Dec 18, 202540 minS0
<p>This episode features Ollie Pemberton, a former infantry platoon commander who now works as a farm manager for Velcourt. After leaving the military, Ollie explored several careers—including teaching mathematics and...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the HighGround Podcast, the definitive guide for service leavers, veterans, and reservists exploring new career opportunities in the land-based sectors. Brought to you by HighGround, a charity dedicated to providing life beyond the military, our podcast is hosted by Jamie Crisp, CEO of HighGround, and Tom Constable, both British Army veterans.Each episode of the HighGround Podcast is designed to help you navigate the transition from military to civilian employment by highlighting potential jobs that align with your skillset. We focus on a specific job role in every episode, split into two insightful segments.In the first half, we chat with a fellow veteran who has successfully made the leap into a new career, sharing their personal journey, challenges, and triumphs. In the second half, we speak with employers who are actively seeking to fill these roles, offering valuable insights into what they are looking for in a candidate and how you can stand out.Our guests provide t
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What is HighGround about?
Welcome to the HighGround Podcast, the definitive guide for service leavers, veterans, and reservists exploring new career opportunities in the land-based sectors. Brought to you by HighGround, a charity dedicated to providing life beyond the military, our podcast is hosted by Jamie Crisp, CEO of HighGround, and Tom Constable, both British Army veterans.
Who hosts HighGround?
HighGround is hosted by HighGround Charity. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has HighGround covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Farm Management: From Infantry Officer to Velcourt Farm Manager" (18 December 2025, 40 minutes), "Estate Management: Rob Honan on Leadership, Community & Opportunity" (18 December 2025, 36 minutes), and "Deer Management: Adam Chant’s Journey from Signals Intelligence to the Devon Countryside" (18 December 2025, 45 minutes).
How hard is it to get booked on HighGround?
Booking probability for HighGround is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HighGround requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HighGround's contact route on record: public web form.
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HighGround Charity hosts HighGround, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Dec 18, 202536 minS0<p>HighGround speaks with Rob Honan, a former Worcestershire & Sherwood Foresters officer who now runs the 4 000‑acre Ascott Estate in Buckinghamshire. Rob describes his journey from the Army into estate management...
Dec 18, 202545 minS0<p>This episode of the HighGround podcast features Adam Chant, a former Royal Corps of Signals electronic‑warfare specialist who transitioned to a rural portfolio career centred on deer management. After 25 years in the...
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Entrepreneur: Rob Palmer and Biochar
Dec 18, 202542 minS0<p>In this episode, HighGround co‑hosts Tom Constable and Jamie Crisp explore entrepreneurial life in the land‑based sector through the story of Rob Palmer, a former RAF weapons‑systems engineer and Royal Engineer...
Dec 18, 202529 minS0<p>In this HighGround episode, hosts Tom Constable and Jamie Crisp speak with Dr Charles Trotman, Senior Economics and Rural Business Advisor at the Country Land & Business Association (CLA). Charles sets the scene with...
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Dec 18, 202537 minS0<p>This episode of the HighGround podcast explores life on a smallholding and the realities of farm diversification. Host Tom Constable welcomes Mark Rees, a 22‑year Army veteran who, with his family, bought a...
Episode #2
Horticulture / Gardener
Dec 18, 202534 minS0<p>In this episode of the HighGround podcast, hosts Tom Constable and HighGround CEO Jamie Crisp visit the National Trust’s Killerton Estate in Devon to speak with Karl Emmeleus, head gardener and a long‑time supporter...
Dec 18, 20251h 3mS0<p>HighGround’s new podcast series explores careers in the land‑based sector for service leavers, veterans and reservists. Hosts Tom Constable and HighGround CEO Jamie Crisp open by explaining how the podcast...
Dec 18, 202540 minS0<p>HighGround chats with Jamie, a former Royal Corps of Signals soldier who left the Army after 22 years and built a second career as an arborist. Unsure of his next steps, Jamie attended a HighGround Rural Week, which...
Dec 18, 202530 minS0<p>In this episode of the HighGround podcast, hosts Tom and Jamie talk with Martin, a former RAF supplier who spent much of his 23‑year career in tactical logistics roles and as a fleet manager. Seeking an outdoor...
Dec 18, 202543 minS0<p>In this episode, Tom and Jamie talk with Josie, a National Trust countryside manager in North Devon. Josie’s career has been anything but straightforward: she left school after GCSEs, trained as a mechanic and served...
May 29, 20248 minS0<h2>Episode Summary:</h2><p>Welcome to the HighGround Podcast, the definitive guide for service leavers, veterans, and reservists exploring new career opportunities in the land-based sectors. Launched by HighGround, a...
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