OEUK presented with Silver Award

October 24, 2024
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Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) was presented with a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award on 25 September.

Highland RFCA Regional Employer Engagement Director Ray Watt (above left) handed over the certificate to HSE & Operations Director Mark Wilson at the firm’s Aberdeen office.

OEUK was one of eight in the HRFCA-area to achieve Silver status in 2024.

The Award from the Ministry of Defence is in recognition of the support the organisations give to the Armed Forces community.

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme recognises those who demonstrate or advocate support to the Armed Forces community and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant – a pledge from the nation that those who serve or who have served and their families are treated fairly.

OEUK signed the Armed Forces Covenant in March 2023.

OEUK is the leading representative body for the UK offshore energy industries. It is a not-for-profit organisation with a pedigree stretching back almost half a century. It is proud to inform, engage and champion the UK energy industries as part of a diverse national energy mix. Membership is open to all companies active in the UK continental shelf. From the largest producers and contractors to SMEs working in low carbon energy.

Silver Award logo, text and hashtag

Silver winners must meet certain criteria, including: employing at least one individual from the Armed Forces community, actively ensuring that their workforce is aware of their positive policies, demonstrating support to mobilisations of Reservists and providing at least five days’ additional leave for training.

A ceremony was held at The Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth on June 13 to present the winners with their Awards. OEUK was unable to attend, but is now in proud possession of the Award certificate.

To find out how you can support the Armed Forces, contact HRFCA’s Regional Employer Engagement Directors Ray Watt at [email protected] or Roy McLellan at [email protected].

Find out more about the Employer Recognition Scheme.

Find out more about OEUK.

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