Employer Recognition Scheme

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) rewards and recognises UK employers for their support and commitment towards Defence. The Scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards for employer organisations which pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the Defence community, and align their values and activities with the Armed Forces Covenant.

Bronze Award

Bronze Award holders are self-nominated by employers who pledge their intention to support Defence, and take a positive stance towards Reservists who are either existing or prospective employees.
Bronze Award holders seek to promote an Armed Forces-friendly position, and are open to employing Reservists and supporting their training and mobilisation commitments.

Silver Award

Silver Award holders demonstrate support for Defence, employing at least one Reservist, actively communicating and upholding a positive stance to their employees via established HR policies and procedures.
Silver Award holders support Reservists by showing flexibility to plan for and allow them to fulfil their annual training and mobilisation commitments.

Gold Award

Gold Award holders proactively advocate and support Defence, communicating their commitment both internally to employees and externally to the wider community, through established policies and examples of support.
Gold Award holders demonstrate significant support for Reservists, enabling them to fulfil their annual training and mobilisation commitments.

HRFCA Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award holders

2025

ERS Awards

20/20 Business Insight Limited

Andron Facilities Management

Argyll and Bute Council

Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels

DLR Media Limited

Falkirk Football Community Foundation

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust

Glenhead Engineering Ltd

Gogar Services Limited

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)

O'Neill Ross Ltd

Wings For Warriors

Altrad Integrity Services Limited

Clackmannanshire Council

Copernicus Technology Ltd

Corporate Energy & Renewables Ltd

EASTON'S Training Limited

Flotation Energy Ltd

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort

Golden Friendships

GSL Associates (Scotland) Ltd

Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland

Mitchell & Murdoch Care Ltd

Port of Aberdeen

Raeburn Training

Robertson Group

Shearwater Marine Services Ltd

Well-Safe Solutions Limited

Argyll Community Housing Association

Associated Seafoods Limited

Carmichael and Baxter Industrial Services

CLH Physio and Sports Therapy

Colin Sneddon Funeral Directors

GBSS Civil Engineering Limited

Glen Earrach Energy

Hebridean Housing Partnership

Helix Robotics Solutions

John Scott Davidson Limited

Lossiemouth Community Development Trust

Macleod Roofing Limited

Moray Business Women

QCS International Limited

RMSR Consultancy Limited

Sharon Laing MBE - Pathways CBT Therapy

The Black Watch Regimental Trust

The Centre for Professional Development

The Gordon Lennox Estate Company Ltd

The House of Bruar

The Icarus Charity

The Walled Garden Trading Company Limited

TSL Contractors

Yellow Cherry Digital

Total: 61

2024

ERS Awards

Aberdeenshire Council

Eclipse (IP) Ltd

Falkirk Football Club

IED Training Solutions Ltd

Knockhill Racing Circuit

Lochgilphead Medical Centre

Simplicity in Mind

Stagecoach Group Plc

Stirling Highland Games

The UKSI Limited

West Dunbartonshire Council

Helen Williamson Financial Planning

Monifieth Medical Practice

Stirling Council

Aberdeen Laundry Services

Access Point Fire & Security Ltd

Andrew Black Design

ARB Medical Services Limited

Bronze

Atlas Professionals UK Ltd

Aurora Energy Services Ltd

Cromarty Firth Marine Services

Flying Scotsman UAS Limited

Future Group (Highland) Limited

Hydrasun Limited

John Williamson Plumbing & Heating Ltd

Office of Jackie Dunbar MSP

Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited

RAM Engineering & Tooling Ltd

Spey Valley Brewery

Thistle Care Solutions Ltd

Wakeley Tree Surgeons Ltd

Total: 44

2023

ERS Awards

Donut Pig Digital Marketing Ltd

Drumfork Nursery & Family Centre

Fife Medical Group

Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce

Recruitment Bee (Scotland) Ltd

Flagship Maritime Ltd

The MacRobert Trust

Dundee Football Club

EC Aluminium Ltd

Forth Valley College

Gray & Adams Ltd

Home Instead East Fife

International SOS (Medical Services) UK Limited

West Highland Chamber of Commerce

Munro and Noble Solicitors and Estate Agents

NHS Western Isles

Progressive Pathways Ltd

Royal Dornoch Golf Club

The Dundee Gin Company Ltd

TSG UK Solutions Limited

Amber River C&M

Blue Shield Services Ltd

Cathcart Elliot

College Development Network

DIMA Group Services

Dundee Heritage Trust

Findhorn & Kinloss Community Council

G&A Barnie Group Ltd

Hold Fast Elite Limited

Joan’s Carers Ltd

Keenan (Recycling) Ltd

Kirkcaldy Cabs Limited

Kongsberg Maritime Ltd

Moray Autocare Ltd

Moray Firth Credit Union

Reach Subsea UK Limited

Scottish Association for Marine Science

Shipton & Heneage Limited

The Cleaner Moray Ltd

Wasted Degrees Brewing

Winter & Simpson Ltd

Total: 51

2022

ERS Awards

Abertay University

Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce

Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce

Meldrum Joinery & Building Ltd

Moray Chamber of Commerce

NHS Forth Valley

NHS Golden Jubilee

Louise

Gold

Aberdein Considine

Bespoke Resourcing Solutions Ltd

Bon Accord Care

Bristow Helicopters Limited

Global Voices Ltd

Highland Training Group Ltd

Networks of Wellbeing Ltd

Praesidio Limited

Shilling & Fitz

Thorntons Law LLP

2 Sisters Food Group (Coupar Angus)

Aker Offshore Wind Limited

Andrew the Painter

AV8 Flight School Ltd

Flying Colours HR

Hazelnuts Catering

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Under The Trees

The Wee Tea Company

Total: 34

2021

ERS Awards

Dundee City Council

Fife Chamber of Commerce

The Highland Council

Horizon Security Solutions Ltd

McLeod Glaziers

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Ambulance Service

Dales Marine Services Ltd

East Dunbartonshire Council

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited

Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd

John Clark Motor Group

Orkney Islands Council

Robert Gordon’s College

Shetland Islands Council

University of Aberdeen

University of Dundee

Western Isles Council

Arm in Arm Accounting Ltd

A Veteran’s Best Friend

Briggs Marine & Environmental Services

Cargo Carrier Solutions Ltd

Health Partners Ltd

h2 Natural Health

Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Key Facilities Management International

Knockando Woolmill Co Ltd

MAC Network Services Ltd

Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC

Omniscient Safety Innovations Ltd

Perfect Nights Events Ltd T/A Aberfoyle Inn

Pure Lubrication Ltd

Rastech Research CIC

Red Hackle Training

Stewart Ramsay (Fire Protection) Ltd

Triage Central Limited

Total: 39

2019

ERS Awards

Aerossurance Limited

Branston Ltd Scotland

Cabled IT Limited

European Circuits Limited

Graham’s The Family Dairy Ltd

RTG First Aid Ltd

The Hillcrest Group

Total: 10

2018

ERS Awards

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Blackadders LLP

Charles Macleod

Dundee and Angus College

Targe Towing Limited

Total: 5

2017

ERS Awards

Driver Hire Dundee & Perth

Dunfermline Athletic Football Club

Finesse Control Systems Ltd

Globe Elite Worldwide Services Ltd

Bronze

Graham Pest Control

Heaven Scent Coffee Shop

McInnes Group Ltd

Safelift Offshore Ltd

University of the Highlands and Islands

Victus Consultancy

Total: 11

2016

ERS Awards

Assurance of Learning Limited

Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (HRFCA)

Montgomery Smith Solicitors

Nick Allan and Associates Ltd

The Greyfriars Bar Limited

Bronze

Vector Aerospace International Ltd

Total: 9

2015

ERS Awards

NHS Highland Assynt House

Denchi Group Ltd

Keela International Limited

Total: 3

2014

ERS Awards

Robert Gordon University

Total: 1