Landmarc Support Services Commits to Armed Forces Community through Flag Raising and Recruitment Initiative

Strategic Insights -

Landmarc Support Services, in partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), is celebrating Armed Forces Week 2025 by raising the Armed Forces Day flag at Castlemartin Training Area in Pembrokeshire. This year, the company is extending its gratitude to full-time serving and reservist troops, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, veterans, and their families by flying the official flag at military training establishments across the nation. As part of its ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, Landmarc is also expanding its guaranteed interview scheme to military spouses, civil partners, and long-term cohabiting partners who meet the basic role criteria.

Key Takeaways:

  • Landmarc Support Services has a long-standing commitment to the Armed Forces community, with over 25% of its team members coming from a military background.
  • The company has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2024 and achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
  • Landmarc is extending its guaranteed interview scheme to military spouses, civil partners, and long-term cohabiting partners to ensure fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.
  • The scheme reinforces Landmarc's pledge to the Armed Forces Covenant and demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to supporting the military community.
  • Brigadier Hatcher, DIO's Head of Overseas and Training Region, has expressed appreciation for Landmarc's support of the Armed Forces community and the importance of Armed Forces Week in improving morale across military communities.
  • Mark Neill, Managing Director at Landmarc, is a veteran himself and has highlighted the significance of Armed Forces Week in recognizing the loyalty and service of military spouses and partners.

Statistics:

  • Over 25% of Landmarc's team members come from a military background.
  • Landmarc has achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
  • The Armed Forces Covenant is a government initiative aimed at supporting the Armed Forces community.
  • Landmarc's guaranteed interview scheme is being expanded to include military spouses, civil partners, and long-term cohabiting partners.

Sources:

  • [Source: "Landmarc Support Services Commits to Armed Forces Community through Flag Raising and Recruitment Initiative", Narberth and Whitland Today, 2025]
  • [Source: Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, MOD UK]
  • [Source: Armed Forces Covenant, MOD UK]
  • [Source: Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)]