Ex-Armed Forces & Veterans Support at CBRE

A number of our employees have prior military service, which provides them with specialised skills and experience much different from those of civilian workers. Our CBRE UK Armed Forces work to set these employees up for success in our corporate environment while speaking to their military background.

Our Mission 

Our commitment to lead the real estate industry is also reflected in our relationship with military veterans, reservists and the wider services community. CBRE recognises and celebrates their sacrifice and wishes to ensure CBRE is an environment within which they can flourish.  Furthermore, as part of our commitment, CBRE has signed the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant and has established an Armed Forces Network headed by a military veteran, which exists to promote the interests of our veterans, reservists and the service community as a whole. 

Our covenant is our public pledge to recognise the sacrifices of the armed forces community and to assist with any disadvantages that they may face. Furthermore, CBRE values the transferable skills gained in the military by members of staff who are serving reservists and allows individuals 10 days additional paid leave for attendance at their two-week annual camp.

CBRE is committed to providing world-class service and that service extends to our Armed Forces community. Our signing of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant demonstrates our commitment to making CBRE a place where their individual interests can flourish and their community spirit is encouraged. We are delighted to have been awarded ERS demonstrating the strength of our commitment to our Armed Forces personnel.   

CBRE, has been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award by the Ministry of Defence. CBRE is the first property services provider to achieve this accolade, which recognises organisations which employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families.

To win an award, organisations must provide ten extra paid days leave for Reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, Reserves, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, as well as spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

Organisations must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.