JobOppO was founded by Ex-Military, to serve Ex-Military. A new employment community who connect experienced veterans with employers who appreciate and value the skills, knowledge and attitude of those who have served and the benefit they can bring to their organisation.
Acorn Engineering Group are a leading independent group of companies providing specialist building maintenance services to property owners, occupiers and operators. We build trust with our clients through our detailed, tailored and innovative approach.
We know the success of any project is critical so we provide the very best strategic solutions to our clients to ensure the very best results. Our expertise covers all aspects of the built environment including major MOD, Healthcare and Government projects coupled with extensive experience in Operational FM and PFI Management.
VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. VINCI Facilities is ultimately a part of VINCI, a world leader in facilities, concessions and construction, employing around 218,000 people in 120 countries, with a turnover of £43 billion.
With a turnover of more than €3 billion, and 125,000+ employees looking after clients in 33 countries, Atalian Servest is part of one of the world’s largest facilities services providers. From cleaning to catering, security to technical services, Atalian Servest self-deliver bespoke award-winning single, bundled or integrated services.
BGIS is a global leader in the provision of facility management, project delivery, energy and sustainability, asset management, workplace advisory, and real estate services. With a combined team of over 7,000+ team members globally, BGIS manages over 30,000 facilities totalling more than 31.5 million square metres across several markets.
Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE which supports occupier clients of all sizes, through facilities management, project management, advisory and transaction services. Our mission is to redefine the ‘workplace’, because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage.
TTFM specialises in delivering HVACR, Drainage and Electrical Solutions to some of the biggest UK household names with our unique in-house fleet of engineers. In 2020 alone we welcomed 110 new faces, equating to a 44% staff increase. We take the stress away from Facilities Managers in the UK and now Europe!
The Specialist Worx Group is a management company to support the 4 businesses that preceeded it; Ropeworx, Bird & Pest Worx, CleanWorx FM, TreeWorx. The Group allows us to share the experience and expertise off the individual businesses and provide a truly unique turnkey solution.
The OppO Foundation has been established to help ex-military personnel, their families and dependants on their return to civilian life.
However life in the military is very different to life as a civilian and support is also needed to help people survive the culture change.
It is also important to recognise that support is not a one-sided affair. The OppO Foundation also supports the civilian community to welcome and benefit from their return.
Heropreneurs
Heropreneurs is a not-for-profit military charity providing practical support to those from the military community in their ambition to create their own business.
With the support and backing of the Government, MOD, veterans' networks, partner charities and industry leaders we are able to provide a free mentoring network guiding them through start-up to scaling.
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The Standing Tall Foundation
The Standing Tall Foundation has been established as the Andy Reid Standing Tall CIC to further the charitable aims of William Andrew Reid MBE. Andy’s wars may be over, but his campaigning continues, this time the enemy is social issues, including homelessness, debt management, relationships and mental health.
As Andy says “these are real people with real needs, not just a set of statistics and I aim to use my Foundation to help meet those needs”.
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Podcast - The FM Sector
“A NAAFI Break with JobOppo” is a collaboration that seeks to support veterans and service leavers into successful second careers. Click Image To Learn More & Listen.
My Journey
Geoff O’Donoghue
Service: Army Regiment: 1 st & 2nd Battalions Coldstream Guards Years Served: 5 years (1990 – 1994) Current Role: Electrical Services Manager
Barry Loftus, ISS UK HSEQ Business Partner, shares his journey from the Forces to FM, highlighting the great synergy between these areas. Click Image To Read More.
Military Experience In The FM Sector
Tim Ives is Head of Indirect Procurement with ISS and came to this career path alongside his journey as an Army Reservist where he is a Geographic Technician. Click Image To Read More.
Podcast - Mentor, Mentee Relationship
A discussion of the relationship between mentor and mentee and the highs and lows of the journey. Click Image To Listen.