Sixteen organisations from across the North West of England have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for their support to Defence and the wider Armed Forces community.
The Employer Recognition Scheme was launched to reward employers who support Defence People objectives and encourage others to do the same. This includes employing serving and former members of the Armed Forces community, and demonstrating flexibility towards training and mobilisation commitments for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
This year the following employers from across the North West of England have been awarded Silver:
- Aintree Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
- Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackpool
- Century System Scaffolding, Knowsley
- Forward Assist Recruitment, Blackburn
- Heroes 4 Hire, St Helens
- International Nuclear Services, Liverpool
- JMD Haulage Contractors, Knowsley
- NHS Knowsley CCG, Knowsley
- Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, Preston
- Manchester City Council, Manchester
- NIB Rail, Liverpool
- The Suites Hotel and Spa, Liverpool
- Tameside Council, Ashton-Under-Lyne
- The University of Central Lancashire, Preston
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Morecambe Bay
- Stantec Treatment
The award winners will be presented with certificates signed by the Secretary of State for Defence and the Chief of the Defence Staff during a ceremony in November.
Commenting on the announcement of the 2018 Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards, Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans, the Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP, said:
“I am delighted to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Awards. A Silver award recognises the fantastic efforts of employers throughout the UK who have both elevated their commitments under the Armed Forces Covenant and provided actual benefit to the Armed Forces Community. The winners should all be proud of the life-changing impact and fresh opportunities they are providing to our Reservists, veterans, wounded injured and sick and their families. We’ve seen a record number of winners this year, which shows that the Armed Forces family talent pool is also providing tangible business benefit.”
Geoff Nuzum, Regional Employer Engagement Director at the North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA), said: “On behalf of the Ministry of Defence we are honoured to be able to recognise the level of support and commitment given to the Armed Forces by organisations in the region. Each recipient has demonstrated not only that they value the ethos of the Armed Forces but also that they are prepared to help Reservists, former servicemen and women and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers in the workplace. The experiences gained through both Regular service and with the Reserve Forces, or volunteering with the Cadet organisations, equip individuals with invaluable life skills – motivation, self-discipline, confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership – all of which make a positive contribution to any organisation.”
For more information about the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme/defence-employer-recognition-scheme
