Novatech joins Armed Forces Covenant
Portsmouth-based technology provider Novatech has strengthened its connection with the defence and marine industries by joining the Armed Forces Covenant.
The covenant is between the people of the UK, the Government and those who serve, or have served, in the British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force. It is used to help past and present members of the armed forces community, ensuring servicemen and women have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen. Support covers employment opportunities as well as education, healthcare access and financial assistance.
Novatech designs, manufactures and supports specialist computing platforms that help drive training, simulation and real-world applications, for some of the biggest names in the defence and marine industries. The company joins more than 6,500 signatories to the covenant.
Lyndsay Moger, HR manager at Novatech, said: “Having links with the defence sector in the work we do, and being based in a city which is enriched with forces heritage, we are really proud to be signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
“We understand that the Armed Forces community can bring a lot of transferable skills and qualities to the workplace, developed throughout their military experiences, and we want to support them into civilian employment. Our support will go out to the whole community, which includes reservists, veterans and the families of serving personnel. We also hope that we can help spread the word and encourage others to become a forces-friendly employer.”
Andrew Gibbs, regional employer engagement director, South East Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, commented, “It is apparent that it means so much to Novatech that they wanted to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and pledge their support to the Armed Forces Community and work with us at SERFCA. The covenant is a promise by the nation that the Armed Forces Community, by the nature of their service, to not suffer disadvantage. It is about parity and not priority.
“I am delighted that, in this year of the 10th anniversary of the Armed Forces Covenant, Novatech have made their commitment.”
