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Defence employer recognition scheme

We're a silver award holder in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award logo
The ERS recognises commitment and support from UK employers for defence personnel. The scheme comprises bronze, silver and gold awards for employers who support those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families.
 

About the scheme

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. We formally signed our local Armed Forces Covenant in November 2012.

The ERS is designed primarily to recognise private sector support although public sector organisations such as the emergency services, local authorities, NHS trusts and executive agencies are also eligible to be recognised.
 

Read about the silver award on GOV.UK and see a list of all ERS award holders in the silver category.