South West Water signs Armed Forces Covenant
Category: News
Publish date: 31/07/2023
We’re delighted to have signed the Covenant in Falmouth on Friday 23 June as part of Armed Forces Week, at a ceremony onboard the Frigate. The Covenant was co-signed by the Ministry of Defence.
This important pledge solidifies our commitment to those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces; to recruit, train and develop veterans as part of Pennon’s 3,300 strong team.
As the largest employer in the region, we know how valuable Service leavers are in terms of bringing a wide range of experience, skills and passion, not only to our teams, but to the communities we serve as well.
In turn, we will also be setting up an internal Veterans Network Group, providing a safe space for veteran colleagues to access support and advice whenever they need it.
Susan Davy, Chief Executive Officer, Pennon Group, said:
“South West Water signing the Armed Forces Covenant is not just a symbolic gesture towards our veterans, but a tangible commitment to them and their families, to ensure they receive the recognition, support and opportunities that they deserve.
"By upholding the Covenant, we can honour the sacrifices of those who have served our country and help them successfully transition into civilian life, ensuring that their skills and experiences are valued and utilised to their fullest potential.”
Del Folds, Operations Manager at South West Water and Royal Navy Veteran, said:
“From our experience, veterans bring a unique set of skills and experiences that exemplify discipline, adaptability, and a strong work ethic that is second to none."
“We are proud to support the recruitment of veterans to our diverse and inclusive teams and offer various career opportunities that complement the expertise and training of our veterans. By signing the Covenant, we hope veterans will see how committed we are as a business to supporting their future careers opportunities.”
If you’re interested in working for us, you’ll find all of our vacancies on the CTP’s job portal, RightJob – simply search for South West Water!