A & R Security Consultancy
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We A & R Security Consultancy will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 A & R Security Consultancy recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
- Displaying the Armed Forces Covenant logo on our company website, vans, uniforms, official documentation, and social media platforms. - Including a dedicated Armed Forces Support section on our website outlining our pledges and current opportunities. - Adding the Covenant logo and supportive messaging to all company email signatures. - Highlighting our support in job adverts and promotional materials, to encourage applicants from Armed Forces backgrounds. - Actively advertise vacancies through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP), Forces Families Jobs, and other veteran recruitment networks. - Offer guaranteed interviews to veterans who meet the minimum job criteria. - Recognise military qualifications (e.g. CP Level 3, FREC, SIA licences) and experience as equivalent to civilian roles. - Assign a dedicated point of contact within the company to support veteran recruitment and onboarding. - Offer remote working, flexible hours, and part-time contracts where feasible. - Include spouse and partner-friendly language in job adverts. - Offer re-employment opportunities to spouses and partners who need to leave due to postings, where suitable roles become available. - Work closely with Forces Families Jobs to make roles accessible and supportive of military family life. Support for Reservists - Guarantee job security during periods of mobilisation and reintegration after deployment. - Nominate a company liaison for Reservists to ensure understanding of their training schedules and deployment needs. - Encourage Reservist staff to share their experience and training to enrich the wider workforce. Support for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) - Offer flexible working arrangements to enable volunteers to attend cadet events and training camps. - Encourage staff involvement in the cadet movement and recognise their contribution as part of our staff appraisal process. Supporting Armed Forces events, awareness, and charities - Encourage all staff to wear poppies and attend local remembrance events where possible. - Partner with local Armed Forces charities for volunteer opportunities and community support. Creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace - Foster an internal culture of understanding and respect for Armed Forces personnel and their families. - Deliver in-house awareness briefings for our management team on military culture, PTSD awareness, and transition challenges. - Provide a buddy or mentoring system for veterans and reservists joining the company. Tracking and reporting progress - Review our pledges annually and publish a short internal report outlining progress and improvements. - Seek feedback from Armed Forces employees and stakeholders to ensure our pledges remain meaningful and effective.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.