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Frontier Risks Group
Security Risks Management Consultants Programme
This course was designed and is run entirely by leading authorities and subject matter experts from within the security, risk, crisis and disaster management industries, alongside ongoing support from staff, lecturers and the wider SRM Alumni network.
UWE Bristol
At UWE Bristol you can gain academic recognition for your professional knowledge on our BSc (Hons) Applied Criminal Justice Top-Up course with UWE Bristol.
Choose to study over 1-year full-time course or part-time over 2 years via a blended approach of both online and on-campus teaching and fit your studies around your other commitments.
VA Course
Build a flexible, independent career as a Virtual Assistant with mentor-led training that equips you with practical skills, confidence, and real-world business know-how.
OBM course
Step into a leadership role as an Online Business Manager with advanced, hands-on training that teaches you how to manage operations strategically and run online businesses with professionalism and purpose.
Sava
Sava is the UK’s leading provider of professional surveying qualifications. With the part-time Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation, you can qualify as a residential property surveyor, inspecting people’s homes for issues and defects.
Train in 24 months without giving up your current role.
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Customer Reviews
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Jason
Thanks for Blue Light Leavers and all your support! It's made a great difference to me and I know it's putting so many others in a better place.
Jo M
As someone who left the police and was beaten down with little-to-no confidence and having been rejected for even simple roles, I was at my lowest point.
Andy and The Academy sessions have really helped with my CV, my self-confidence and much more, and I’ve now secured a new job I never thought I would have.
The sessions are invaluable, and you can rewatch them at any time, and they give you the chance to interact with the guests and ask questions suitable to your own circumstances.
I cannot rate The Academy sessions and Andy himself highly enough, for the support throughout, and the confidence the sessions have given me to be myself again and I’ll be eternally grateful for his help and support throughout.
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Anonymous member
Morning all. I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Andy Labrum and this whole group for giving me the support to have the courage to start my journey in leaving the job I once loved.
19 years all on response and I’ve had enough. For the sake of my own health and my family, I’ve applied for a role in local government.
Strange feeling to apply for something out of the job and even if I don’t get any further, it’s the first step to hopefully a new career and life.
Good luck to you all who are in a similar position and I wish you all the very best in your endeavours
Dan
Thanks for all the work you're doing with Blue Light Leavers. I listened to your CV podcast a couple of weeks ago and really took away a lot from that which allowed me to completely rewrite my CV. Today I handed in my resignation after 12 years' service. I leave to take up a team managers role for a new government project. I have been so inspired by the stories and comments from others and all the resources you have on offer. Thanks again!
Lynne
I have just been offered my first non-police interview for a job since leaving the police service. Thank you Andy for all the advice to get me to this point!
Blue Light Leavers
Evening everyone, I just wanted to thank Andy Labrum, Ian Grant, Andy Whelan, Teri Kelsey and Alicia Herbert for the help they offered me following my post last week regarding being interviewed for a public service lecturer role.
Following their guidance and that of the brilliant podcast #42 I was offered the job. It’s a small team and the college are looking to expand the course. I will be getting funded for my teacher training and they were really keen to use my police experience.
The micro teach and interview with the head of department and the principal went well and got a really good feeling. The two others I am working with have already contacted me and I am meeting them next week.
Thanks for all the help I really do appreciate it and I have passed on my thanks to those that helped me and given up their time.
Lynda
In October last year, I was made redundant from a role that I had been in for eight years. I must admit I was completely daunted at the prospect of searching for a job in the middle of a pandemic, when there were so many others in a similar situation as myself.
I contacted Andy on a number of occasions and he offered really constructive guidance with regards to my CV, applications and covering letters. I was invited to attend Zoom interviews for both positions. Andy took the time to coach me via video and phone calls, with regards to interview preparation, the importance of evidencing my skills and abilities and the all-important relaxation techniques.
As a result I found myself in the enviable position of being offered both jobs! Something I never would have thought possible. I can only offer my heartfelt thanks to Andy for his amazing support, guidance and positive encouragement. Hand on heart I know that without his help I would not be in the happy situation I am now.
Tim C
Realising from the many others involved in the academy & Blue Light Leavers contemplating or having done similar that there was ‘life outside the job’ was a massive confidence boost
LinkedIn-style Long Testimonial
I thought I'd give an update on how life is 6 months after leaving with the help from this group.
After speaking with Andy and getting onto LinkedIn and writing my CV I found a role in loss prevention in a large multi national. This was my first application and I had a couple of interviews before landing the job.
The onboarding was fantastic, everything was ready for me on my first day. Since then I’ve got to know the business and role at my own pace. My manager is ex job also and has been really supportive.
The difference between public and private sector couldn’t be bigger. I feel respected, appreciated and valued. I've less stress, am better off financially and enjoy my time off not having to think of work.
If you're thinking of making the jump I’d say do it. I had almost 19 years in but the changes to the pension made this an easy decision in the end. Seeing the constant vilification of police by the media and knowing the stresses and strain that you all are going through does not make me miss the job one bit.
The world is a big place and our skills are sought after, do your research, the jobs are there.
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