The ERS awards were launched in 2014 to recognise employer support for the wider principles of the Armed Forces Covenant. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for the employers that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to Defence and the Armed Forces community. This includes the Reserves, Service leavers, Armed Forces veterans, the wounded, injured and sick, cadets, military spouses or partners and their families.
Congratulations to Apex Recruitment, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (Op Courage, NHS Veterans Mental Health), Risk Evolves Limited and Unmanned Air Veterans Limited.
Stuart Logan, Owner, Founder & Director for Unmanned Air Veterans Ltd said, “We are passionate about where we have come from and this leads us to be passionate about supporting those with similar backgrounds as well. Supporting the Armed Forces community as a whole is something we don't need to be asked to do twice. So needless to say it would mean the world to us to move to the next level of the AFC scheme and will endeavour to achieve gold at some point in the future.”
Graham Whitehouse, Philip Sinclair and Cat Suckling, Regional Employer Engagement Directors for West Midland RFCA commented on the awards:
“The Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme encourages employers to support Defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards for organisations that pledge, demonstrate and advocate support to Defence and the Armed Forces community, and who align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
“We are absolutely delighted that 26 employers across our region have been recognised by the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award this year. Having worked closely with these organisations over a number of months and years, we know of the commitment that they show and demonstrate, and applaud their recognition, which is justifiably deserved.
“Many congratulations to them all, we look forward to continuing our work with them.”
The lunch time event was held in Aspects at the iconic National Memorial Arboretum, a fitting place for such awards to be presented. Guests were welcomed to the event by representatives from some of the local Royal Naval Reserve, Army Reserve and Royal Air Force Reserve units and the event concluded with a short Act of Remembrance at the Armed Forces Memorial.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the Employer Recognition Scheme please visit www.wmrfca.org/employers or contact the employer engagement team on [email protected]
