AN Amazon employee from the Wirral is helping to launch the company’s increased support of the Royal British Legion.

Almost a decade ago, Amazon signed The Armed Forces Covenant promsing to treat fairly those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families.

In 2022, Amazon is increasing its support of the military community by growing its partnership with the Royal British Legion.

The partnership, which began two years ago, sees Amazon encourage customers to support the Royal British Legion through an official charity store, featuring products that raise money for the Legion. All proceeds from the sale of goods go directly to the charity. Amazon also offers customers the opportunity to support the Royal British Legion through Amazon Smile.

In addition to several support programmes for the Royal British Legion and other services charities, Amazon offers an employment programme for members of the services community called the Amazon Military Programme. The programme offers members of the military community the opportunity to pursue a wide range of new career paths at Amazon.

Terri Maloney from Moreton joined Amazon in 2021 through the programme.

Terri works at Amazon as a military recruiter and joined the company following a 15-year career with the Royal Air Force (RAF). After leaving school, Terri joined the RAF at 16. During her time in the military, she held several positions, first joining as an air and ground steward.

Later in her RAF career, Terri joined the team at the Armed Forces Recruitment Centre, where she was part of the military recruitment team. After leaving the military, Terri took GCSE exams in English and maths, before achieving qualifications in management and leadership. Deciding to continue with her further education, Terri did a degree in business management, graduating with first class honours.

Towards the end of her career in the RAF, Terri was planning her next move and noticed job posts on LinkedIn for recruiters on the Amazon Military Programme. She applied for a position and the rest, as they say, is history.

“I loved the military and really enjoyed the satisfaction of recruiting people,” said Terri. “The job at Amazon is such a great fit for me, offering the chance to work at a company with countless opportunities for growth while also keeping me in touch with the military.

“One of the things about Amazon that really appeals to me is the customer obsession,” Terri adds. “I’ve always been customer-focused too. In the RAF, I was part of the customer-facing team and I loved it. Amazon’s focus on its customers really resonated with me and that drew me to apply for this role. I also think it’s amazing that Amazon offers so many opportunities for people leaving the military.”

“I think Amazon’s support of the Legion is fantastic and it will benefit so many people from my community,” added Terri.

This year, employees from the Amazon Military Programme will support the Royal British Legion in the company’s operations and corporate buildings across the UK. Activities planned in the run-up to Armistice Day include a fundraising challenge called ‘Walking in their shoes’.

The challenge, led by the Amazon Warriors affinity group, will be commemorating Remembrance Day by taking on a 56-mile walking challenge. This year marks the 40th year since the Falklands War, where British forces marched 56 miles (90km) across the Falklands in May 1982, carrying heavy packs after losing transport helicopters to a missile strike. Amazon is installing three treadmills at the company’s London headquarters where Warriors and volunteers will walk the same distance to raise money for the Royal British Legion.