UK employers and service charities come together to drive forward veteran recruitment

February 18, 2020

Fast cars and the iconic Silverstone ‘Wing’ were the backdrop to a day of networking and career guidance for the UK’s Armed Forces Community. The inaugural Mission Motorsport National Transition Event on 11 February offered the chance for veterans to engage with Forces-friendly employers, top brands from across the UK who all recognise the valuable […]

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St. Modwen signs Armed Forces Covenant

January 31, 2020

St. Modwen has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to supporting those who serve, or have served in the military, and their families. The property developer has created a bespoke Armed Forces career pathway, providing employment opportunities and training courses to inspire members of the Armed Forces community to join the housebuilding and construction […]

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Konecranes Demag signs the Armed Forces Covenant

November 11, 2019

Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, Konecranes Demag UK Limited, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The company has made a commitment to support the Armed Forces community and recognise the contribution to society and business made by serving, reservist and veteran military personnel. As an Armed Forces friendly organisation, Konecranes Demag has pledged to promote a […]

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TP ICAP has signed the Armed Forces Covenant

June 27, 2019

TP ICAP, the world’s largest interdealer broker, is pleased to announce that it has signed the UK’s Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge on behalf of the nation that those who serve in the Armed Forces, and their families, will be treated fairly. The signing was hosted at the Ministry of […]

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Small Business Boost with Facebook for the Armed Forces Community

June 26, 2019

Providing veterans with the digital skills to launch their own businesses Facebook UK has provided over 300 armed forces veterans with digital skills training at the Boost with Facebook for the Armed Forces Community event in London, a half day series of panel discussions and training sessions to launch Facebook’s commitment to supporting the UK veteran […]

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Sky signs Armed Forces Covenant

June 26, 2019

Sky has signed the Armed Forces Covenant continuing the commitment to treat fairly those who serve, or have served in the military, and their families. The Covenant is a promise from the nation to actively support the Armed Forces Community and ensure they are not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. Sky has a longstanding commitment […]

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Former Royal Engineer’s pride as housebuilder sponsors Armed Forces Day

June 14, 2019

A former Royal Engineer, and now director at a national housebuilder, has spoken of his pride at his company’s support of an annual national celebration of the military taking place in Salisbury. Roger Morton, performance director at Bovis Homes, spent more than 20 years in the British Army, and said his colleagues were delighted to […]

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