The Forces Families Jobs website has undergone a major revamp with the aim of making it a go to career platform for military spouses and partners.
Along with a new home page that means users are never more than a few clicks away from the information they’re seeking, there is improved guidance in each of the sections.
AFF Employment & Training Specialist Lucy Ritchie said: “The team has been working hard, making it more accessible and relevant to all our users.
“We hope this will now give serving families information and guidance on every step of their career journey. It is really exciting to see it all come together now, and to be able to share it with our community.”
An exclusive service
Because the website is intended exclusively for members of military families rather than the wider public, users will need to register.
Lucy explained: “This is to ensure that it remains a valuable resource, creating an inclusive community for serving military spouses/partners and boosting confidence.
“It also enables us to better engage with employers on the skills offered by this community, and the unique barriers that they have to overcome.”
There are sections on finding a job, upskilling and reskilling, career advice, overseas employment, self-employment, volunteering and events and each contains a list of ‘things to think about’.
Revamp marks first phase
The employer hub has also been updated with information on best practice ideas and considerations on overseas remote working requests.
The upgrade came about after an independent review of employment support available to military spouses and partners in 2023 found much of the valuable information on FFJ’s website wasn’t accessed by visitors because it was difficult to find. As a result, it was used mainly as a jobs board.
Last year the Army Families Federation received funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) for the Delivering Positive Futures project. The website revamp marks the first phase and the next will focus on increasing employer engagement and raising FFJ’s online presence.
Visit forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk
POSTED ON 1 APRIL 2025
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