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for veterans and the Armed Forces community
The Nurture Group is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award.
At the Nurture Group, we value the leadership, discipline, and resilience that service personnel bring to civilian life. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we’ve formalised our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and their families through inclusive recruitment, development opportunities, and flexible workplace policies.
Whether you’re currently serving, a veteran, or a member of a military family, Nurture is here to support your next step. We’re proud to offer meaningful careers, inclusive policies, and a workplace where your unique strengths and experiences are truly valued.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect. It recognises the sacrifices made by members of the military and seeks to ensure they are not disadvantaged in their everyday lives, particularly when it comes to employment, education, and access to services.
At the Nurture Group, we recognise the unique skills, discipline, and values that Armed Forces personnel bring to the workplace. By signing the Covenant, we formalised our pledge to support current and former service members, reservists, and their families through inclusive employment practices, career opportunities, and workplace flexibility.
This commitment is embedded across our business – from recruitment and training to community engagement and charitable giving.
Our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) reflects our active commitment to making Nurture a Forces-friendly employer.
Collaborating with military transition organisations, defence organisations, and military personnel
Supportive HR policies tailored for veterans and reservists
Actively promoting job roles to service leavers
Appointing internal Armed Forces Champions to support colleagues
We are actively working towards achieving Gold status – the highest recognition under the ERS.
This involves strengthening our support through:
Enhanced career pathways for service leavers
Stronger advocacy within our sector
Continued training and awareness-building across the business
Sustained collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and military charities
For veterans
We welcome applications from ex-service personnel and recognise transferable skills gained through military service
For reservists
We offer flexible working arrangements and additional leave to accommodate training and deployment
For military families
We understand the unique challenges faced by military families and offer support and understanding in the workplace
For cadets and adult volunteers
We encourage volunteering and community participation, and support those involved in youth military organisations
For the wider community
We participate in national Armed Forces Day and support relevant charities and initiatives through donations and volunteering
“Coming here was the best decision I ever made, because of the qualifications, technical and manual tools knowledge I've gained. It's absolutely fantastic and I wouldn't work anywhere else. It's about dedication and passion and not giving in.”
Calvin Woolman, Contract Manager, Gristwood & Toms
“Maintaining all the sports pitches for the military, I like working outdoors and most of our work is outdoors. I've been on so many courses since working at Gavin Jones, the last one was Level 3 Advanced Turf Culture and it's a good company to work for.”
Ian Lowe, Sports Groundsman, Gavin Jones
“The veterans here, have amassed over 40 years military service between us, from serving on the streets of Northern Ireland, galloping horses across London in shining armour as part of Royal ceremonial duties, to closing down Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. Somehow, we have all managed to end up here in this tiny part England on the edge of London, doing what we love doing – trees..! It's outdoors, it’s dangerous and it's hard work; everything an ex-Soldier needs.”
Andy Steels, Contract Manager, Gristwood & Toms
If you’re transitioning out of the Armed Forces, currently serving as a reservist, or part of a military family, we want to hear from you. We proudly offer interviews based on the candidates skills to service leavers and support flexible working arrangements for reservists.
Visit our current vacancies to explore opportunities and find your perfect role.
