VALOUR: information and next steps
Find out how VALOUR will support veterans across the UK, and how to get involved.
Introducing VALOUR
VALOUR is a new national programme designed to make it easier for veterans across the UK to access the care and support they deserve.
Led by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) within the Ministry of Defence, it aims to improve how services are coordinated at national, regional and local levels, ensuring veterans get the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
How VALOUR will work
VALOUR has 3 key components:
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VALOUR recognised centres
These centres will facilitate access to multiple services for veterans. They will be required to meet high standards and provide timely data to the UK government about the needs and experiences of veterans to inform future service improvements. -
VALOUR field officers
Field officers will build strong regional networks with councils, public services and charities. They will share insights from their region with VALOUR HQ to help shape better services. -
VALOUR HQ
VALOUR HQ will be based in the Office for Veterans’ Affairs. It will provide training and quality assurance across the VALOUR network, gathering data and working with policy teams to make sure services meet local needs.
VALOUR and the Armed Forces Covenant
Although VALOUR is starting with a focus on veterans, it’s being designed to grow. In future, it will support the wider armed forces community.
This expansion will be guided by the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant,
the nation’s promise to ensure fair treatment for those who serve or have served.
As part of the government’s manifesto commitment, the Covenant will soon have stronger legal backing.
VALOUR field officers will work with local councils and services to share best practice and guidance as to how the principles of the Covenant can be applied.
VALOUR and existing services
There’s already a wide range of support available to veterans, delivered by many skilled and committed organisations.
But the current system can be hard to navigate. Services aren’t always joined up, and veterans may miss out or face duplication.
VALOUR will strengthen the existing network by:
- improving coordination between services
- building on what’s already working well
- helping local services align around veterans’ needs
How to get involved
We’re designing VALOUR with input from veterans and organisations across the armed forces community.
Stay updated
You can sign up for email updates on this page, which will alert you on the latest news including:
- programme news
- job alerts
- funding opportunities
- ways to get involved
We’ll update this page regularly, and you’ll get an email when we do.
Take part in research
If you’re a veteran, you can also register your interest to take part in:
- research studies
- focus groups
- service design sessions
Your insights will help shape how VALOUR works.
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Latest news
10 November 2025
Development funding round for centres now open
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs has launched a new funding round to support the creation of VALOUR recognised centres across the UK. These centres will help veterans access a wide range of services in one place.
How to apply
Funding is being issued through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. For more information and to apply, visit VALOUR Recognised Centres Development Fund.
Applications close on 14 January 2026.
Online seminar for applicants
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs will hold a seminar providing more information for those interested in applying.
Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Time: 11:00 to 11:30
Meeting link: VALOUR development funding online seminar
5 November 2025
New vacancies announced
We’ve now opened vacancies for:
- Head of VALOUR
- VALOUR field officers
- VALOUR managers
Head of VALOUR
The Head of VALOUR vacancy is now live on Civil Service Jobs.
Based in the OVA, this role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the VALOUR system.
Applications close at 23:55 on Sunday 16 November 2025.
VALOUR field officers
The first VALOUR field officer roles are now live on Civil Service Jobs.
VALOUR field officers will work closely with partners in devolved and local government, public bodies and the third sector. Officers will build and support strong local networks and gather the insight needed to shape better policies and services for veterans – and eventually, the wider armed forces community.
We’re recruiting in a phased approached, starting with the below regions of England and Northern Ireland.
- VALOUR Field Officer - North West England
- VALOUR Field Officer - North East England
- VALOUR Field Officer - Yorkshire and the Humber
- VALOUR Field Officer - West Midlands
- VALOUR Field Officer - East of England
- VALOUR Field Officer - East Midlands
- VALOUR Field Officer - Northern Ireland
Applications close at 23:55 on Monday 17 November 2025.
VALOUR managers
We’ve also opened applications for 2 VALOUR managers, who will oversee the work of the field officer network and will be pivotal to embedding the new system.
Applications close at 23:55 on Monday 17 November 2025.
Find out more
Interested in applying? The OVA will hold 2 information sessions for those interested in the VALOUR field officer positions.
If you’re interested in applying and hearing more about joining the civil service within the Ministry of Defence, use the links below:
For candidates interested in the England roles:
12:00 to 12:30, Wednesday 12 November Information session for field officer roles in England - Teams link
For candidates interested in the Northern Ireland roles:
12:30 to 13:00, Wednesday 12 November Information session for field officer roles in Northern Ireland - Teams link
There will be no information session for the VALOUR manager roles, but full details can be found within the job advert and accompanying materials.
26 June 2025
We’ve launched the VALOUR pilot
We’ve launched the VALOUR pilot in partnership with local authorities across Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire.
We selected these regions for their well-established support services, which will help to develop and refine the VALOUR approach.
By the end of the pilot, we’ll have a tested and workable blueprint that can be scaled and rolled out across the UK. The blueprint will be adaptable in order to meet the specific needs of local communities.
You can find out more on our press release about the VALOUR pilot launch.
Updates to this page
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Added news story about development funding opening.
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Updated page to show new VALOUR vacancies are now live.
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Updated page with latest news.
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