Armed Forces Covenant - Silver
Shropshire Chamber is honoured to hold the Silver Armed Forces Covenant accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, along with their families.
This recognition reflects our dedication to ensuring they are treated with fairness, respect, and understanding in the communities and workplaces they enrich through their service.
By aligning with the Covenant's principles, we proudly acknowledge the unique sacrifices made by Armed Forces personnel and actively support initiatives that promote their well-being.
This accreditation strengthens our pledge to foster inclusivity and create meaningful opportunities for the Armed Forces community within Shropshire.
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Connecting Shropshire Businesses with Top Armed Forces Talent
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the Career Transition Partnership, which helps Armed Forces personnel to adjust to civilian life and find employment.
It prepares over 14,000 individuals to leave the Army, Navy or Royal Air Force every year and matches them with a great new employer. Could that be your business?
By providing access to this Armed Forces talent pool, the team are able to help organisations to find and recruit the best and brightest candidates on the market.
And because this support for Armed Forces leavers is government-funded, the recruitment service is completely free of charge.
If you’re a Shropshire-based business looking to recruit trusted, dedicated and highly disciplined and motivated staff, you could really benefit from taking advantage of this service.
There is a team of CTP employer relationship managers who can help promote your vacancies and connect you with top candidates.
They offer recruitment support, including interviews, screening, negotiations, and post-placement follow-ups.
The Partnership also provides account management services to build a steady talent pipeline as your needs grow.
The CTP Digital Platform offers tailored support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life, featuring a cost-free Jobs Portal for advertising vacancies to Armed Forces talent.
With intelligent job matching, roles are promoted to candidates who best fit your needs. The portal also allows direct applications and provides simple screening options.
The Partnership also holds employment fairs, and can work with your business to help organise a recruitment event or open day.
Want to know more? See www.modctp.co.uk/employers
Investors in People
At Shropshire Chamber, we are proud to hold the Investors in People accreditation, which reflects our commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do.
This accreditation underscores our dedication to creating a positive and supportive workplace where our team can thrive, innovate, and deliver outstanding service to our members and the local business community.
Being part of the Investors in People community connects us with like-minded organisations that share our passion for workplace excellence. It drives us to continuously improve, learn, and collaborate to ensure our people—and our region—can achieve their full potential.
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Cyber Essentials
At Shropshire Chamber, we value the importance of digital security, which is why we have achieved the Cyber Essentials accreditation. This government-backed, industry-supported scheme equips organisations to protect themselves against common online threats.
This achievement reflects our commitment to maintaining high cybersecurity standards, safeguarding our systems, and ensuring the security of our members’ information. With Cyber Essentials soon becoming a legal requirement, we are dedicated to setting an example and fostering a culture of digital safety within the Shropshire business community.
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British Chambers of Commerce
As part of the British Chambers of Commerce, Shropshire Chamber is proud to be connected to a unique network of businesses of all sizes and sectors, both in the UK and globally.
The British Chambers of Commerce serves as our awarding body, reinforcing our commitment to supporting and championing the business community in Shropshire. Through this partnership, we gain access to invaluable resources, expertise, and opportunities that empower local businesses to thrive on a national and international stage.
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Mental Health Charter
Introduced in March 2021, the Mental Health Charter is a joint initiative by Shropshire Chamber and Merulae Ltd.
It offers a clear framework designed to guide organisations in building workplaces that prioritise and actively support the mental health and well-being of their employees.
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