The annual list of the UK’s top employers for veterans, reservists and military families has been revealed, with Babcock and BAE Systems sharing the top spot in the 2025 edition of the 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans ranking.
Now in its latest edition, the programme is a recognised benchmark for organisations that provide meaningful and sustained support to the Armed Forces community in civilian employment. It highlights employers who offer structured career pathways, targeted HR policies and long-term commitments to those leaving or connected to military life.
The 2025 list, released ahead of the British Forces in Business Awards, recognises 50 employers whose approach to veteran employment sets the national standard. Inclusion is based on a detailed evaluation process combining data analysis and expert judgement by an independent panel of 21 veteran business leaders, drawn from companies and institutions including Asda, Fortinet, the University of Cambridge, and the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.
Ben Rossi, founder of the Forces in Business Awards and the 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme, said: “To feature in the Top 50 is to stand among the most committed supporters of the Armed Forces community. The 2025 list reflects a growing coalition of employers who truly understand military talent, setting best practice and proving that investing in the Armed Forces community is not just the right thing to do – it’s a clear strategic advantage.”
Over 15,000 individuals leave the UK Armed Forces each year, and while awareness of veteran skills has grown, navigating the employment landscape remains a challenge. The list aims to act as a definitive resource for jobseekers from the military community, identifying where consistent support and opportunity can be found.
Former Brigadier Andrew Jackson, Managing Director of sponsor SMJ and a member of the judging panel, added: “The 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans is packed full of good practice. Now is the time for these trailblazing employers to help others implement their good practice, promote veterans as assets to business and society, and help ensure as smooth a transition as possible for service leavers, veterans and their families.”
Top 50 Employers 2025
Joint 1st. Babcock
Joint 1st. BAE Systems
3rd. Serco
4th. Inzpire
5th. Centrica
6th. FDM Group
7th. Company X Consulting
8th. MBDA UK
9th. Microsoft
10th. Northrop Grumman UK
11th. D3A Defence
12th. Carbon60
13th. Joint Security Services / JBS London
14th. Mott MacDonald
15th. AtkinsRéalis
16th. Balfour Beatty
17th. VIVO Defence Services
18th. Vodafone
19th. Amethyst Risk Management
20th. NHS Business Services Authority
21st. SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK
22nd. Sodexo
23rd. Landmarc Support Services
24th. Kuehne+Nagel
25th. Lloyd’s of London
26th. Veolia UK
27th. AAA Caring Caretaker
28th. Siemens Mobility
29th. Amey
30th. Mitie
31st. SA Group
32nd. Compass Group UK & Ireland
33rd. Leonardo
34th. Roke
35th. Travis Perkins
36th. QA
37th. Fujitsu
38th. Savills
39th. CSPM
40th. Galliford Try
Joint 41st. John Deere UK
Joint 41st. Mears Group
43rd. Frazer-Nash Consultancy
44th. NHS Scotland
45th. GXO Logistics
46th. Bombardier Services UK
47th. Rider Levett Bucknall
48th. Airbus
49th. Expleo
50th. GE Aerospace
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