Roke Manor Research Ltd have received the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme silver award from the Ministry of Defence in July.

The award was presented to Roke for its continued support and commitment to the Armed Forces community in the Southeast.

Roke has shown it actively communicates and upholds a positive stance for employees who are veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult volunteers, as well as spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

The company has over 30 employees in its Armed Forces community who are supported through many policies and initiatives designed to make transition from service personnel to employee as smooth as possible.

Paul MacGregor, managing director of Roke said: “This award means a great deal to Roke and recognises the enormous contribution and commitment that our service men and women make in defence of our country.

“Their considerable leadership, management and engineering skills, honed during military service, strengthen our ability to understand our defence customers’ complex operational and technical challenges. These skills are vital to our future success.”

Michael Walters, operations manager at Roke and military veteran said: “Like many, I found it a daunting prospect leaving the service after a long career in the British Army. At Roke, all employees have the option of joining our Roke Veterans Network.

“The RVN provides a safe landing space for veterans transitioning from the service where ‘fitting in’ comes naturally and provides some respite from the stresses of adjusting to the civilian workplace.

MP Leo Docherty, Minister for Defence People and Veterans said: “I would like to thank all of the organisations who have proven their support for the Defence community during such unprecedented and challenging times.”

“The vast range of those recognised this year demonstrates how employing the Armed Forces community makes a truly positive and beneficial impact for all employers, regardless of size, sector or location.”

All Roke vacancies are listed with the MoD’s Career Transition Partnership.