About Veteran UK Community

What we do

Veteran UK Community is the news and information hub of Veteran UK, the largest careers fair in the country for veterans and service leavers. We aim to support the armed forces community at one of the most significant turning points in their lives: the move from military service into civilian life. Our role is to make that transition clearer, more confident and better informed.

With practical, advice-driven articles, career guides, employment insight for key sectors and other support resources, we help service leavers and veterans understand what comes next, whether you’re approaching the end of your service or have already transitioned and are looking for additional guidance.

Veteran UK is committed to supporting the armed forces community in the UK. If you have served, are serving, or are preparing to leave the forces, we’re here to help you take your next step with confidence.

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Why we exist

Leaving the armed forces is rarely straightforward. Life in the military often gives servicemen and women a sense of belonging, identity and purpose, as well as a clear career path and stable income. Stepping outside that structure can leave even experienced personnel uncertain about their next move.

Veteran UK Community aims to answer common questions about what to do next, from how to find a new career that fits the skills and experiences gained in the military to deep dives on sectors that are especially keen to hire veterans. We also offer assistance in areas such as navigating pensions, injury compensation claims and practical advice on resettlement.

Who we support

Our content is written for a broad armed forces audience. Whether you served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force or Royal Marines, our resources are designed to be useful, accurate and relevant for:

  • Service leavers preparing for discharge and planning their next chapter
  • Veterans who have left the forces within the past five years 
  • Long-serving veterans looking for new opportunities
  • Reservists balancing military commitments with civilian work

About Veteran UK

Veteran UK Community is part of Veteran UK, the country’s leading careers fair series for the armed forces community. Each year we run major events in the following locations:

  • Bristol
  • Manchester
  • Cheltenham
  • London

Our events bring together hundreds of hiring managers, training providers, support charities and welfare organisations under one roof. They are free to attend for veterans and service leavers and are designed to connect ex-service personnel directly with employers who are keen to hire them.

Who we are

Veteran UK and Veteran UK Community are operated by SATOS Media, a UK-registered company specialising in events and digital media for security cleared, defence and ex-military audiences. SATOS Media also runs the Security Cleared Expo, Cyber Security Expo and Police Resettlement Expos, as well as the CyberSecurityJobsite.com and SecurityClearedJobs.com job boards, giving us a deep understanding of the sectors where many veterans build their next careers.