Leading not-for-profit leisure trust, Freedom Leisure, which operates four leisure centres in Worcester on behalf of Worcester City Council, has been awarded the Investors in People accreditation which is awarded to organisations that show exceptional commitment to staff and business development.

In order to achieve this Freedom Leisure had to demonstrate its implementation, management and practice of processes and procedures and fully support its staff training needs and career development.

Lee Thomas, Worcester Area Manager says: "We are delighted to have our commitment to our staff recognised by the Investors in People accreditors for. With four centres in Worcester employing over 200 staff from the local area, we are dedicated to their career in the leisure industry and pride ourselves on being a top local employer."

Councillor Jabba Riaz, Worcester City Council's portfolio holder for Clean, Green and Leisure Services, said: "Some great Worcester City Council staff moved over to Freedom when they took over management of our sports centres, so it's good to know they're in safe hands."

Interested in a career in the leisure industry? Visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk and check out current job, training and apprenticeship opportunities.