RWE careers and the armed forces

RWE values the unique skills that ex-armed forces personnel can bring to our business

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RWE hugely values the unique skills and disciplines that ex-armed forces personnel can bring to our business, and so fosters an environment of support and engagement throughout our culture. 

We proactively raise awareness of our support for ex-armed forces personnel through careers fairs, industry partnerships as well as through our media and onlineactivities.

The company also fully supports its colleagues who are members of the reserve forces, and is signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, as a public declaration of our continued support. In 2020, the company was awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Silver Award for its continued work to attract and retain ex-armed forces personnel into its growing renewables business.

RWE careers and the armed forces
RWE careers and the armed forces
RWE careers and the armed forces

RWE embraces the unique skillset that the military mindset brings to the table. This is visible throughout the business, with ex-armed forces personnel employed in an extremely diverse range of roles and differing levels of seniority.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge that RWE acknowledges and understands that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, as well as their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economies and societies that they have pledged their lives to protect.

RWE is proud to be a Silver Award holder; in line with this we have already demonstrated the following:

  • Signed the Armed Forces Covenant

  • Stated our intent to be supportive by using the ERS website to register at the Bronze level

  • Proactively demonstrated that service personnel/armed forces communities are not unfairly disadvantaged as part of our recruiting and selection processes

  • Employed at least one individual from the AFC category that our nomination emphasised. (For example, an employer nominated for support to the Reserves must employ at least one Reservist. In exceptional circumstances where there is outstanding generic support for the Armed Forces community and/or the size or business model of the organisation makes employment of such an individual impossible, the organisation can be considered for the award where they do not employ someone from the AFC category)

  • Actively ensured that our workforce is aware of our positive policies towards defence personnel issues. (For example, an employer nominated for support to the Reserves must have an internally publicised a positive HR policy on Reserves)

  • Within the context of Reserves, we have demonstrated support to mobilisations and have a framework in place. We have demonstrated support for training by providing at least 5 days’ additional unpaid/paid leave (wherever possible not to Reservist employees’ financial disadvantage)

  • We are not the subject of any negative PR or media activity in relation to armed forces personnel organisations.

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What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Leadership

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Solution orientated

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Adaptable

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Technology skills

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Self sufficiency

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Effective communication

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Technical skills

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Determination

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Integrity

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Pushing boundaries

What are the transferable skills of armed forces personnel into the RWE organisation

Problem Solving

RWE’s Support for Reservists

We understand that our people who are members of the Reserve forces will have an ongoing obligation to attend training to maintain their skills as a Reservist, and may be required to take an extended break from work if called up into full time service. We also recognise the additional skills and experiences that being a reservist can bring to our people and the Company. Support for Reservists is backed by a strong Reserve Forces Policy.

  • An additional 2 weeks paid leave to Reservist employees.

  • Supports Reservist employees during times of mobilisation and demobilisation.

  • Partnership with Reserve units on a collaborative joint project.

  • Holds regular meetings and roadshows that promote Reserve service and provide easy access to information.

  • Established an Armed Forces Network, supporting employees who are Reservists, Veterans and spouses/partners.

RWE’s support for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

RWE also supports its employees who are part of the Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs.) This includes granting additional paid leave to cover CFAV activities and has provided grant payments in support of training and equipment required by staff to meet their CFAV obligations.

This includes supporting our employees need for flexibility, helping them to continue to develop within their volunteer roles. Examples include a Mechanical Engineer, with 30 years as an RAF Volunteer Reserves (training) being able to pursue and achieve significant promotion as a squadron commander for cadet forces in Corsham and Chippenham.

RWE’s support for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
RWE’s support for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
RWE’s support for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
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RWE recruitment activities

Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

We work with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to employ service leavers, and attend careers fairs. We advertise all suitable roles on the CTP website.

Staged entry and support
Staged entry and support

We provide staged entry and support through regular 1-2-1s and regular contact, to help colleagues integrate into the business.

How RWE supports ex-armed forces personnel and their families

  • We provide extensive mental health support for employees through our Healthcare provider.

  • We have an extensive workforce of ex-military, including veterans, whose skill-sets and expertise we highly prize.

  • Our small and informal internal network of military spouses are encouraged and supported to work with each other, sharing internal job opportunities that enable spouses to move around the country as required by their spouse’s postings, especially where Forces personnel are relocating at the end of tour, or as a result of promotion.

  • We work directly with our spouses to understand and apply flexible working hours that ensures they can achieve a positive balance between work and family life. We ensure there is full training and support for their transition.

  • We support our colleagues supporting other ex-forces personnel, by encouraging and supporting their attendance at armed forces events and exhibitions.

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Jamie Lindsay
Jamie Lindsay

Your contact for opportunities at RWE Renewables UK

Jamie is one of our HR Business Partners at RWE Renewables UK. He is an HR professional with experience in a variety of large organisations, and has supported large numbers of employees on HR matters and change projects.

If you want to get more information about your career opportunities at RWE Renewables UK, he will be happy to talk with you via email or phone +44 7989 163505.