WHY DEFENCE MATTERS TO YOUR BUSINESS
9000+
The number of job-ready professionals registered with RFS - a hidden talent pipeline of military spouses, partners and veterans
FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE
Hiring through RFS provides measurable commercial value:
• 15–20% reduction in recruitment agency fees
• 12-month National Insurance Contributions relief for veteran hires in their first civilian year
• 50% faster time-to-hire through pre-vetted candidates
• Lower turnover and reduced rehiring costs
Supporting military families strengthens your bottom line and your employer brand.
STRENGTHENING DEFENCE
STRENGTHENS YOUR WORKFORCE
64% of serving personnel cite family pressures as a key reason for leaving the military, and 48% identify spouse employment challenges specifically.
Supporting spouses through meaningful employment helps Defence retain its people — and gives businesses access to exceptional talent in return.
THIS ISN'T CSR
IT'S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Military spouses and veterans bring adaptability, resilience and problem-solving —skills developed through years of managing complex environments, and high-pressure situations.
They offer:
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Independence and sound decision-making
• Discipline, reliability and fast learning
• Diverse expertise across operations, HR, legal, finance, digital and project management
These aren’t just soft skills — they’re performance drivers that improve productivity, culture and retention.
FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE
Hiring through RFS provides measurable commercial value:
• 15–20% reduction in recruitment agency fees
• 12-month National Insurance Contributions relief for veteran hires in their first civilian year
• 50% faster time-to-hire through pre-vetted candidates
• Lower turnover and reduced rehiring costs
Supporting military families strengthens your bottom line and your employer brand.
STRENGTHENING DEFENCE
STRENGTHENS YOUR WORKFORCE
64% of serving personnel cite family pressures as a key reason for leaving the military, and 48% identify spouse employment challenges specifically.
Supporting spouses through meaningful employment helps Defence retain its people — and gives businesses access to exceptional talent in return.
WHY PARTNER WITH RFS?
We’re the UK’s leading military families organisation with a proven track record of delivery for major employers.
Founded and run by military families—we understand the community, and we understand what businesses need to grow.
As well as:
9,000+ vetted candidates in our pipeline
55k+ reach across the military community
Trusted partners including Tesco, Virgin Red, Rolls-Royce, QinetiQ, BAE and MOD
End-to-end support across recruitment, onboarding and retention
Measurable impact reporting for ESG and social value frameworks
WHY PARTNER WITH RFS?
We’re the UK’s leading military families organisation with a proven track record of delivery for major employers.
Founded and run by military families—we understand the community, and we understand what businesses need to grow.
As well as:
9,000+ vetted candidates in our pipeline
55k+ reach across the military community
Trusted partners including Tesco, Virgin Red, Rolls-Royce, QinetiQ, BAE and MOD
End-to-end support across recruitment, onboarding and retention
Measurable impact reporting for ESG and social value frameworks
THIS ISN'T CSR
IT'S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Military spouses and veterans bring adaptability, resilience and problem-solving —skills developed through years of managing complex environments, and high-pressure situations.
They offer:
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities
• Independence and sound decision-making
• Discipline, reliability and fast learning
• Diverse expertise across operations, HR, legal, finance, digital and project management
These aren’t just soft skills — they’re performance drivers that improve productivity, culture and retention.