Kellogg UK makes commitment to veterans with Armed Forces Covenant Pledge

Kellogg UK has made a commitment to veterans, reservists, and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Covenant is a voluntary pledge that acknowledges by the organisation that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect.

Kellogg’s, which also has a factory on the Wrexham Industrial Estate, has a K-Vets and Supporters network at its HQ in MediaCity which is committed to incorporating top tier veteran talent into all levels of the organisation.

The cereal and snacks company actively supports the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in its recruitment and selection process.

Chris Silcock, Kellogg UK managing director, said: “At Kellogg’s we believe everyone should have a place at the table.

“By signing the Armed Forces Covenant we hope to become a career destination for veterans.

“We will continue to actively support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.”

The company has a strong KVets programme in the US which supports the 490 ex-military personnel working in Kellogg North America through its Battle Buddies and Military Mentorship Programme.

Chris Silcock was joined by Commander Judith Barnes Royal Navy Reserve, Air Employer Engagement Regional Officer and Colonel Darren Doherty at Kellogg’s MediaCity HQ to officially sign the Covenant.

Colonel Darren Doherty, Commander Army North West Region commented: “I am delighted to witness a huge global company such as Kelloggs, and one with roots firmly in the North West, publicly pledging their continued support to the Armed Forces community: serving regular, reserves, veterans and their families, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

“I look forward to supporting Kellogg’s in their next steps towards achieving award status as part of the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.”

Kellogg’s donated 19,000 servings of food over the past year to charities across the UK who state their primary audience as military personnel, veterans or their families. This includes residential settings, training centres, drop in and day centres.

Kellogg’s also recently removed the requirement for job applicants to the company to have a degree as part of its drive to become a more inclusive employer.