The MBA Brigade now run civilian industry and as like promotes like, get started on an MBA, as well as getting MRAes after your name. the latter qualification can be got thro a Viva Voca (oral) exam which most service officers/SNCOs should pass without difficulty. The former can be done in a crammer or by correspondence depending on your personal timescale. Currently time is on your side. If you get resettlement leave or resettlement training time, offer to work in the industry of your choice for free and then network like mad to find a slot for yourself in your area of choice.The decision makers in industry are now mostly in their thirties or early forties most with MBAs, they are looking for like minded people and will rail against anyone with a service superiority complex towards civvies. The biggest put down I got when job hunting was "Not much call for hired killers".
Make your CV stand out, One sheet Quality A4 paper, colour photo, SAE enclosed, remember out of hundreds of applicants yours has to attract the filter persons attention or it just goes in the reject file. Employment law is on your side, if you have a disability, say so, as your application will be dealt with under the disability discrimination act. If you feel agrieved you can go to a tribunal and seek redress if you are treated unfairly.
Above all else remember that you have already passed one of the most demanding selection process in the world in reaching your current military position. Trade on your experience, Research the company (Experion published accounts, Companies House, etc) before going for interview ask for a look around and find out the background of the interview panel. Do your information gathering well before interview.
Start your preparation now. I used the above procedure to make the transition after 21yrs in the RAF to 25yrs in civvie street culminating in a Company Director Appointment.
Good luck, Work Hard and Believe in yourself