How to successfully transition from the emergency services to a new career

17 Sep 2025
People & Skills Stage Sponsored by CPDme
Ambulance , Police , Fire
Drawing on his own career in the military and working with emergency services in Northern Ireland, Jason Gillard will lead this practical panel focused on how to move from uniformed service to another career. He and his panel will use their own experience to discuss the importance of purpose, identity, and community in navigating this next chapter. In this valuable session, they will consider how community-led initiatives and peer support can be the difference between a lost opportunity and a renewed purpose.
Speakers
Jason Gilllard
Jason Gilllard, Co-Founder - Connect Through Service
Graham Given
Graham Given, Director  - Cherton Secure 
Kevin Howlette
Kevin Howlette, Managing Director - EHS International 
Will Hitch
Will Hitch, Public Safety Sector Lead - Getac