The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme recognises and rewards UK employers for their support to Defence personnel. The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to Defence and the Armed Forces community, and align their support with the Armed Forces Covenant.

Bronze. 

Employers who sign up to the scheme on-line and state their intent to support Defence personnel will receive an electronic Bronze certificate. They will be listed on the Employer Recognition Scheme database and they may choose to have their details on the website to show their intended support for Defence.

Silver.

Employers who demonstrate support for Defence personnel may be nominated for a Silver award by a third party, via the

Employer Recognition Scheme website.  Recipients will be presented with the Silver award at special prestigious regional events; they will be listed on the Employer Recognition Scheme database and their details may be included on the website as supportive employers.

Gold.

Employers who become advocates for the support of Defence personnel may be nominated for a Gold award by a third party via the Employer Recognition Scheme website.  Recipients will be presented with the Gold award at a special high profile national event; they will be listed on the Employer Recognition Scheme database and their details may be included on the website as supportive employers.

To self-nominate for a Bronze Award, please complete this form.

For all other Employer Recognition Scheme queries, please contact our Employer Engagement team via em-empsp@rfca.mod.uk.