Ministry of Defence achieves renewed CIPD recognition for HR excellence

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Civilian HR team has renewed its status as a CIPD People Development Partner (PDP). The prestigious achievement reaffirms its commitment to developing a high-performing, impactful people team, underpinned by the CIPD’s professional standards and values.

Originally awarded PDP status in 2020, the team has consistently demonstrated strong alignment with the CIPD Profession Map. The renewal reflects their ongoing commitment to investing in professional growth and impact. 

The Civilian HR team’s renewal recognises a wide range of initiatives that have bolstered their professional impact and credibility: 

• Embedding the CIPD Profession Map as the foundation for recruitment, development and performance across the team. 
• Supporting people professionals to gain professional membership through the CIPD’s rigorous Experience Assessment – with 74 colleagues achieving success in the last 12 months alone. 
• Reflecting CIPD standards in individual training plans and the wider HR career framework. 
• Collaborating with the CIPD Trust to run volunteering information sessions. 
• Supporting the wider people profession through promoting CIPD events, such as the Festival of Work, and shared learning. 

These efforts form part of a broader strategy to build a more resilient and future-focused strategic HR function, underpinned by ongoing learning and professional development.  

As a renewed People Development Partner, MOD will continue investing in its HR team's professional journey, including CIPD qualifications and apprenticeships, supporting senior leaders in achieving Chartered status, and continuing to embed professional standards at all levels of the organisation.