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 as Leonardo.
This is reflected in us being awarded the MOD's Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award award, which we have held since 2018, as well as through our range of partnerships with organisations and charities associated with Armed Forces (further details of which you can find by clicking on the links below).
How Leonardo delivers its Armed Forces Covenant commitments
Promoting the Armed Forces
Promoting the fact that we are an Armed Forces-friendly organisation, to our staff, customers, suppliers, contractors and wider public including hosting a dedicated page on the Leonardo UK website, “Partnering with UK Armed Forces”, and through sponsorship of the RAF Typhoon Display Team and the Royal Navy Black Cats Display Team.
Veterans
Supporting the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process; working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to support the employment of Service leavers.
Service Spouses & Partners
Supporting the employment of Service spouses and partners before, during and after a partner’s deployment.
Reserves
Supporting our employees who are members of the Reserve Forces; granting an additional 10 days paid leave for annual Reserve Forces training; supporting any mobilisations and deployment.
Cadet Organisations
Supporting our employees who are volunteer leaders in military cadet organisations; supporting local military cadet units with our STEM programme; recognising the benefits of employing cadets/ex-cadets within the workforce.
National Events
Supporting Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal Day and Remembrance activities.
Armed Forces Charities
Supporting Armed Forces charities such as such as Military Wives Choir, Army Benevolent Fund, SSAFA, RAF Finding it Tough Programme and the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team with fundraising and supporting staff who volunteer to assist.
Networking
Maintaining a sense of community and support through a dedicated Armed Forces Network group.
Reviewing
Regularly reviewing progress against the commitments we have made.
