Armed Forces Covenant
Armed Forces Guaranteed Interview Scheme
The Armed Forces Covenant seeks to ensure the Armed Forces community are not disadvantaged as a result of their Service. The Covenant covers Regulars, Reserves, Veterans, their spouses and dependents. North Warwickshire Borough Council (NWBC) signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2012.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) comprises of Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employers (including local authorities) that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the Armed Forces Community, and inspire others to do the same. NWBC was granted bronze status in 2017, Silver status in 2018 and we are working towards getting gold status in the near future.
NWBC is a ‘Forces Friendly’ employer and recognises and values the commitment made by members of the Armed Forces community.
To support veterans and reservists, NWBC introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for veterans and reservists, which also includes spouses or civil partners of current service personnel.
Eligibility
This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists or Spouses/Civil Partner, that meet the essential criteria set out in the job profile for roles that are advertised externally.
The scheme does not guarantee a job for an applicant that meets the eligibility criteria. The recruitment and selection procedures will ensure the most suitable candidate for the job is appointed, based on the selection criteria of the job profile.
Benefits of the scheme
Veterans and Reservists can bring valuable transferable skills and qualities to the Council including:
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills and commitment
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Leadership and management skills
- Health and safety/security awareness
- Team working skills