Southampton City Council

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

As a Council we recognise the contribution and sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces community, and the unique skills and attributes they bring to our workplace. We are proud to have signed both the Community Covenant and Corporate Covenant. 

Alongside the work we are undertaking to strengthen delivery of the Community Covenant across the Solent, we are committed to ensuring better access to employment opportunities, support, mentoring, and work placements for transitioning personnel, reservists, veterans, and spouses/civil partners of those serving personnel and veterans.
We are members of the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme and have developed a range of supportive measures including:
A Special leave policy that supports reservists to undertake required training without sacrificing their annual leave
An enhanced civilian work attachment/experience pathway for members of the armed forces community
An induction process that ensures that all new council employees are aware of the Armed Forces Covenant and the key commitments we are working to uphold.

The Armed Forces community, includes existing or prospective staff who are armed forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructors, military spouses/partners and reservists.

Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces Community are also entitled to apply for a Defence Privilege Card which can be used in stores, restaurants and venues to obtain armed forces discounts.

About us

To deliver our ambitious plans in the current financial environment we have adopted a ‘One Council’ approach where colleagues work together across the organisation with the sole focus of delivering better outcomes for our residents and businesses.
The council is going through an exciting period of transformation which is driving change and growth, if you think you have everything we are looking for and more, then we would love to hear from you.
There are challenges, but the sort of people we’re looking for won’t mind this. Successful candidates will thrive on challenge, and work with purpose, desire and infectious enthusiasm.