FDM Group Plc

About FDM Group Plc

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.

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Community

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 £50,000, depending on experience.

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.

FDM actively works to ensure that hiring managers and colleagues understand the value of veteran talent. Internally, presentations and briefings highlight the transferable skills that veterans bring, supporting more informed recruitment and management practices.

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.

FDM places strong emphasis on highlighting the achievements of its veteran workforce. Through internal communications and external case studies, it shares the experiences of individuals who have transitioned successfully into civilian roles.

This visibility is reinforced by external recognition. The company has received multiple awards for its work supporting the Armed Forces community, including Employer of the Year at the British Forces in Business Awards. Individual leadership has also been recognised, reflecting the broader impact of its initiatives.

These efforts help to build understanding, challenge misconceptions and position veterans as valuable contributors across the organisation and its client base.

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.

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