Blue Light Leavers

What You’ll Get Here in Blue Light Leavers As a member of Blue Light Leavers, we want you to get immediate value from being here. That’s why we’re aiming to offer five simple things: Experience exclusive content and conversations you can’t find anywhere else. Network with other Blue Light professionals and support staff who are looking to find new careers and a new life. A step by step proven process to help you align your skills and experience, write your CV, apply, prepare for interview, prepare for success (and failure), start your new career and successfully transition. Swap stories, experiences, and ideas (but not necessarily advice). Find a little inspiration, thought-provoking conversations, and expert perspectives. #supportstaff #careerchange #coaching #change #police #emergencyservices #firefighters #paramedics

Don't forget to book your ticket for the next Police Resettlement EXPO! Thursday 31st October 2024 10am to 3:30pm at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE Are you looking to leave the police and make a career change? Do you want to know how your skills and experience might fit other organisations? The EXPO exists to help those of you leaving the police, understand that your options are not as limited as you might think! More and more companies from the private sector are interested in meeting with candidates with previous policing experience. Many of them at this event! Bring your CV with you so you can chat and network with potential employers! Be mindful that they probably won't keep your CV, but it's a great way to start a conversation, rather than cold call! Write this down on your phone notes and practice it: "Hi, my name is XXXXXXXXXX. I know you'll see loads of CV's today, but I'm really interested to find out more about (Insert Company Name), and wondered if you'd have a brief look over my CV with me to see if I have the right skills and experience for any particular roles you might have." The tickets are FREE but limited! Use the link below to register now! https://lnkd.in/e4dJ732H #police #policeofficers #careerchange #careerguidance

Have you considered running your own eco-friendly business, doing something you really enjoy, with the flexibility of being your own boss? No Water Just Shine might be just what you are looking for! Founded by Matt Jones, who has a lifelong passion for clean, detailed car valeting, but the mess left behind was a problem for him. So, through extensive testing of different products, Matt has developed a successful business using the absolute best products for inside and outside of the vehicle! The first of its kind where NO water is used in the process, NO mess is left on the drive and NO Harmful chemicals are used. The business has seen massive growth off the back of clients that keep coming back, a loyal customer base with regular bookings and recommendations. There is no baffled water tank needed, there is no high-pressure jet wash needed, just the absolute best brands being used and your hands. No mess, no water just shine! No Water Just Shine are looking to expand, and have franchise opportunities throughout the UK. They are looking for people who have a passion for cars, an eye for detail, honesty, integrity, know how to talk to people, and a great work ethic. If you’re looking to run your own eco-friendly business, doing something you really enjoy and be your own boss, use the link below to find out more and get in touch with Matt and his team! https://lnkd.in/evPjMUNt #NoWaterJustShine #police #businessopportunity #policeofficers #bluelightleavers

We all know how important LinkedIn has become in finding a new role! Did you know: 🔹Prospective employers will very likely check out your LinkedIn profile 🔹LinkedIn job search functionality is good! Have a play.. you won’t break it! 🔹You can use LinkedIn to network and connect with others who previously worked with your organisation… search for a keyword such as ‘safeguarding,’ click on People, All Filters, Past Company, enter the name of your org and it’ll come up with a load of people that you can reach out to, who are in roles you’re interested in, with the common link of having worked in the same organisation. If you visit the 'LinkedIn' section on our website, you can: 🔹Download the Careerflow.ai LinkedIn profile optimisation tool! 🔹Listen to selected podcast episodes (including episode 39 LinkedIn Step by Step with Charlotte Spencer (formerly Eve). All completely FREE and there are some additional services if you think you need a bit more help! Use the link below to visit the Blue Light Leavers LinkedIn section today! https://bit.ly/BLLLinkedIn

Click on the link in the comments to visit the Blue Light Leavers website to start your next chapter today! #Testimonial #MakeTheChange #WeCanHelp What people say about working with Blue Light Leavers

📢FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FORCES TRANSITION GROUP LIVE TRANSITION DAY! We are pleased to announce that our friends at Forces Transition Group Ltd will be holding another of their Live Transition Days! Tuesday 22nd October 2024 8:30am to 4pm Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre York Road, Wetherby, LS22 5EJ Once again they are offering the Blue Light Leavers Community the opportunity to join them at this fantastic event! Tickets are FREE but will be limited! Don't miss out! Book your place early using the link in the comments below!

Fully Booked – Virtual Assistant training programme From Sam: For everyone that attended the Info and Q&A Sessions on Zoom learning all about the Virtual assistant world, thank you – it was great to have you! I know some of you have already signed up for the programme, so Welcome! For those that are still interested, there are 2 options for the group programme: Exclusive Blue Light Leavers Group which will run from 1 November 2023 – 1 February 2025 (plus an additional month of support until March 2025). Join my January group which starts 15 January 2025. If you are interested in joining, please complete the form below so I can get in touch with you and collate the numbers. Important details about the programme: Investment – normal cost for the 3 months is £499, but for BLL it is £450. As a Blue Light Leaver community member you get 10% discount off the programme. Option to pay a holding deposit is available and then stagger your payments before the programme kicks off Please note there are 25 max for each programme as you can imagine it’s a very hands on and supported programme. Please complete the form to confirm your interest and date suitability so I can look at the numbers and then get back to you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to let me know using the form. https://bit.ly/4gYy2jQ Thank you again for those who attended! And a big welcome to those that joined.

Are you coming up to retirement from the #police or considering early retirement? Do you want to understand your financial options and the right time to leave? Are you looking to invest some or all of your lump sum? Are you looking to leave the job early for a new career and want to make an informed financial decision? We want you to get the best financial advice available, from people who've stood in your shoes. So when it comes to Police Pensions and Investments we always defer to our friends and trusted partner of choice, 3Nines Financial Planning! Rob Heath DipPFS, the founder of 3Nines, is a former cop who retired on ill-health, and completely understands the complexities. Rob and his team are police pension experts and have helped many members of the Blue Light Leavers community 👉 You can check out Rob’s podcast episode on our website https://lnkd.in/ekhHT_Pv. Episode 61 'Your Pension Questions Answered and Myth Busting.' You can contact 3Nines through the Blue Light Leavers website, https://lnkd.in/eA53JBSA and submit your question through the contact form. #police #policeofficers #pensionadvice #retirement #careerchange #bluelightleavers

📢 Do you love football? 📢 Would you like an opportunity to use the amazing skills you've picked up from your policing career and introduce kids to 'the beautiful game?' With a Football Fun Factory® franchise you can do exactly that! The Football Fun Factory was created to provide incredible childhood football experiences for boys and girls of all ages and ability levels and their mission is to use the nation’s passion for football as a vehicle for child development. They believe that the focus should not be simply on development or progression… they should be focusing on having fun! Their ethos is all about creating an incredible environment where children can express themselves, play, make friends and most of all, have fun, and giving their franchisees, everything they need to succeed! Luke Chadwick a former Premier League professional footballer with Manchester Utd and West Ham, and now a director at the Football Fun Factory joined me on the Blue Light Leavers Podcast Episode 71, where he spoke so openly and honestly about coming to terms with the end of a career... Something many of us know and experience, only too well. Click on the link in the comments to find out more about becoming a Football Fun Factory franchise owner! #FootballFunFactory #police #policeofficers #emergencyservices #careerchange #businessopportunity #bluelightleavers

Are you a currently serving or former member of the Military, Police Officer, Fire Officer or Paramedic? Are you struggling with a serious life altering physical injury or a debilitating mental health disorder? Did you know that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CrossFit and Functional Fitness could help? Blue Light Leavers are really proud to partner with the REORG charity who help those on the frontlines deal with their physical and mental health conditions through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, CrossFit and Functional Fitness programmes. The difference that Brazilian jiu-jitsu can make is nothing short of incredible. Physically BJJ is brilliant because you can adapt it to your abilities, and you get a workout that puts every part of your body on red alert. And the accompanying psychological benefits are something everyone notices as soon as they start training. Founded by the amazing Sam Sheriff MBE (a former Royal Marine Commando) initially for the Royal Marines, it has expanded to include all military members and the Emergency Services. Through the REORG60 training programme is a 60-day, fully-funded BJJ training programme designed to support the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of veterans, military and emergency services personnel. If you you think you could benefit from this programme use the link below to visit the REORG website to find out more and apply today! Click on the link below to find out more & apply! https://lnkd.in/evvTver4 #ReorgCharity #Wellbeing #BrazilianJiuJitsu #SelfCare #PhysicalHealth #MentalHealth