Press Release: Trustmarque Ultima awarded Silver in Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

York, UK – [08 June 2026] – Trustmarque Ultima has been awarded Silver in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, recognising the action it is taking to support the Armed Forces community and create meaningful career opportunities for reservists, veterans, service leavers and military families.

The award recognises the practical steps Trustmarque Ultima has put in place to ensure people with military experience are supported, valued and able to build long-term careers in the business.

Commenting on the news, Andrew Bullock, Armed Forces Covenant Co-Lead and Sales Director at Trustmarque Ultima said:

“Achieving Silver status in the Employer Recognition Scheme is an important milestone for us. It reflects the actions we’ve taken to support the Armed Forces community, not just in principle, but in practice.

We know the value that service experience brings, resilience, leadership, and problem-solving, and we’re committed to creating an environment where that translates into real opportunity and long-term success.”

The ERS Silver Award reflects organisations that go beyond pledges and demonstrate tangible support for the Armed Forces community. For Trustmarque Ultima, that support is focused on delivering real outcomes:

• Creating sustainable career pathways for veterans and reservists
• Providing flexibility and tailored support for employees with service commitments
• Actively promoting Armed Forces-friendly policies across the business
• Embedding inclusion into everyday operations, not as an initiative, but as a standard

Supporting the Armed Forces community

As part of its commitment, Trustmarque Ultima has:

• Signed the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising the contribution of serving personnel, veterans, and families
• Implemented policies supporting reservist leave and mobilisation
• Actively promoted careers within the organisation to the Armed Forces community
• Fostered an inclusive workplace culture that recognises the unique skills and experiences of service personnel

 Lizzie Coleclough, Head of Central and Secure Government at Trustmarque Ultima, added:

“Our work with the UK Defence and National Security sector is built from a longstanding and committed partnership. We support mission-critical programmes, strengthen cyber resilience, and help deliver secure, assured technology at scale.

The ERS Silver recognition reflects Trustmarque Ultima’s ongoing commitment to the Ministry of Defence and to those who have served for our country. It is of utmost importance to support our ex-service personnel and our reservists."

Creating sustainable career pathways for veterans and reservists

We support veterans and reservists by providing personalised development and clear progression opportunities. Managers and employees have regular conversations to identify development needs and agree the best path forward.

Development is supported through a mix of:

• On-the-job learning and real-world experience
• Stretching Objectives and Key Results to build skills and accelerate growth
• Tailored learning via Udemy for Business
• Mentoring through our Elevate programme

Looking ahead

Building on its Silver recognition, Trustmarque Ultima will continue to strengthen its support, focusing on expanding recruitment pathways, increasing awareness internally, and ensuring that its commitment delivers measurable outcomes for both individuals and the business.

About Trustmarque Ultima

Trustmarque Ultima is a leading UK technology solutions provider, helping organisations achieve measurable outcomes through secure, resilient, and high-performing IT environments. From cloud and security to network transformation and customer success, the business focuses on delivering real value, not just capability.

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