We strive to support our reservists, veterans and service spouses and partners
We recognise the value serving personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
We are an armed forces friendly organisation
We encourage the employment of veterans, young and old, working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) in order to establish an employment pathway for Service Leavers
Here are some of the ways we are delivering on our commitments:
- Encouraging the recruitment of veterans and recognising their military skills and qualifications
- Supporting the employment of Service spouses and partners; with both flexible working and remote working under Methods policies
- Endeavouring to offer a degree of flexibility in granting leave for Service spouses and partners before, during and after a partner’s deployment
- Supporting our employees who choose to be members of the Reserve forces
- Holding briefing days specifically for those that leave the Armed Forces; raising awareness of opportunities for employment in the business.
Employer recognition scheme
In August 2024 we were awarded a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the London Employer Engagement Board
Hear from some ex-armed forces now carving their careers across the Methods Group
Adam Turner
‘Paratrooper’ now ‘Certified Ethical Hacker – Security Consultant’ at Methods
I joined the Parachute Regiment for a challenge and an adventure. Upon passing my basic training and parachute course, I was posted to the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment (SFSG) and into a mature role with a high operational tempo. During my time there I deployed on multiple operational tours including overseas exercises, multi-agency and multinational operations. All of which have given me a wide skill set and the ability to work with others from a wide spectrum of the community. I now work part-time in the army reserve as a member of 4th Battalion Parachute Regiment where I am on high readiness to deploy, as well as training new recruits from civilians to the standard required of soldiers deploying with the regular Battalions.
How did the skills and values that you gained during your time in the armed forces, as well as the challenges you came up against, help you to carve your current career?
I use initiative, teamwork, organisation, critical thinking and flexibility to be able to confidently make decisions, and where the need requires, find a solution to a problem that may require some ‘outside of the box’ thinking. Having dealt with issues in complex and high-risk environments has also given me great tools to be able to use in high pressure environments.
What would you advise to someone who is looking to seek employment post a military career?
Decide on what it is you enjoy and can do as a job post military and engage with everyone you can from the CTP and charities to organisations that can help with training and qualifications, for example TechVets if you’re looking for a career in cyber. Reach out to people that have already gone through the process and transitioned so you can learn what worked well and not so well for them. Research the companies that you want to work with (reconnaissance), you might find some are members of the Armed Forces Covenant or have a clear policy for employment of veterans like Methods, and you can give yourself the best possible chance of landing the new career that you want.
William Keogh
‘Royal Marine’ now ‘Senior Enterprise Security Risk Management Consultant’ at Methods
I joined the Royal Marines for the variety of the roles they offer, the opportunity to travel and to have the chance to do something different for a job. My first role was a General Duties marine based in Scotland where I later went on to work with the Commando Helicopter Force in a ground force protection troop.
How did the skills and values that you gained during your time in the armed forces, as well as the challenges you came up against, help you to carve your current career?
The confidence I gained from the military has helped to take on new challenges and integrate quickly within Methods and understand a client’s needs to gain their trust. Managing my work and time has ensured I am not holding anyone back or delaying a project I am working on. Proving my adaptability to overcome new challenges has helped me learn new skills quickly, whilst being able to deal with setbacks when things are not going as planned, has ensured I can stay focused on the task set. Maintaining integrity has helped myself, and colleagues, manage expectations of what can be achieved and can assist with any future development.
What would you advise to someone who is looking to seek employment post a military career?
Emphasise the core skills you have learned through the, military; attention to detail, time management, organisation skills, teamwork etc. They stand you in good stead for a civvie job. Extra skills (like project management) that you have learnt from your spec, are a bonus to have and show how they can be adapted and incorporated within an organisation.
Careers support service
Are you a current or former member of the military, a Reservist, military spouse/partner, or Cadet preparing for your career journey? Methods is here to support you with our ‘Careers Support Service’ scheme.
Get in touch
If you would like to know more about our pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant, interested in our open days or would just like to know more, please get in touch with us today!