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  • 11 Mar 2025

We’ve renewed our commitment as a forces-friendly employer, securing our Gold Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

For a second time running and signing up again to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

We pride ourselves in upholding this pledge to those who have previously or are currently serving our country. 

This Ministry of Defence scheme recognises employers that demonstrate and advocate support for the Defence community. David Steele, ESG & Innovation Technical Content Manager, served in the Royal Engineers between 1990 and 2004. Here’s his experience:

It can be quite daunting when you’re looking for work in civilian life, because so many of the skills and abilities you’ve developed in your military career come without certificates and diplomas. From personal experience, I spent many years in minimum wage jobs before I learned how to ‘sell’ my skills to an employer.

M Group genuinely appreciates the added value that a military background can offer. The business is supportive and accommodating when it comes to the extra demands placed on reservists and cadet instructors. 
“I’ve really thrived since joining our business, my one regret is that I didn’t discover M Group sooner!

David Steele, ESG & Innovation Technical Content Manager

We value the skills and experience Ex Armed Forces people bring to our business. Our Annual Leave Policy enables reservists and cadet leaders to take two weeks paid leave each year for their armed forces duties.  
We regularly attend British forces Resettlement Careers Fairs and Career Transition Partnership events to encourage and welcome people from the armed forces to work with us, as they look for a second career and return to civilian life.

Find out more about our Ex Armed Forces Community here

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