NEW VACANCY - GFIE-496 - Cabinet Office - Business Administrator - London, Glasgow, York, Newcastle, Manchester - Closing Date: 15 July 2026

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme (1 vacancy but multiple locations):

GFIE-496 – Cabinet Office Administrative Officer position in either London, Glasgow, York, Newcastle, Manchester - Closing Date: 15 July 2026

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EoI Form (also see Guidance Notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

DIO: Families First Issue 39 Published

To read this issue online, and any back issues, please go to: Families First newsletter – Defence Homes

Don’t forget that you can also sign up to receive Families First and other email updates from DIO Defence Homes, direct to your own inbox – please go to this link to subscribe: https://defencehomes.mod.gov.uk/newsletter-landing-page/

SHAPE: Federal Police Watch Scheme this Summer

Going away this Summer? Don't forget that the SHAPE Federal Police offer a Watch Scheme.

For the extra peace of mind whilst you are away, SHAPE Federal Police can drive past your property and check all is well.

Simply complete a Police Watch Form (on the board in the Community Corridor) and hand it in to Building 247 at least days 5 days before your departure.

Happy Summer Holidays.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE.

A* for British Forces Cyprus schools: parents give top marks

Defence Children Services (DCS) schools and early years settings in Cyprus have received outstanding results in the 2026 Parent Satisfaction Survey.

Covering 1,148 pupils across early years, primary and secondary schools within British Forces Cyprus (BFC) military bases, families have reported very high levels of confidence and satisfaction across all areas of education and care.

The survey showed that:

100% of parents agreed their child feels safe at school
99% said they would recommend their child's school to another parent
97% said their child is happy at school and doing well
98% of parents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children said the school gives their child the support they need to succeed

School staff have been consistently praised for their warmth, dedication and professionalism, with many families highlighting the excellent support provided during deployments, transitions and the challenges faced by service families on posting.

BRUNEI: RGR Birthday Movie Night *Nakchhong* Special Screening in Brunei - Wednesday 01st and Thursday 02nd July 2026, 1830 - 2030 hrs @ CCCC

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The Nepali cinema “Nakchhong.” This is a mockumentary Cinema that will be premiered on the occasion of the RGR Birthday at CCCC. Kindly refer to the details provided in the flyer. “Two more items will be presented: an update on the future strategy of Gurkha history filmmaking, and the teaser trailer release of Sumnima.”

BRUNEI: BFBS Cinelink Screening - *CANCELLED* Michael Thursday, 25th June 2026, 7.00 pm @ Main Hall, CCCC

This is a free event. Bring snacks and something warm as it gets a little chilly in the cinema. See you there!

BRUNEI: PCMF - Monthly Health Promotion for July - Water Your First Step to Better Health

 

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 321 DWP Executive Officer roles in London and East England – closing date 7 Jul

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 321 Executive Officer (EO) Work Coach vacancies across London and East England. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details:

Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - London And East England (Ref: 766) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

The vacancies close on 07/07/2026.

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Summer Issue Out Now

To read this issue and also back issues online, please go to: https://www.easyresettlement.com/magazine/backissues/

Please note that the Spring issue of Easy Resettlement has a 2-page article (see pages 10 and 11) on the support available from HIVE and RN Family & People Support.

Gibraltar: Three Day Music Festival, September 2026

Gibraltar Music Festival returns in September with ‘Summer Sessions’ featuring James Morrison, Melon Diesel, Rosario, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Billy Ocean and many more, plus local acts taking the stage too.

Tickets go on sale Wedsnesday 24th at 12.00 local time, through www.buytickets.gi