barton - Operations Director Metropolitan at BU-UK Infrastructure discussing the Domestic Energy landscape
Dan Wilkinson - Recruitment and Championing of Veterans into the energy sector with his role in Pennine Energy Resources
Dave Edwards - Director F and H Power Consultants Ltd - Energy Consultant highlights the Then- Now -Future Sector needs

Great people helping our Veterans and Service leavers understand the Energy & Resource Sector.

Further episodes can be found exclusively in JobOppo House  our Veteran and Service leavers Community.

]]> We continue to focus on the sectors that serve our Veterans and Service leavers best, this time we look at Energy & Resources.
As the world tries to look to move away from fossil fuels and harness new forms of energy, there are numerous technologies and opportunities rising from the sector.

We speak to Veterans who are inside the sector:
Dom Barton - Operations Director Metropolitan at BU-UK Infrastructure discussing the Domestic Energy landscape
Dan Wilkinson - Recruitment and Championing of Veterans into the energy sector with his role in Pennine Energy Resources
Dave Edwards - Director F and H Power Consultants Ltd - Energy Consultant highlights the Then- Now -Future Sector needs

Great people helping our Veterans and Service leavers understand the Energy & Resource Sector.

Further episodes can be found exclusively in JobOppo House  our Veteran and Service leavers Community.

]]> Buzzsprout-9711243 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3605 1 12 full false NAAFI Break with JobOppo Conversation with Lee Rider Rifles Security Solutions NAAFI Break with JobOppo Conversation with Lee Rider Rifles Security Solutions This exclusive episode, highlights a new JobOppo Client Rifles Security Solutions as we speak to Veteran Owner Lee Rider. RSS is a bit different, so hear about how Lee has managed his own transition and how his company combines unique security solutions with giving back to the Veteran Community.

You can find RSS Jobs on the JobOppo website and information in JobOppo House our Veteran Community . Register here http://community.joboppo.co.uk/download 

]]> This exclusive episode, highlights a new JobOppo Client Rifles Security Solutions as we speak to Veteran Owner Lee Rider. RSS is a bit different, so hear about how Lee has managed his own transition and how his company combines unique security solutions with giving back to the Veteran Community.

You can find RSS Jobs on the JobOppo website and information in JobOppo House our Veteran Community . Register here http://community.joboppo.co.uk/download 

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9724056 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1341 1 11 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppo- Activity Fitness and Health Sector A NAAFI Break with JobOppo- Activity Fitness and Health Sector This episode of the NAAFI Break with JobOppo focusses on the Activity Health and Fitness sectors, with Veterans who entered and thrived in those areas.
Tracy Roberts - 17 years in Trainer Roles & Management for International Brands
Mike Evans - Trainer, Leisure Management & Senior Operations Management around the World
Jonty Castle - Experience in the Sports world, both Rugby and Football, currently Chief Revenue Officer at Blackpool FC.

]]> This episode of the NAAFI Break with JobOppo focusses on the Activity Health and Fitness sectors, with Veterans who entered and thrived in those areas.
Tracy Roberts - 17 years in Trainer Roles & Management for International Brands
Mike Evans - Trainer, Leisure Management & Senior Operations Management around the World
Jonty Castle - Experience in the Sports world, both Rugby and Football, currently Chief Revenue Officer at Blackpool FC.

]]> Buzzsprout-9680316 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3320 1 10 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppo - 3rd Sector A NAAFI Break with JobOppo - 3rd Sector This episode of our sector specific NAAFI Break With JobOppo   features guests from the  the 3rd Sector, which is defined as Social activity undertaken by non-governmental and not for profit organisations.

We meet Heropreneurs Trustee Stuart Nicol
Challenger Operations Co-founder Richard Sharp
Dougie Brown - after 30+ years as an Infantry Officer he moved into the sector and has spent 8 years across several charities.

A diverse wealth of knowledge and experience in this NAAFI Break With JobOppo.

]]> This episode of our sector specific NAAFI Break With JobOppo   features guests from the  the 3rd Sector, which is defined as Social activity undertaken by non-governmental and not for profit organisations.

We meet Heropreneurs Trustee Stuart Nicol
Challenger Operations Co-founder Richard Sharp
Dougie Brown - after 30+ years as an Infantry Officer he moved into the sector and has spent 8 years across several charities.

A diverse wealth of knowledge and experience in this NAAFI Break With JobOppo.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9556360 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2594 Veterans,service Leavers,transition,career,Military,job,skills,3rdSector 1 9 full false A NAAFI Break with JobOppo - Manufacturing Sector A NAAFI Break with JobOppo - Manufacturing Sector The NAAFI Break with JobOppo delves into the world of Manufacturing, as we talk to those inside the sector about why Service Leavers and Veterans are in demand. They provide insight, understanding and a clear picture of the opportunities and pathways that exist.
Featuring:
Dean Rowlands Factory Manager for Citu
Steve Lee’s - JAGUAR LANDROVER Armed Forces Programme Manager at Mission Motorsport
Michael Love - Global Manufacturing and Operations  Director Teconnex

]]> The NAAFI Break with JobOppo delves into the world of Manufacturing, as we talk to those inside the sector about why Service Leavers and Veterans are in demand. They provide insight, understanding and a clear picture of the opportunities and pathways that exist.
Featuring:
Dean Rowlands Factory Manager for Citu
Steve Lee’s - JAGUAR LANDROVER Armed Forces Programme Manager at Mission Motorsport
Michael Love - Global Manufacturing and Operations  Director Teconnex

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9521725 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3401 1 8 full false ThisWeekinFM & JobOppo - Veterans into FM Event ThisWeekinFM & JobOppo - Veterans into FM Event Following the recent event held at the Churchill War Rooms, Veterans into FM hosted by ThisWeekinFM and JobOppo, we speak to the speakers and businesses who attended on their perspective on why Veterans and Service leavers are in demand in the FM sector.
Featuring:
Dave Mapps ThisWeekinFM 
Andy Reid ex- Duke of Wellington Regiment 
Mark Moseley PestGone Environmental Ltd
Frankie Collins Talent Acquisition Partner CBRE


]]> Following the recent event held at the Churchill War Rooms, Veterans into FM hosted by ThisWeekinFM and JobOppo, we speak to the speakers and businesses who attended on their perspective on why Veterans and Service leavers are in demand in the FM sector.
Featuring:
Dave Mapps ThisWeekinFM 
Andy Reid ex- Duke of Wellington Regiment 
Mark Moseley PestGone Environmental Ltd
Frankie Collins Talent Acquisition Partner CBRE


]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9469818 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 567 1 7 bonus false A NAAFI break with JobOppo Sector focus - Agriculture and Land A NAAFI break with JobOppo Sector focus - Agriculture and Land In this episode we talk to Jeremy Gibbs, founder of Forces Farming, who has over 20 years of experience, to provide an overview of the sector. We discuss the High Ground charity that helps Veterans and Service leavers gain awareness and experience of the sector and we meet soon to leave the Army and take up an Assistant Farm Management role, Brodie Watson.

]]> In this episode we talk to Jeremy Gibbs, founder of Forces Farming, who has over 20 years of experience, to provide an overview of the sector. We discuss the High Ground charity that helps Veterans and Service leavers gain awareness and experience of the sector and we meet soon to leave the Army and take up an Assistant Farm Management role, Brodie Watson.

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9398355 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0100 3602 1 6 full false JobOppO - Networking is a skill that needs practice JobOppO - Networking is a skill that needs practice Your first Networking event can be uncomfortable, I talk to Garrath Williams, Director of Veteran Engagement and Development at JobOppo, on how to make it a success!

Worth a listen in preparation for the upcoming Ex-Military - A Journey into FM event on 28th October 2021 at The Churchill War Rooms in partnership with This Week in FM. 

Register at www.joboppo.co.uk

]]> Your first Networking event can be uncomfortable, I talk to Garrath Williams, Director of Veteran Engagement and Development at JobOppo, on how to make it a success!

Worth a listen in preparation for the upcoming Ex-Military - A Journey into FM event on 28th October 2021 at The Churchill War Rooms in partnership with This Week in FM. 

Register at www.joboppo.co.uk

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9199263 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0100 284 1 4 bonus false NAAFI break with JobOppo Trailer with Garrath Williams Director of Engagement and Development at JobOppo NAAFI break with JobOppo Trailer with Garrath Williams Director of Engagement and Development at JobOppo NAAFI Break with JobOppo is a collaboration in the true sense of the word. After having Garrath Williams guest on the NAAFI Break podcast, it became clear there was a shared passion and purpose between us, to support Veterans and Service leavers into successful second careers. The definition of Veterans helping Veterans!

Over the next 6 months we will be providing 12 exclusive episodes for the JobOppo Community, with specific sector focus, from Industry specialists, JobOppo members and the wider employment community.

 The goal of the series, is to help change the narrative around Veteran employment and ensure Service Leavers and Veterans can identify the value and experience they have to offer, as well as help Employers understand the benefits that they bring to the business.

NAAFI break with JobOppo promises to be honest, insightful, informative (and a little tongue in cheek at times), bottling that ‘mateship’ that we all recognise from our time in (any)uniform.

Dominic O’Sullivan
Podcast Host 
RAF PTI 1985-99

]]> NAAFI Break with JobOppo is a collaboration in the true sense of the word. After having Garrath Williams guest on the NAAFI Break podcast, it became clear there was a shared passion and purpose between us, to support Veterans and Service leavers into successful second careers. The definition of Veterans helping Veterans!

Over the next 6 months we will be providing 12 exclusive episodes for the JobOppo Community, with specific sector focus, from Industry specialists, JobOppo members and the wider employment community.

 The goal of the series, is to help change the narrative around Veteran employment and ensure Service Leavers and Veterans can identify the value and experience they have to offer, as well as help Employers understand the benefits that they bring to the business.

NAAFI break with JobOppo promises to be honest, insightful, informative (and a little tongue in cheek at times), bottling that ‘mateship’ that we all recognise from our time in (any)uniform.

Dominic O’Sullivan
Podcast Host 
RAF PTI 1985-99

]]> Dominic O'Sullivan & JobOppO Buzzsprout-9047982 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100 879 #joboppo #veteran #employment #serviceleaver #community 1 1 full false