As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, Nockolds Solicitors is proud to announce that we have been recognised as a Bronze Employer through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), a prestigious award that acknowledges our dedication to supporting the armed forces community who serve or have served in the military and their families.
As a Bronze Employer, we’re demonstrating our commitment to employing and supporting veterans, reservists and their families. We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the contributions of all our employees.
As part of its commitment, the firm seeks to uphold the key principles of bronze award, by:
- Promoting and maintaining an armed forces-friendly workplace
- Supporting the employment of service spouses and partners
- Offering flexible leave arrangements for spouses and partners before, during, and after deployments
- Accommodating reservist employees by supporting their training and deployment needs, backed by a robust and understanding HR policy
- Providing dedicated support for veterans and ex-forces personnel
- Actively engaging with the local armed forces community
- Offering a specialist Ex-Forces Service
Managing Partner, Darren Hayward, who signed the bronze award on behalf of Nockolds Solicitors, commented: “We are extremely proud to have received this award. As an employer we are wholly committed to supporting the brave men and women who serve or have served in our Armed Forces along with their families and we hugely benefit from the phenomenal skillsets and insights such talented individuals bring to our workplace.”
Supporting those who have served and their families is more than a policy — it’s part of our culture. At Nockolds, we believe in recognising the unique value veterans and reservists bring to the workplace, from leadership and teamwork to resilience and adaptability.