Mears Group is a market-leading housing and care company that provides bespoke services to our clients. We provide and manage 11,000 homes for local and central Government and are also responsible for keeping 750,000 of all social housing in the UK in good repair. Mears has 6,500 employees and a footprint across the country.
Mears Group is committed to honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and to support the Armed Forces community. Holder of the MoD’s Gold Employer Recognition Scheme award, Mears regularly attends Career Transition Partnership events to network with skilled service leavers and partners, promoting its many opportunities. Around 35 veterans currently work for Mears. An Armed Forces Working Group drives military activities, chaired by Mears' Armed Forces Champion.
Mears recognises the many skills that are gained during Military service and which are transferable to the workplace, including adaptability, organisation, communication, team work and leadership. In addition to the many skills that spouses / partners of serving personnel also have, including the resilience they have gained, through being part of the Armed Forces community.
Vacancies are shared on military job boards. Guaranteed interviews are offered to suitable veteran applicants, plus short work placements for experience. Diverse roles across Mears emphasise transferable skills from the Armed Forces. Any role-specific development is incorporated into personal plans. Where service qualifications lack onsite experience, placements are provided. With no experience, apprenticeships across trades and support services are offered. Personal development plans are regularly reviewed at one-to-ones and appraisals, identifying progression opportunities. An Armed Forces policy defines obligations to reservists, veterans, partners etc. Manager guidance assists in supporting those groups. Flexible working is considered for all. Mears seeks to support reservists with leave or work pattern changes. Employees are released for reservist duties with continuous service. In recognition, reservists get 10 extra days paid leave annually.
Mears recruitment team ensures that all current vacancies are posted on the various Job Boards utilised by the Armed Forces Community. We also provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those who apply for jobs with Mears, provided they meet the key criteria for the role. We also provide (where possible), short duration work placements to help gain experience and complete elements of practical assessments for qualifications being undertaken during resettlement.
Mears are also Registered Corporate Partners of the Royal British Legion. We support Remembrance commemorations, in addition to taking part in various sporting events to help raise valuable funds for this very important charity.
Mears pledges to champion the Armed Forces community by visibly promoting our commitments, demonstrating practical support, and ensuring veterans, reservists, CFAVs and military families feel valued and supported across our organisation.
Mears pledges to champion the employment of veterans by actively welcoming their expertise, providing supportive entry routes, and creating an environment where their strengths can thrive.
We provide flexibility in granting leave for Service spouses and partners before, during and after a partner’s deployment.
Mears pledges to support the employment of Service spouses and partners by recognising the unique challenges they face and ensuring they have fair access to meaningful, flexible and sustainable career opportunities within our organisation.
Mears pledges to stand behind every employee who serves as a Reservist, offering understanding, flexibility and ten days’ paid additional annual leave to ensure they can fulfil their training and mobilisation duties.
Mears pledges to support military cadets by giving our time, skills and resources to improve cadet facilities and create safe, inspiring spaces for young people to learn, develop and thrive.
Mears pledges to support Service charities by actively participating in fundraising, volunteering and community initiatives that honour and assist the wider Armed Forces community.
Mears pledges to honour Armed Forces Day by actively raising awareness among colleagues and showcasing the stories, achievements and contributions of our Armed Forces community across the business.
Mears pledges to support Reserve Forces Day by proudly highlighting and showcasing our reservist colleagues, celebrating their service and recognising the vital contribution they make to both the business and the Armed Forces.
Mears pledges to support wounded, injured and sick Service personnel through practical projects that improve and maintain recovery facilities under of volunteering and social value initiatives
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