Forces Employment Charity: Spring into new opportunities

 

In this edition, we’ve got plenty to help you explore what’s next, whether you’re curious about getting into tech, thinking about a fresh start in manufacturing or logistics, or simply want to stay connected with what’s happening across our community. We’re also proud to share that nominations are open for this year’s Heropreneurs awards, celebrating the exceptional talent, ambition, and impact of the UK’s Armed Forces entrepreneurs. Read on and book your next career-changing event...

Spring Opportunities

April’s Quest magazine is out now

To read this edition online, or any back copies, please go to: Quest Magazine - Armed Forces Resettlement since 1999.

Brunssum: New Job Vacancies at JFC Brunssum

 

Updated email address - please use the email address at the bottom of this blog post rather than the one on the job adverts.

Vacancies available:

• HIVE Information Support Officer - Closing date for applications is 12:00hrs Thursday 16th April 2026. Interviews will take place on 20th April 2026 and start date will be 18th May 2026.

• HR Administration Clerk - Closing date for applications is 12:00hrs Thursday 16th April 2026. Interviews will take place on 20th April 2026 and start date will be 15th Jun 2026.

• Community Liaison Officer Arrivals - Closing date for applications is 12:00hrs Thursday, 16 April 2026. Interview will take place on 20 April 2026 and start date will be shortly after.

Full job descriptions and application forms may be obtained by sending an email to CSOCIGDN-GSO-LECHR-RECRUITMENT@mod.gov.uk. Completed applications are to be sent to the same email address.

Information provided by Brunssum HIVE.

Brunssum: Foggy Fields Spring Market - 1st-2nd May 2026

 

Foggy Fields Spring Market brings together small businesses and makers from across the tri-border region—all under one roof, from handmade crafts to unique gifts and home décor

Where: The ICC
When: May 1–2
Hosted by: ASGK

Join us from May 1-2, 2026 for the Foggy Fields Spring Market, a beloved triborder tradition that blends excitement, community spirit, and heartfelt purpose. This highly anticipated event features talented vendors from across Europe, offering a spectacular array of handcrafted goods, unique artwork, gourmet treats, and more!

BRUNEI: Bingo Night - Friday 24th April 2026, 1930 hrs @ Patio Bar

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: NAAFI - Quiz Night - Friday, 10 April 2026, 1930 hrs @ Patio Bar

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: BFPO - General Accounting Rate (GAR) for April 2026

Opening Hours:

Monday - Wednesday

08:00 - 12:00

Thursday

10:30 - 14:00

Friday

08:00 - 12:00

Unit's Post Orderly Mail collection and drop-off

Monday - Wednesday

08:30 - 11:30

Thursday

10:45 - 13:30

Friday

08:30 - 11:30

Exchange Rate:

April - £1.00 = $1.7062

BRUSSELS: Social Drinks, Tervuren, Friday 24th April 2026

 

This month's Social Drinks is being held:

at: Den Engels, Tervuren
on: Friday 24th April 2026

All welcome, just turn up and join in!


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BRUNEI: BFB Spouses Circuit Classes - Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 0900 - 1000 hrs @ Garrison Gym

Circuit Classes are held in the Garrison Gym on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 0900-1000.

Please click HERE for BFB Spouse Circuit Training Attendance Sheet. 

BFB spouses must be gym inducted to attend class and use gym facility.

For gym induction seek Duty PTI by person on Mon-Thu at 0900 - 1100 hrs or contact Duty PTI on Ext 3246. 

There is no requirement for personal insurance cover as its covered by BFB establishment insurance.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

BRUNEI: DIO(B) - X1 Playground Temporary Closure

X1 Playground Temporary Closure 

A section of X1 Playground will be closed from Tuesday 7 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 to allow for equipment replacement.

Closure Notice

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DIO(B) HELPDESK.

1. The DIO(B) Helpdesk will be closed from 03 April 2026 (Friday) to 06 April 2026 (Monday) in conjunction with Good Friday and Easter Holidays.

Normal operating Hours will be resume on 07 April 2026 (Tuesday).

2. During this closure period, Faults may be reported as follows:

a. Emergency Faults – Report to the respective duty officer at 8330220 / 8330230.

b. Routine Faults – Email to BRUNEIGAR-DIO-HELPDESK@mod.gov.uk .
Routine faults will be addressed once the helpdesk resumes operations.

X1 Road Closure

The road between X1 Flats and X1 Officers Qtrs will be closed from 0800 -1600 on Monday 6th April 2026 to conduct essential works. There will be no public access to this area as there will be heavy machinery operating.