Data & Analytics Ex-Forces Programme

• Have you previously served in the military, blue light services or currently as a serving reservist or military spouse?
• Do you have demonstrable experience in Data, Analytics, or related technology roles?
• Are you ready to transition into a new career with upskilling and career coaching included?

Then you’ll want to hear about our award-winning Ex-Forces Programme — designed to help service leavers, veterans and former blue light personnel transition into a new civilian career in our Data and Analytics Practice.

Since 2012, FDM’s Ex-Forces Programme has provided a next step for over 1,100 people globally, offering opportunities for personnel from all ranks across the three services into a new career in business and technology consultancy. No university degree required.

Delivering industry recognised coaching, our Ex-Forces programme provides a soft landing into a meaningful second career as an FDM Consultant with renowned businesses, and in an ever-growing industry.

You’ll be joining FDM as a Consultant within our Data and Analytics Practice, where you will be delivering large-scale projects for our clients across a wide range of sectors and specialist areas.

Depending on your background and experience, you could take on the role of:

• BI Developer
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Machine learning Engineer
• Robotic Process Automation Consultant

Within the FDM Skills Lab you’ll receive upskilling in:

• Business intelligence and advanced analytics
• Diverse data modelling, engineering and warehousing
• Automation and machine learning
• Modern data platforms and tools used to forecast, analyse and unlock business value

This structured learning is designed to complement your prior experience, helping you gain momentum and confidence while staying aligned with the current market.

There are progression opportunities towards Principal Consultant level and the opportunity to explore diverse roles and assignments for a range of global companies.

Your new career

Open to UK service leavers, veterans, reservists, former Blue light Personnel and eligible military spouses who have experience in analytical, technical or data‑focused roles.

Suitable backgrounds include intelligence, signals, cyber, information systems, engineering, operational planning, capability analysis, logistics or technical trades where analysing data, producing reports, working with complex systems or supporting decision‑making was part of your role and responsibilities.

This programme supports transition into civilian careers in Data and Analytics, with structured training, coaching and no degree requirement.

Minimum qualifications

• Previous career in the military, blue light services or as a serving reservist
• Experience in service within data analytics, technology or a related field
• A strong aptitude and interest in business and technology as well as data driven problem solving
• Commitment to at least two years of full-time employment with FDM
• The right to work in the UK

Why join us?

• Support from the Ex-Forces network within FDM
• Two days per annum allocated to support military charities of your choice
• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.