Leonardo's Armed Forces network group connects and supports our veterans, reservists and military family colleagues and communities. Additionally, it assists new employees as they transition from military to civilian life. For the wider Leonardo UK business, the group helps enhance our collective sense of pride in being part of UK and allied defence, through sharing stories from our veterans, reservists and military families.
Armed Forces Network Group
During 2024, Leonardo’s Armed Forces network group is marking the following events:
- Armed Forces Week (24-29 June) including Reserves Day (26 June) and Armed Forces Day (29 June)
- National Inclusion Week (23-29 September)
- Armistice Day (11 November)
Partnerships & Accreditations
Leonardo is honoured to sponsor the 'Finding It Tough?' campaign of the Royal Air Forces (RAF) Association, which offers free training, through three tailored online mental wellbeing courses aimed at supporting non-serving members of the RAF community – veterans, families, and the supporting community.
Leonardo is committed to honouring our Armed Forces Covenant and supporting the Armed Forces Community. Our support is long-standing and dates back to before the consolidation of our business.
Leonardo was awarded the UK MOD’s Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its work supporting Reservists and the Armed Forces. The award recognises companies for initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the armed forces into a new career and providing flexibility for Reservists.
Our partnership sees Leonardo support ABF and the Army family through the charity’s Corporate Membership programme, contributing funds to enable the charity’s overall work.
Through our corporate partnership with SSAFA, Leonardo is focused on three specific programmes generating value for the charity’s armed forces community.
Leonardo is proud to be a platinum bridge partner of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, the principal charity of the Royal Navy, which is at the heart of supporting Royal Navy.
Leonardo was named in the top 50 Great British Employers of Veterans, which showcases the leading Forces-friendly employers in the UK and what they offer to military veterans.
We work with the CTP to provide veterans with support they need to find civilian jobs after leaving the Armed Forces.
As part of Leonardo’s collaboration with the UK Armed Forces across multiple areas, we are proud to be a major sponsor of British Army Sport.
Officers’ Association Scotland (OAS) provides lifelong employment support to military officers throughout their transition journey and beyond. Through Leonardo's partnership with OAS, we provide mentoring support to help service leavers and veterans navigate their career transition and secure their next role.
Troopr is a searchable online recruitment portal providing a range of career opportunities. Leonardo is one of the many companies listed in Troopr's directory of 'Forces-Friendly' organisations.