Sodexo

Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve quality of life, serving 100 million consumers daily through food and facilities management, benefits and rewards services, and personal and home services. The company has a long history of supporting the British Armed Forces, working with the military for over 30 years to make a positive difference to the lives of those who serve.

As an employer, Sodexo offers opportunities for service leavers and veterans to continue thriving in a civilian career while maintaining their core military values. Currently around 350 veterans are employed by Sodexo in the UK. The company's values align strongly with military values of service spirit, team spirit and spirit of progress.

Sodexo prioritises recruiting veterans, guaranteed interviews for suitable roles, and support for exiting service members with work experience, civilian work arrangements and interview preparation. Hiring managers are supported in identifying transferable military skills and experience. Sodexo uses its position as a leading UK employer to promote employing veterans.

A wide range of career opportunities at all levels are available for veterans to build on their skills and experience. Typical salaries range from £22,500 entry-level to £45,000 for senior management. Flexible working patterns, including compressed hours, part-time and working from home can be accommodated.

Sodexo has an employee network for staff with military connections to share experiences, support each other, and aid transition from military to civilian careers. Policies support reservists with leave for training and keeping jobs open if mobilised. Spouses of service personnel posted nearby are offered employment to minimise family disruption.

Extensive training and development opportunities help veterans develop and grow, including apprenticeships, internal training, on-the-job coaching, mentoring and secondments.

Supporting military charities is an important way Sodexo helps serving and ex-serving personnel and families. A 15+ year partnership with SSAFA involves helping maintain their homes, employee fundraising, volunteering and mentoring. Sodexo's Stop Hunger Foundation funds SSAFA's Homelessness Fund.

In summary, Sodexo has a long-standing commitment to supporting the British Armed Forces community through prioritised recruitment, flexible employment opportunities, development programmes, family-friendly policies, and charity partnerships. Its values align with military values, and it works to aid veterans' transition to civilian careers.