Highly Commended in National Business Awards

Astbury Marsden has been highly commended in The City and Guilds Employer of the Year category of the 2008 National Business Awards. This award is to recognise the organisation that best demonstrates how it has applied its human and supporting resources to achieve commercial success.

Astbury Marsden and other entrants were benchmarked on well-adopted company values, the provision of stimulating and supportive workplaces and the active development of all employees. In their feedback to the company, the judging panel advised that Astbury Marsden performs 'at a level which is well above what would be expected in their sector' and 'delivers leading results'.

Mark Cameron, Chief Operating Officer at Astbury Marsden comments: "We are delighted to have our commitment to the development of our people recognised in this way." Cameron continues "We are confident that we offer exciting opportunities for talented people at Astbury Marsden and we believe that the success we have already achieved provides a strong foundation for future growth for the business".