In brief: A former RAF serviceman is working as a dedicated liaison officer to help Jersey veterans navigate life after the Armed Forces. Eddie Clark, who served through most of the 1990s, draws on his own experience to connect ex-military personnel with the right support services. The service is available throughout the year, not only around Remembrance Day.
From Uniform to Liaison Officer
Eddie Clark knows better than most what it feels like to swap a service number for a civilian life. He joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 16 and spent the better part of the 1990s in uniform. After leaving the military, he spent several years finding his feet before eventually settling in Jersey in 2007.
That personal journey, with all its adjustments and uncertainties, is precisely what makes him well placed to help others in the same position. Clark joined the government’s Employment, Social Security and Housing Department in 2013 and now works within its Customer Experience Team as a senior liaison officer, with a specific focus on supporting ex-military personnel.
What the Service Offers
Bailiwick Express reports that while many people leave the Armed Forces without needing significant extra support, others may face real challenges, whether immediately after leaving or at different stages of their later lives. The pressures of adjusting to civilian routines, employment, housing and mental wellbeing can catch people off guard, sometimes years down the line.
Clark’s role is to bridge that gap. He can explain what help is available, talk veterans through their options, identify the most appropriate service for their needs, or contact another organisation on their behalf. It is, in short, a single point of contact for people who might otherwise find the landscape of available support confusing or difficult to navigate.
The government has been clear that this is not a seasonal offering rolled out for Remembrance Week and then quietly shelved. The service operates throughout the year, and ex-military personnel are encouraged to reach out at any point. Clark can be contacted by emailing ESSHarmedforcessupport@gov.je or by calling 07829 909990 during normal office hours.
Remembrance Day and a Timely Reminder
The announcement comes as Jersey prepares to mark Remembrance Day on 11 November, a moment when the Island, like communities across the British Isles, pauses to honour those who served. It is a fitting time to remind veterans that practical support exists, even if the need for that support rarely follows a calendar.
Jersey has a long and proud connection with the Armed Forces, and the Island’s veteran community, though not always visible, is a meaningful part of its social fabric. Having a liaison officer who has walked the same path, rather than simply read about it in a briefing document, is a genuinely useful resource.
Source: Bailiwick Express
