Employer Engagement is an important part of achieving Defence objectives. It is the main activity required to develop and sustain strong, positive, mutually-beneficial relationships between employers and the Ministry of Defence, to support Armed Forces personnel before, during and after their service.
The Ministry of Defence employer engagement programme aims to support the delivery of 35,000 effective and capable Reservists.
The strategic priority has been to secure and sustain access to and availability of the skilled, capable people needed to deliver Defence outputs.
Our activities work towards three principal objectives:
East Midlands RFCA supports over 2200 Reservists and engages with over 3000 active employer contacts, providing information, guidance and advice on all matters relating to Defence personnel including:
Bruce Spencer, East Midlands Regional Employer Engagement Director
Tel: 07834 031 986 Email: em-enquiries@rfca.mod.uk
Kirstie Lawrence, East Midlands Deputy Regional Employer Engagement Director
Tel: 0115 8383 210 Email: em-enquiries@rfca.mod.uk
Or for any general enquiries: em-enquiries@rfca.mod.uk
February 16th 2024
‘Gold’ employer orchestrates mass Covenant signing in NorthamptonA Northampton logistics firm has continued to show others the ‘Wright’ way to advocate for the Armed Forces as a leading holder of the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award.
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Military Reservists are worth their weight in goldKirstie Lawrence, our Regional Employer Engagement Director, outlines the benefits of employers supporting their staff to join the Reserve Forces.
Read the full story →January 29th 2024
A beginner’s guide to the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeA straight-talking guide answering some of the most popular questions about the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
Read the full story →September 11th 2023
Ex-Sea Cadet appointed MoD Employer Engagement Director for the East MidlandsKirstie Lawrence has been appointed as the new Regional Employer Engagement Director (REED) for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the East Midlands.
Read the full story →September 6th 2023
Boots & Beret Awards: Nottinghamshire County Council celebrates Forces friendly organisationsOrganisations and individuals who support the Armed Forces in Nottinghamshire were recognised at the County Council’s inaugural Boots & Beret Awards ceremony.
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