The Ex-Forces Programme is designed to provide career support and opportunities for ex-forces personnel who are transitioning into civilian life in the UK. This program is dedicated to helping veterans successfully pursue civilian careers and make a seamless transition into the civilian workforce. It offers various resources, training, and guidance to assist ex-forces personnel in finding suitable career opportunities in the civilian sector.

FDM Group is a global professional services provider focused on launching and developing careers in technology and business consultancy. With a UK workforce of around 1,400, it operates a distinctive model that combines training, deployment and long-term career development, supporting clients across financial services, government and industry. Within this model, the Armed Forces community represents an important and growing talent pipeline, particularly in technology and consultancy roles.

FDM offers a structured and supportive route into civilian careers, particularly for those seeking to enter technology or consultancy roles. Its model provides clarity at a point where transition can often feel uncertain, combining training, practical experience and ongoing development.

The Ex-Forces Programme is central to this proposition, offering accredited training, mentoring and clear progression pathways. A supportive internal network and strong external client base provide further opportunities for growth and development.

Conultants are recruited into five streams:

• Change and Transformation
• IT Operations
• Software Engineering
• Data and Analytics
• Risk, Regulation and Compliance

Ex Forces Consultants have been placed with a range of blue chip clients in a variety of industries and sectors, including:
Government Departments
Insurance
Banking and Financial Services
Telecommunications
Charities
Retail

Following two years working with a client, consultants have the option to transfer to permanent employment with the client (provided a role is available) or to be placed with another client. 

For veterans looking to translate their skills into new industries, FDM provides both a starting point and a platform for long-term success. Its focus on accessibility, development and progression ensures that individuals are not only able to transition, but to build meaningful and sustainable careers.

Programme members are provided with mentoring and support to assist with their transition to the civilian workforce, with particular emphasis on CV writing, interview skills. This coaching is provided by industry qualified trainers, which is complemented by support from the Ex Forces Programme staff who are all ex-military and understand the challenges that service leavers face when transitioning out of the armed forces.

Additional, tailored training is often provided before assignment, to ensure that consultants have the specific skills to deliver when working for a client.