The guarding contractor Corps Security has won the Bronze Award for Employer of the Year at the English Veterans Awards. The security specialist won for its commitment to veterans in need and its drive to recruit ex-services personnel. Pictured are from left Nigel Horne, Regional Operations Director and Scott Hudson, Commercial Manager, who are veterans.
The awards were set up to celebrate veterans in business, fitness, sport and the wider community who have had success in transitioning from military to civilian life. They also reward reservists; and organisations offering support to the military community. Run in association with The Army Benevolent Fund and supporting the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, the awards were held on Wednesday, October 23, at the De Vere Wokefield Estate in Berkshire.
Corps was commended for its focus on recruiting and retaining ex-services personnel, reflecting its history and social mission. Its board of trustees consists of high-ranking ex-services personnel, including President Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton, and its Chief Life Governor, King Charles III.
Corps was praised for its Corps Veterans Association, where ex-forces men and women can share their experiences, navigate life after service, and fundraise for good causes. All of Corps Security’s profits are reinvested into the business or donated to a charity partner, which includes SSAFA and its major beneficiary, Combat Stress – the veterans mental health charity in the UK.
Reservist employees get additional paid leave of two weeks a year to allow them to attend annual camp. Corps also offers face-to-face counselling sessions for any veterans who feel that they need it or have returned from deployment and may be suffering from trauma or PTSD.
Nigel Horne, Regional Operations Director at the Corps, said: “It’s a huge honour to receive this award. Since our foundation in 1859, Corps has been committed to providing gainful employment to veterans. We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives and support internally and are especially attuned to the needs of ex-personnel. We are working hard to develop and grow the Corps Veterans Association to continuously improve our offering.”
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