British Army
Supporting the Whole Force
Enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of personnel across all military services.
Contact our teamUnderstanding today’s military
By understanding individuals across the Whole Force, we can design services to serve them effectively.
Sodexo’s approach is based on the insights of research led by academics and global agencies, as well as existing bodies of work from the UK Armed Forces Continuous Attitudes Survey and Army EATS.
Proud supporters of the Armed Forces
- Sodexo has over 30 years’ experience in providing a range of services for the British Army and their families, supporting the MOD in giving personnel everything they need before, during and after service. Our contracts within the Army cater to thousands of personnel, with the provision of food and catering services as well as soft and hard facility management services. We manage officer messes, diners, accommodations, cafés, and convenience stores, keeping soldiers equipped for duty.
Royal Navy
Our defence services also cater to the British Royal Navy, serving their needs across key Naval Bases in the UK. As being part of the Force is unique and taxing, personnel in this field require specific needs and services that serve them whilst on land or at sea. That’s where we come in, providing customised, enhanced services, from catering and retail to transport and logistics, as well as grounds management and security.Royal Air Force
In their continuous mission to watch the skies, respond to threats and prevent conflict, Sodexo’s custom Defence services support the Royal Air Force. Whether on land or in the air, we meet the needs of personnel, providing on-base and inflight catering, hospitality, administration, accommodation, and cleaning services, keeping their overall wellbeing in check for optimum performance.
Village for the Whole Force
Designed to build community and foster morale, Village is a multifunctional social hub that incorporates one stop catering, retail, and leisure facilities.
Integrating with the specific needs of sites and its customers, it puts the wellbeing of service personnel at the heart of life on base.
Catering, facilities and property services
Catering & Food Services
Sodexo delivers a wide range of Catering and Food services to meet the unique and varied needs of the Whole Force. Food is necessary fuel for everyone, especially for military personnel, who need to prioritise their physical and mental wellbeing to perform at their best. Our food services include various forms of military dining and catering, from junior rank diners and Sergeants’ messes to event catering and retail provision across various sites.Soft Facilities Management
A wide range of specialised soft facilities management services are provided for our Defence clients. We keep sites running smoothly, keeping buildings, dining areas and work areas in good shape with cleaning and waste management services. Our soft FM services also provide security and administration, with helpdesk and portering services on site. Laundry and tailoring are also provided to keep personnel looking sharp and ready for duty.Hard Facilities Management
Ensuring that client infrastructure and equipment is well cared for is key for a safe and effective environment for everyone. Our hard FM management services supply estate planned and reactive maintenance, as well as lifecycle and project management. We have skilled personnel who handle maintenance of heavy-duty equipment and machinery as well as monitor and report performance to ensure facility efficiency and to conform with compliance standards.
Tailored to customer needs
Sodexo has commissioned in-depth research into the customer journeys of service personnel, mapping their daily patterns, unique needs, and multiple touchpoints from pre-arrival to departure.
This insight drives our approach to providing outstanding customer experiences, where and when it matters most.
Part of the community
Charity Support
We support various volunteering and fundraising activities and implement such activities across our Defence sites. Sodexo also supports several military charities, including SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service charity that provides all round support to people at any stage in their military career. Here, our Stop Hunger Foundation helps to alleviate hunger and encourage good nutrition and cooking skills.Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant promises to recognise and understand that people who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces, alongside their families, should be treated with fairness and regard in society. We were early signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and are proud holders of a Gold Employer Recognition Award, reflecting our commitment to supporting serving and former military personnel and their families.Mentoring
Through our long-standing partnership with SSAFA, we provide mentoring to support members of the Armed Forces to successfully transition to civilian life. Through the SSAFA Mentoring Service, long-term, one-to-one and face-to-face support are made available for people who leave or are leaving the Armed Forces.
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Sodexo employs over 4,000 people across 150 defence sites within the UK, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands. Ex-forces personnel are well represented within our leadership and delivery teams across the portfolio.
We are proud to serve over 50,000 troops and their families, as well as contractors, industry partners and civilians on-site. We support over 25% of the British Army, as well as the largest RAF Station in the UK (Brize Norton) and the home of almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships (HMNB Portsmouth).
Active recruitment of ex-military personnel
Sodexo is a keen supporter of SSAFA’s Friendly to Forces pledge; we aim to be the employer of choice for service leavers.
Aligned with the MoD Career Transition Partnership, we’ve implemented policies helping regular and reserve personnel, veterans, and their families to gain employment.
Mental Health in the Military
The wellbeing of personnel is central to the effectiveness of the modern Armed Forces.
Sodexo employees are well trained to look out for signals of mental suffering and provide support services where needed.
Sodexo impact
Our Social Value Strategy outlines our key commitments to People, Planet, Places and Partners, helping to create a greener, healthier, safer and more prosperous society for all across the UK & Ireland.
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