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From Iraq New start in the
WORKFORCE
(Est 1977)
to Armagh
South Pacific
Providing a professional, personal & efficient recruitment service
Assisting Royal Naval & Royal Marine Personnel
THE ROYAL New Zealand Navy are the most important element of to find new careers when leaving the Services
with the OU
is responsible for the maritime this capability.
Workforce has prestigious clients who are interested in receiving information on the careers and
defence of New Zealand and its Everyone has the opportunity to
professional qualifications of Service Personnel, particularly those with specialist skills. We are
interests. contribute to making the NZ Navy further able to help with the presentation and writing of a CV to maximize and point personal
Its vision is “to be the best a world class organisation and its details towards a Civilian career.
small-nation Navy in the world”, culture encourages people to use
Workforce can also help Service families with temporary or permanent employment whilst
BASED at Catterick, North Yorkshire, Sgt Maj Andy Winnett is
reflecting the unique nature of its their skills to ‘make a difference’. they are living near Edinburgh/Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
currently completing his BA Open Degree. The 40-year-old spoke about
business upon the oceans. The Navy is expanding to
his experiences with the Open University (OU).
The Navy is based at Devonport, become a more responsive and
Please contact a Recruitment Consultant who is available to take your call.
“I’ve been based in Catterick for three years. I started studying
Auckland, where the shore versatile organisation. To help
Helensburgh: 01436 672754 Fax: 01436 672736
with the OU in 2001. It was mainly out of self-interest really, self-
establishment HMNZS Philomel achieve this we are increasing
development and self-improvement.
is responsible for administration, our recruiting pool to include
Rosyth: 01383 420000 Fax: 01383 415500
“I’ve been working towards a BA Open Degree. When I pass the Level supply and training support to the candidates with current or Email: enquiries@wfsba.co.uk website: www.wfsba.co.uk
3 History course I’m doing now, then I’m qualified for a BA Open. sea-going ships. previous service in the Royal Navy
“Why did I choose a career in the Forces? The Navy’s routine operations in UK.
Head Office: 17 - 19 John Street, Helensburgh G84 8BA
“Good question! I joined the Army Cadets when I was 13 and I stretch across the South Pacific and There are vacancies across a
got into it in that way. When I used to go away at weekends I enjoyed South East Asian regions, but its variety of branches, especially the
working in the kitchens, so I joined the Army as a chef and worked my roles in international peacekeeping Marine Engineering, Weapons
way up to being a regimental catering manager. Fitting in my studies has and regional security also mean Engineering, Communications,
LEAVING THE FULL-TIME
been difficult at times. ships and naval personnel have and Diving.
“When I first started I was in Cyprus. For my humanities course I was served further afield. If you are interested in joining ROYAL NAVY?
in Iraq. For the Social Sciences course I was in South Armagh. And last The Navy of today is an the RNZN then go to the website
year I was in Iraq again. innovative and dynamic – www.navy.mil.nz/join-us/uk or
“But having the support of my tutor online and the First Class organisation that makes a give them a bell on +649 445
forum has been really useful. I interact on First Class when I feel it’s significant contribution, both in 5071.
necessary, but a lot of the time I just browse. It’s great for getting titbits New Zealand and overseas. The RNZN Recruitment Team
for assignments. This maritime capability is will be in Plymouth on October
“My tutors were very supportive. There were quite a few times I had delivered through its ships and 14 and Portsmouth on October 15
to get extensions for assignments. I was even able to use the online TMA its people and the ‘right’ people and Faslane on October 26.
(Tutor Marked Assignment) system when I was in Iraq.
“Without a doubt I’d recommend the OU to colleagues, if not for
self-interest then for future careers. I think taking time out for self-
improvement and studying with the OU shows any future employer
you’ve got self-determination.
“At times it has been a struggle, especially in Iraq in the baking heat!
And at home you’ve got to work around the family. My wife is very
understanding though; she badgers me to get down to work. I usually
THEN JOIN THE ROYAL NAVY RESERVES
put in 20 hours a week. I do a few hours every day, or I try to!
“I went to tutorials on my humanities course and two weeks ago
With Government funding support
AND GET MORE FROM LIFE
I went to a tutorial in Newcastle. It was very useful fact-finding and
information gathering with other students and getting face-to-face time
Enrolling now for IT Technical
The Royal Navy Reserves can offer a whole range
with your tutor. It’s good because you get to meet a diverse mix of the (A+; MCSA / MCSE / CISCO)
of opportunities from travel to gaining new
public.
“I’m out of the Army next year, so depending what employment I get
& Administration Diplomas (L3) qualifications - all while getting paid!
in the future we’ll see if I use my degree.
Offer applies SE England only.
“People have been asking me a lot what I’m going to do – I’m
Limited Availability – Apply NOW
To find out more contact:
undecided yet. I’d like to get Honours for this BA degree.
Winchester Learning Centre (01962) 842266
“Through the Army I gained a Diploma in Management. I was able
to use this towards the credits for m
Eastleigh Learning Centre (02380) 013253
T: 08456 07 55 55
y OU degree, which was quite good.
I’m always telling the guys who work with me to do a course with the
PITMAN Centre (Brighton) (01273) 220229
OR VISIT ROYALNAVY.MOD.UK/RNR
10945
OU!”
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