Ever spotted a dream job opening, but worried it wouldn't mesh with your military spouse/partner's commitments? Or maybe a company seems great, but you're unsure if they truly understand the unique challenges faced by military families?
You're not alone. Balancing a fulfilling career with the demands of military life can be tricky. That's where this blog comes in! We'll be your guide, navigating the job market and highlighting fantastic employers who've signed the Armed Forces Covenant. These companies actively support military families by understanding your challenges and offering policies that make work-life balance achievable.
Get ready to explore companies that appreciate the value and resilience of military spouses/partners, offering support systems that empower your career journey.
Severn Hospice
Severn Hospice is a charity that supports and cares for people living with incurable illness in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Mid Wales.
Patients come from all walks of life, and all are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Last year, the hospice signed the Armed Forces Covenant and was recently presented with Veteran Aware accreditation. It also has a team of Armed Forces champions who provide a listening ear and can signpost colleagues, patients, and their families to appropriate advice when needed. This illustrates the charity’s commitment to the Armed Forces community.
Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management, and development consultancy, recognises the unique skills and experiences that veterans bring to the workforce. Mott MacDonald is committed to supporting the community of ex-military personnel to facilitate their transition to civilian careers and to leverage their potential in various sectors.
St James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy
If you’re interested in a career in financial services, then take a look at St James’s Place, the UK’s largest provider of face-to-face financial advice, and home to an award-winning Academy programme.
Canny Comms
Canny Comms (Canny) is an award-winning communications and marketing consultancy that specialises in defence and security. We are passionate about using our skills to support the military and its stakeholders and proud to count reservists, military spouses, and veterans among our number. Supporting Forces charities is something we place real importance on and are glad to have supported a variety of charities, including Heropreneurs and SSAFA, over the past year. We have been awarded the silver-level award for the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
Hayward Wright
Hayward Wright has recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant, an opportunity that was introduced to us by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Having been a firm of progressive accountants and business advisors, we have always been keen to support our Armed Forces, and this was the perfect way to allow us to formalise this support.
Become a travel entrepreneur with Travel Counsellors
Whether you’re thinking about your next steps after leaving the military or want to focus your energy on setting up your own business while your partner is serving their country, Travel Counsellors can help you turn your passion for seeing the world into a profitable business venture.
Pinnacle
Pinnacle Group, known for its community-oriented management of diverse living, working, learning, and recreational spaces, is more than what meets the eye. Beyond its impressive portfolio, the company boasts a dedicated workforce that includes military spouses, partners, veterans, and reservists.
Approved Care and Support
In the heart of the Shropshire community, a beacon of compassionate care has been flourishing since March 2017. Approved Care and Support is not just a local domiciliary care company, it’s a lifeline that connects people of all ages with the warmth of their homes, their cherished loved ones, and the reassuring embrace of familiar surroundings. They strive to help people keep their independence.
Careers in Energy with Centrica
Embarking on a fulfilling career while juggling the demands of military life may seem like a daunting task, but what if we told you there’s an industry ready to welcome you with open arms and endless possibilities? Look no further than the dynamic world of energy, where Centrica stands tall as a beacon of opportunity for the military community.