See why Vodafone was placed 31st out of 150 companies in what is the most in-depth benchmark of firms employing veterans.
Vodafone UK ranked 31st out of 150 companies in what is the most in-depth benchmark of firms employing veterans and those from the Armed Forces community.
The GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme, created by the organisers of the Ex-Forces in Business Awards, aims to provide veterans with a comprehensive guide to the UK companies that can best offer them a meaningful second career.
Vodafone Business announces new partnership with UK Armed Forces Rugby Union
The new sponsorship will enable UKAF Rugby to further expand its portfolio of teams to include Rugby Sevens and Veterans.
This has led to the development of a book that showcases 100 Forces Friendly firms, in which Vodafone will now be featured.
The list was published and distributed during the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards on 27 June 2024, where head of Vodafone Business Security Enhanced, Steve Knibbs, was also shortlisted for the Business Leader of the Year (Large Company) award.
A long-time member of the Armed Forces Covenant, Vodafone UK is in the process of re-certification for its ‘Gold Award’ as part of the employer recognition scheme.
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As head of Vodafone Business Security Enhanced, Steve Knibbs oversees the provision of highly confidential cybersecurity and network security services.
Meanwhile, Vodafone support employees through various policies, such as:
- 10 days Training Allowance with full pay for Reservists;
- flexible working for families of serving personnel;
- workshops for veterans discharged as wounded, injured or sick (WIS);
- and regular attendance at Service Leaver Careers Fairs.
Employees can also join the company’s internal Armed Forces Network.
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