UK 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, His 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 UK 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 UK 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
- Additional Leave For Reservists
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:
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Supporting any mobilisations.
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Creation of a Reserves Forces policy.
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Working with sector-led employment schemes aimed at the Armed Forces community, for example ‘A Great Place to Work’ and ‘Step Into Health’.
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Considering ways in which remote-working solutions might benefit the mobile nature of the Armed Forces community.
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Engage with any local Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) presence – for example, local Army units, RAF stations and/or Naval bases.
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Provide ways for our staff to learn about the Armed Forces community.
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Create a dedicated Armed Forces community section on our website.
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Appoint an Armed Forces lead within our organisation to coordinate support for the Armed Forces community.
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Signpost members of the Armed Forces community to available support, for example from Cobseo members, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs directory of support and statutory services in your area.
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Deliver or promote external events for veterans and other members of the Armed Forces community.
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Develop relationships and work collaboratively with other organisations supporting the Covenant and the Armed Forces community in our local area and/or our industry sector.
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Ensure the Armed Forces community has fair access to our services and is not put at a disadvantage due to their service, for example due to deployment or mobility.
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Organise, facilitate, promote and/or take part in remembrance and other ceremonial activities.
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The Armed Forces Community makes a significant and lasting contribution to the security, resilience and well-being of the United Kingdom.
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At UK Security Consultancy (UKSC), we recognise the dedication, professionalism, sacrifice and experience of those who serve or have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces, as well as the contribution made by military families, reservists, cadets and the wider Armed Forces Community.
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As an independent security consultancy, we are committed to supporting the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant and ensuring that members of the Armed Forces Community are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged because of their service.
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Our commitment is particularly focused on ensuring that Armed Forces charities and organisations have access to appropriate security advice and support, regardless of their size or re-sources.
UK Security Consultancy will endeavour to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant:
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Members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage arising from their service when accessing public or commercial services.
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In appropriate circumstances, special consideration may be justified, particularly for those who have given the most, including injured personnel, veterans and bereaved families.
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The skills, experience and contribution of serving personnel, reservists and veterans should be recognised and valued.
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Organisations within the Armed Forces Community should have fair and reasonable opportunities to access appropriate professional services and support.
UK Security Consultancy is committed to supporting organisations that provide services to serving personnel, veterans and their families. We will seek to: - Provide professional security advice and consultancy services to Armed Forces charities and organisations where appropriate.
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Ensure that smaller charities and organisations are not automatically excluded from ac-cessing professional security expertise because of limited financial resources.
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Consider providing pro-bono, reduced-cost or otherwise preferential security support to suitable Armed Forces charities and organisations where UKSC determines that such support is appropriate and sustainable.
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Provide at least one existing client within the Armed Forces charitable/community sector with a free security service, as part of our commitment to giving back to the Armed Forces Community.
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Support organisations in identifying, assessing and reducing security risks affecting their staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, premises, events and operations.
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Assist organisations in developing proportionate approaches to protective security, risk management, emergency preparedness and security awareness.
-UKSC will always seek to ensure that any support provided is appropriate to the organisation’s circumstances and delivered within the scope of our professional competence.
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Security should not be viewed as a service available only to organisations with significant financial resources.
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UK Security Consultancy recognises that many Armed Forces charities operate under financial and operational constraints while supporting individuals who may themselves have experienced significant challenges. We therefore commit to:
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Treating Armed Forces charities and organisations fairly and professionally.
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Providing transparent information regarding our services and associated costs.
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Considering the circumstances of charitable and Armed Forces organisations when deter-mining how our services may be delivered.
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Exploring opportunities to provide security support where commercial arrangements would otherwise create a barrier to access.
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Avoid creating unnecessary barriers to professional security advice and assistance. Our objective is to help ensure that the ability to protect people, premises, information and operations is not determined solely by an organisation’s ability to pay commercial consultancy rates.
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As UK Security Consultancy develops and expands, we will seek to create opportunities for members of the Armed Forces Community.
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Encourage applications from veterans and members of the Armed Forces Community for suitable employment opportunities.
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Recognise transferable military skills, qualifications, leadership experience and professional knowledge.
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Consider the value that military experience can bring to consultancy, security management, risk management and operational roles.
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Explore opportunities for veterans and serving reservists to contribute to UKSC as employees, consultants, associates, subject matter experts or other appropriate professional roles.
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Support the transition of service personnel into civilian security and consultancy careers where our business model and resources allow.
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We recognise that military service develops many of the qualities required in the professional security sector, including leadership, decision-making, discipline, teamwork, resilience, situational awareness, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure.
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UK Security Consultancy recognises the continued contributions of veterans and reservists to the United Kingdom.
We will seek to: - Recognise the professional value of military experience.
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Support appropriate professional networking and engagement opportunities.
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Encourage knowledge exchange between military, veteran and civilian security professionals.
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Consider flexible and appropriate opportunities for reservists where operationally practicable.
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Promote professional development and continued learning within the security sector.
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UK Security Consultancy will recognise that service in the Armed Forces can provide significant experience relevant to professional security.
Where appropriate, we will consider transferable experience in areas including:
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Leadership and management.
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Security and protective operations.
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Risk assessment and risk management.
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Incident management.
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Emergency planning and response.
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Threat assessment.
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Security awareness.
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Operational planning.
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Team management.
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Training and instruction.
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Resilience and crisis management.
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Decision-making under pressure.
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We will assess individuals on their overall skills, experience, and suitability rather than unnecessarily discounting experience gained in a military environment.
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UK Security Consultancy will seek opportunities to establish constructive relationships with Armed Forces charities, veteran organisations, and other appropriate organisations that support the Armed Forces Community.
Where appropriate, we may:
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Provide security assessments and consultancy.
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Support security awareness initiatives.
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Assist with event and venue security planning.
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Provide advice relating to physical security and protective measures.
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Support organisational risk assessments.
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Assist with security policies, procedures and contingency planning.
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Provide security briefings, awareness sessions or training where appropriate.
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Share relevant professional knowledge and good practice.
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Any support will be provided within UKSC’s professional competence, insurance arrangements, le-gal obligations and agreed terms of engagement.
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Our commitment extends beyond serving personnel and veterans.
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We recognise that supporting the Armed Forces Community means recognising not only the individual who serves or has served, but also the wider network of people and organisations affected by military service.
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UK Security Consultancy’s commitment to the Armed Forces Community is strengthened by the military service of its Founder and Executive Director, Joshua Brown. As a veteran himself, Joshua Brown understands the value of military service and the skills, experience and personal commitment that members of the Armed Forces Community bring into civilian life. This personal connection is an important part of UKSC’s commitment to ensuring that veterans and the wider Armed Forces Community are recognised, respected, and provided with meaningful opportunities wherever possible.
- UK Security Consultancy is a developing organisation and recognises that its ability to support the Armed Forces Community will grow alongside the organisation. As UKSC expands, we will seek to identify further opportunities to:
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Increase our support for Armed Forces charities.
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Develop pro-bono or reduced-cost security initiatives.
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Create employment and professional opportunities for veterans and reservists.
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Develop relationships with Armed Forces organisations.
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Support veteran-focused events and initiatives where appropriate.
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Provide educational and professional security resources.
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Increase our contribution to the wider Armed Forces Community.
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Our commitment will therefore evolve as UKSC develops, ensuring that our pledges remain realis-tic, meaningful and deliverable.
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UK Security Consultancy is committed to providing support that is:
- Professional: All services will be delivered to an appropriate professional standard and within our areas of competence.
Proportionate: Security measures should reflect the actual risks an organisation faces and be proportionate to those risks.
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Accessible: We will seek to ensure that financial or organisational limitations do not unnecessarily prevent Armed Forces charities and organisations from accessing appropriate security expertise.
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Independent: UKSC operates independently and will provide objective security advice based upon identified risks and professional judgement.
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Respectful: We will treat members of the Armed Forces Community and the organisations supporting them with respect, fairness and professionalism.
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UK Security Consultancy recognises the contribution made by serving personnel, reservists, veterans, military families and the wider Armed Forces Community.
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We commit to treating the Armed Forces Community fairly, recognising the value of military experience and seeking to ensure that appropriate security expertise is accessible to Armed Forces charities and organisations, including through pro-bono or reduced-cost support where we are able to provide it.
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As UKSC grows, we will seek to create meaningful professional opportunities for members of the Armed Forces Community and continue to develop our support for those who serve, have served, and their families.
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We make this commitment in recognition of the service and sacrifice made by the Armed Forces Community and in support of the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant
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.