butters john bee, part of the UK’s largest independent property group, is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the highest accolade recognising employers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting military personnel and their families.
The Armed Forces Covenant acknowledges employers that demonstrate remarkable support for the Armed Forces community. Earning the Gold Award highlights butters john bee ‘s commitment to those serving, veterans, and their families.
David Skingley, pictured above, is one of our team’s standout talents, bringing with him a wealth of experience. He joined us in 2018 after a distinguished 26-year career in the military, followed by 13 years in both commercial and government roles. As a former Warrant Officer in the Royal Corps of Signals, David now leads the way in our IT Infrastructure team, overseeing data centre servers, networking, computers, and IT security.
Emma Barber, our Head of Training and Development and Armed Forces Champion, whose husband served for 22 years, shared her emotions on the recognition:
“We hold the highest regard for the commitment shown by service personnel. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we vowed to treat them with fairness and respect. To now receive the Gold Award is one of the most meaningful moments in my life, both personally and professionally.”
Antony Lark, our CEO, expressed his pride upon receiving the award:
“Receiving the Gold Award is a tremendous honour and highlights our deep commitment to the Armed Forces community. It represents our dedication to ensuring military employees have every chance to succeed in their careers after their service to the nation.”
butters john bee has long valued the unique skills and qualities that veterans and reservists bring to the civilian workforce. This award places us among an elite group of employers who have demonstrated outstanding support for the Armed Forces.
We are proud of our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere for all employees, including those with military service, and are eager to continue supporting the Armed Forces community in the years ahead.
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