ForceSelect is a recruitment consultancy that places military veterans into civilian jobs. It was founded in 2009 by Hugh Andrée and Andy McNab. ForceSelect has three main aspects: recruitment, mentoring for veterans, and a charity foundation. It has placed over 250 veterans and has a database of over 6,000 candidates. ForceSelect helps military veterans transition smoothly to civilian employment by providing training, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
3. About the Company
– ForceSelect is a specialist recruitment consultancy for service leavers and working veterans
– Established by Hugh Andrée and Andy McNab in November 2009
– It is a privately owned business that receives no government funding
– The ForceSelect business model has three key components:
• Recruitment
• Mentoring
• Charity
4. About the Company
– Management team includes General Sir Mike Jackson and Andy McNab
– The MoD recognises the support and services being provided by ForceSelect, who work
tirelessly to identify career opportunities for Service Leavers and Veterans
– Member of Recruitment & Employment Confederation
– Winner of Best Newcomer Agency at the Recruiter Awards 2011
6. Media Coverage
– Since launching in 2010, ForceSelect has been the subject of substantial national press, radio
and TV coverage including
– TV
• Sky News, Jeff Randall Live
• BBC News, The One Show, Inside Out
– Radio
• BBC Radio 1, Radio 5 Live
• Talksport
– Press
• The Sun
• The Daily Express
• The Times & Sunday Times
• The Daily Mail
– In addition, ForceSelect regularly features in articles in a variety of military, recruitment and
business titles
8. Service Leavers
– 19,200 servicemen and women left the forces in the year to 31 December 2011 - an increase of
5.8% compared with the 12 months to 31 March 2011¹
– Post Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) Armed Forces reduction from 2011:
• The Army - 102,210 ↓ 82,000
• The RAF – 41,340 ↓ 31,500
• The Navy - 35,700 ↓ 29,000
– Redundancies from all three services will continue to 2020
“The loss to the Armed Forces will be a gain to UK Business”
¹Defence Analytical Services and Advice (DASA)
UK Armed Forces Monthly Manning Report January 2012
9. Our Candidates
– Our database has over 6,000 candidates from all three services who are actively seeking second
careers¹
– ForceSelect has placed in excess of 250 candidates into a diverse array of roles across the UK¹
– The skills and experience that these service personnel can offer makes them exemplary
employees:
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic
• Disciplined
• Self-motivated
• Loyal
¹Figures as at 1 February 2012
10. Clients’ Testimonials
“We're proud to continue our commitment to the forces through our partnership with ForceSelect.
I would encourage more companies to work with ForceSelect. Not only will they be supporting
the armed forces, they will also gain access to a wealth of fantastic talent that will stand their
business in good stead for many years to come."
Kevin Davies, Human Resources, Sainsbury's
"ForceSelect have worked with us effectively by taking the time to find out about the UPS business
and the values we hold. As a result the calibre of candidate recruited by ForceSelect into the
business has been superb."
Roger Mays, District Human Resources Director, UPS
"We needed reliable, competent and enthusiastic security staff and that’s exactly what ForceSelect
provided. I always know that my requirements will be met on time and on brief.“
Tony Hood, CEO, Altor Security
12. Training
– ForceSelect recognised that re-training can and should be undertaken prior to leaving the Armed
Forces to ease the transition period for service leavers
– We arrange regular seminars before and during resettlement which provide opportunities for
clients and candidates to network and explore opportunities
– Optimal use of the MoD’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) and Resettlement Grants
.
– ForceSelect has launched a joint venture with Employment Skills Group (esg ) to offer targeted
training
13. Fulfilling Opportunity
– ForceSelect aims to source and fill the best and most appropriate career opportunities within
UK businesses
– The breadth of employment opportunities at all levels ensures that service leavers do not suffer
as a result of the misconception that security roles are the only option when they leave the
forces
– With a fundamental ethos of finding second careers, rather than ‘jobs’ for service leavers,
ForceSelect helps to ensure that their broad range of transferable skills is not wasted in civilian
employment
14. Seminars
– Frequent Military-to-Business briefing days give you an opportunity to meet servicemen and
women and understand their roles, training and skills
– Regular sector focused seminars give you the opportunity to:
• Meet prospective candidates
• Evaluate their calibre and suitability for your specific business needs
– We will organise and manage bespoke Open Days and Assessment Centres to suit your specific
needs at your site or at one of our regional offices opening in 2012:
• Birmingham
• Sheffield
• Manchester
• Bournemouth
• Cardiff
15. Mentoring
– ForceSelect offers a mentoring service via a network
• 100+ ex-military volunteers across the UK
• Assist service leavers with the transition to civilian life
– This service includes support on pastoral issues
• Housing
• Financial Management
• Education
• Healthcare
• Family Welfare
“Happy at home, happy at work”
17. School Bursaries Programme
– Unique scheme to find 100% funded bursary places for children of serving personnel, leavers
and those who have tragically lost a parent
– Designed to support those losing their boarding school allowance due to planned redundancies
– To date, four children given fully funded boarding places in top UK Independent Schools
– Following success of pilot scheme in year one, national roll out underway to assist maximum
number of service children
18. ForceSelect Foundation
– The ForceSelect Foundation is a “Fund of Charities”¹ providing a source of funding to smaller
military charities, associations and relevant projects.
• www.forceselect.org
– ForceSelect contributes a percentage of its profits each year to the Foundation.
– Trustees
• General Sir Mike Jackson GCB CBE DSO DL (Chairman)
• Dame Kelly Holmes DBE
• Sir John Rose (former CEO, Rolls Royce)
• Major General Andrew Gregory CB (Military Secretary)
• Rebekah Brooks
– The Foundation raised £60k in its first year
¹ForceSelect Foundation Registered Charity No 1136769
19. Why use ForceSelect?
– The MoD recognises the support and services being provided by ForceSelect, who work
tirelessly to identify career opportunities for Service Leavers and Veterans
– We’re specialists and we know what service personnel can do
– All ForceSelect Consultants
• Have served in the Armed Forces
• Understand the range of skills offered
• Know how and where these skills can add value to your business
– The ForceSelect core team has combined recruitment experience in excess of 32 years
– ForceSelect supports clients with advice and guidance on how best to apply the skills and
experience of service leavers to your business
– Our Mentoring network will support your future employees
– A percentage of ForceSelect’s profits go to charity
