Ubico joins Armed Forces Covenant

We recognise the important contribution made by the Armed Forces and their families to our nation, local communities and Ubico as a business and are pleased to announce that we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. This reinforces our commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families. 

By signing the Covenant, we join thousands of organisations across the UK that recognise the value, skills and experience that Armed Forces personnel bring to the workplace. This commitment reflects our values as an organisation and our dedication to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  

As part of our commitment, we will develop a Reservist Forces Policy, engage with the Career Transition Partnership to support veterans moving into civilian careers, build relationships with local Armed Forces units and signpost members of the Armed Forces community to relevant support services. We will also continue to support initiatives such as Armed Forces Day, Reserve Forces Day and remembrance activities. 

Emma Henderson, Head of People at Ubico said: 

"As a business, we are incredibly fortunate to already benefit from the skills, experience and dedication provided to us by existing colleagues who have served in the armed forces. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, to formally recognise the valuable contribution that veterans, reservists and military families make to Ubico and the communities to which we deliver our services and are excited to build upon this pledge to ensure these individuals have the opportunities and support they thoroughly deserve'" 

You can read our pledge here.

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From the RAF to SHEQ

 

For Jon Slip, a SHEQ Advisor at Ubico, a career in the Royal Air Force provided more than 22 years of experience in safety-critical environments before continuing service as both a Full Time Reservist and Part Time Volunteer Reservist.

Throughout his military career, Jon worked in logistics and military transport, later moving into training, investigations and compliance-focused roles. Many of those experiences now directly support his work helping colleagues across Ubico maintain safe systems of work and meet health and safety requirements.

"The RAF provided me with valuable experience in leadership, problem solving, risk management and maintaining high standards under pressure," says Jon. "These skills are particularly valuable in health, safety, environmental and quality management, where attention to detail and the ability to manage risk are essential."

Reflecting on Ubico's commitment to the Armed Forces community, Jon believes signing the Armed Forces Covenant sends a powerful message.

"Having served for over 22 years in the Royal Air Force, I'm proud to work for an organisation that actively supports the Armed Forces community. Signing the Armed Forces Covenant isn't just a statement of intent; it's a commitment to recognising the value that veterans, reservists and service families bring to the workplace."

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Skills that last a lifetime

Stuart Nash, Maintenance and Fleet Workshop Manager for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, also sees a strong connection between his military experience and his role today. Having completed 12 years of service supporting Joint Helicopter Command across the Royal Air Force and Ministry of Defence, Stuart says one of the most important lessons he learned was how to look after people.

Today, he applies that approach by supporting and developing his workshop teams, creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, heard and supported.

"Leadership, communication, planning, organisation and remaining calm under pressure are all important, but the greatest lesson the military taught me was how to look after people," says Stuart.

Stuart is also passionate about supporting veterans' wellbeing and believes employers have a key role to play in helping service leavers successfully transition into civilian careers. He highlights the resilience, adaptability, accountability and team-first mentality that veterans often bring to organisations.

For Stuart, signing the Armed Forces Covenant demonstrates that Ubico recognises and values those contributions.

"It demonstrates a genuine commitment to recognising and supporting the skills, experiences and contributions that veterans, reservists and serving personnel bring to the workplace."

Bring Your Skills to Ubico

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Ubico welcomes applications from veterans, reservists and service leavers. We value the leadership, resilience, teamwork and problem-solving skills developed through military service and recognise the important contribution they make to our organisation.

If you're considering your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.

Explore our current opportunities and find out more about working at Ubico.