A FORMER IT project manager and RAF officer from York has taken on a role with the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Yorkshire and The Humber to enhance engagement efforts with businesses.

Phil Walton has been appointed assistant regional employer engagement director.

His role will see him work alongside regional employer engagement director Richard Lenton from the Association’s base in York to provide advice to businesses who employ current and former military personnel or their families. In addition, Phil will assist organisations who wish to support the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and embarking on the Government’s Employer Recognition Scheme.