FDM Group Plc

FDM Group is a FTSE 250 recruit, train and deploy consultancy that helps service leavers build careers in tech and business consulting. Their Ex-Forces Programme takes veterans from any service or rank, puts them through paid, accredited training run by ex-forces staff, and places them as consultants with leading clients across banking, insurance, utilities, media and government.

No prior experience is required. Training is accredited by TechSkills and designed around current IT and business needs, with roles spanning project management, software development, data, testing and business analysis. Starting salaries range from £25,000 to £30,000, with experienced hires earning significantly more.

FDM holds the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award and won Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards in 2021. Since launching the programme in 2014, they have trained over 800 veterans and currently employ more than 215 across the UK.

The business actively supports its veteran workforce beyond placement. Reservists receive additional paid leave and guaranteed roles following mobilisation. A charity partnership supports those affected by PTSD. Hybrid and flexible working is standard.

Veterans consistently bring skills that FDM and its clients value: leadership, stakeholder management, resilience and the ability to deliver under pressure. For those ready to translate military experience into a second career, FDM offers a structured, supported and genuinely progressive route in.