Armed Forces
Covenant.

About the Covenant

Our Responsibility to the Armed Forces

Our Armed Forces fulfil the responsibility for the defence of the realm on behalf of the Government, sacrificing normal family and social life to do so. As an employer in the defence and national security sector, Espanaro recognises this unique obligation, and the reciprocal responsibility employers carry to support those who have served.

The Armed Forces community consists of veterans, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV), and their families. This community represents an extraordinary talent pool: disciplined, mission-focused, and experienced in operating under pressure in complex, high-stakes environments, qualities that align directly with the work Espanaro delivers.

The Armed Forces community can contribute real value to a business, both as employees who bring adaptability, leadership under pressure, and operational experience, and as partners who understand the mission context in which Espanaro's clients operate.

Recruitment

Supporting Armed Forces into Employment

Espanaro actively works to attract, recognise, and integrate Armed Forces talent into civilian roles. We support the Armed Forces community through the following commitments:

• Working with the Career Transition Partnership, a high-quality, no-cost recruitment service, to reach qualified Service leavers.
• Implementing guaranteed interview schemes for veterans applying for roles where they meet the minimum criteria.
• Supporting the employment, where appropriate, of wounded, injured, or sick veterans.
• Recognising military skills and qualifications when interviewing for new positions, including leadership, security clearance, and technical expertise gained in service.
• Holding briefing days specifically for those leaving the Armed Forces, to raise awareness of Espanaro's work and opportunities available.
• Offering guaranteed interviews for members of the Armed Forces community and ex-cadets who meet the minimum criteria for a role.

Employee Support

Supporting Our Armed Forces Community Employees

For those already in the Espanaro team who are part of the Armed Forces community, we are committed to providing an environment that accommodates their unique obligations:

• Accommodating reservists' training commitments wherever possible, typically a number of weeks per year, through flexible working arrangements.
• Accommodating the mobilisation of reservists if required to deploy, understanding that national duty may call on our people.
• Encouraging employees to be cadet helpers or instructors, supporting the next generation of service-minded individuals.
• Making company facilities and premises available for the use of cadet units where appropriate.
• Offering support or sponsorship, in cash or in kind, to local cadet units as part of our community engagement.