Armed Forces Covenant & Our Journey to ERS Gold
Jones Site Services & Installations (JSS&I) is proud to have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award—the Ministry of Defence’s highest honour for organisations that demonstrate exceptional support for the Armed Forces community.
Our commitment extends beyond signing the Armed Forces Covenant. We actively recruit veterans, reservists and service families, create Defence-friendly employment opportunities and work with customers, suppliers and industry partners to champion the skills and values that Armed Forces personnel bring to the workplace.
Our Gold Award recognises years of continuous commitment and reflects the culture we have built across our business.
Timeline
- Armed Forces Covenant Signed
- ERS Bronze Award
- ERS Silver Award
- ERS Gold Award Achieved
Official Recognition from the Ministry of Defence
Following the successful achievement of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, Jones Site Services & Installations received formal recognition from the UK Ministry of Defence acknowledging our ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community.
Ministry of Defence Congratulations
In an official letter from Calvin Bailey MP, Minister for Veterans and People, the Ministry of Defence congratulated Jones Site Services & Installations on achieving the highest level of recognition available through the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
The letter recognises our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, service families and the wider Defence community, while acknowledging the exceptionally high standard of organisations recognised this year.
- ✔ Officially recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence
- ✔ Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award recipient
- ✔ Long-term commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant
- ✔ Championing veterans, reservists and service families
Ministry of Defence
Proud Supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is a national pledge that ensures those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, together with their families, are treated fairly and with respect.
Jones Site Services & Installations is proud to play an active role in supporting this commitment. We recognise the professionalism, leadership, resilience and problem-solving abilities that veterans, reservists and service families bring to our workforce and to the wider construction industry.
Achieving the ERS Gold Award demonstrates that our support is embedded throughout our business—not simply a policy, but a long-term commitment to creating opportunities and encouraging others to do the same.
Our Commitments
• Veteran Recruitment – We actively recruit former members of the Armed Forces and recognise the valuable experience they bring to every project.
• Support for Reservists – We provide flexibility that enables reservists to fulfil both their military and civilian commitments.
• Support for Service Families – We promote inclusive employment practices that recognise the challenges faced by military families.
• Training & Development – We invest in our people, ensuring every employee has opportunities to develop their careers within the business.
• Wellbeing & Inclusion – We foster a culture built on teamwork, integrity, respect and professional development.
Community Impact
• Promote Armed Forces employment initiatives across the construction and civil engineering sectors.
• Encourage suppliers and partners to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Support local Armed Forces charities, remembrance events and community projects.
• Share best practice to help other businesses strengthen their own Defence Employer commitments.
• Continue developing opportunities for veterans and reservists throughout our supply chain.
Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award
The Employer Recognition Scheme recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding support for Defence personnel and the wider Armed Forces community.
Receiving the Gold Award represents the highest level of recognition available and acknowledges the long-term commitment Jones Site Services & Installations has made towards supporting veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers and military families.
The award reflects our commitment to:
- Recruiting and retaining Armed Forces talent.
- Supporting reservists through flexible employment practices.
- Promoting Defence-friendly policies throughout our organisation.
- Encouraging our clients, partners and supply chain to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Acting as ambassadors for the Armed Forces community across our industry.
We are honoured to stand alongside other Gold Award organisations committed to making a lasting difference.
How Clients & Suppliers Can Make a Difference
Our commitment is strengthened through the support of our customers, suppliers and industry partners.
By embracing Defence-friendly employment practices, signing the Armed Forces Covenant and recognising the value of Armed Forces personnel, together we can help create more opportunities for veterans, reservists and military families across the UK.
Whether through recruitment, training, flexible working or supply chain engagement, every organisation has the opportunity to make a positive impact.
The qualities developed through military service—including leadership, teamwork, resilience, discipline and problem-solving—align perfectly with the demands of the construction and infrastructure sectors.
Supporting the Armed Forces community is not only the right thing to do; it helps build stronger teams, safer projects and better outcomes for our clients.
The ERS Gold Award reinforces our commitment to these values and reflects the standards we strive to achieve across every aspect of our business.
If you would like to learn more about our Armed Forces Covenant commitments, discuss recruitment opportunities for veterans or reservists, or explore how we work with Defence-friendly organisations, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Together, we can continue creating opportunities that benefit the Armed Forces community, our industry and the wider UK economy.