The Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme are powerful tools for veterans entering the civilian job market. Here is how to use them to your advantage.
Your Rights & Entitlements
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, should be treated fairly and should not be disadvantaged in accessing public and commercial services.
When looking for employment, this means employers who have signed the Covenant are committed to supporting the employment of veterans and recognising the skills and experience military service provides.
IoSCM is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant — and our qualifications are designed specifically to help you demonstrate your value to Covenant-supporting employers.
The ERS incentivises employers to support Defence and inspire others to do the same. Employers are awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold ERS Awards depending on their level of support. When job hunting, look for ERS-badged employers — they actively value military backgrounds.
Employers who pledge their support to the Armed Forces community and align their internal policies to support reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses.
Employers who demonstrate their pro-military ethos in their workplace and advocate for others to support the Armed Forces community.
The highest level of recognition, awarded to employers who champion the Armed Forces community through their recruitment, retention and policies.
An IoSCM qualification paired with your military experience gives you a powerful combination that ERS-signed employers are actively seeking. Let us help you present your best self.
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