BABCOCK has been named third in a list featuring the top 50 employers for veterans.

The firm, which has a base at Rosyth Dockyard, has been included in a definitive ranking of the top employers of veterans in the UK by the prestigious GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme.

The initiative first launched last year by the organisers of the Ex-Forces in Business Awards to provide a comprehensive guide to the leading companies in which military veterans and other members of the Armed Forces family can build a meaningful career.

The inaugural book proved hugely popular with thousands of downloads and, after feedback, highlighted a strong interest in a definitive listing of the best Forces friendly organisations.

The publication is not only a valuable resource for veterans seeking their next career move but also employers looking to benchmark their own offerings to the Armed Forces community.

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Chris Parker MBE, British Army veteran, Director at Fortinet UK and judge for the GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme, said: "The GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme is a wonderful way to recognise and thank the leading organisations who support members of the Armed Forces community working in the UK.”

Ben Rossi, founder of the Ex-Forces in Business Awards and the GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme, added: “The UK is one of the global leaders when it comes to offering dedicated pathways, programmes and other opportunities for veterans and the wider Armed Forces family seeking a high-value career.

"But navigating this landscape, understanding exactly what companies offer to the Armed Forces community and deciphering what is the right direction for you can be complicated and confusing.

“The GREAT British Employers of Veterans cuts through the noise by producing a simple but comprehensive guide to the companies when members of the Armed Forces community are valued and really thrive.

"The top 50 employers listed in this year’s book are really the cream of the crop when it comes to Forces Friendly employers in the UK and they thoroughly deserve this recognition for what they do for the Armed Forces community.”