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Veteran-Friendly Employer Directory

UK employers recognised through the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) or the Armed Forces Covenant, sourced from the official GOV.UK list.

Information only — not an endorsement. This directory is a signposting resource. Inclusion indicates a publicly stated commitment to the Armed Forces community; it is not a guarantee of vacancies or veteran-specific programmes. Award status can change — always check the current official GOV.UK ERS list before acting on this information.
ERS Gold status verified. All ERS Gold entries below are sourced from the Official Defence ERS Gold Award Holders list published 3 July 2026 (GOV.UK). Award status can change over time — check the current official list to confirm.
GOV.UK Defence ERS Gold Award Holders listArmed Forces Covenant signatories list

About this directory

ERS Gold status was verified against the Official Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award Holders list published 3 July 2026 (GOV.UK). NHS (Step Into Health) is a signposting entry for the NHS Armed Forces Covenant employment programme; individual NHS Trusts hold ERS Gold awards separately. Award status changes over time — always cross-check the current GOV.UK ERS Gold list before applying. If you believe an entry is inaccurate, use the feedback button in the header.