Employer of the Year

Liz Hardy, senior people director for maritime: “[Winning] was fabulous, it was a real honour. Especially against the other finalists because they’re very, very established and well respected employers in the local area. For us, it’s about the diversity of skill sets we have within the teams, welcoming new people to the teams, helping them develop and reach their potential within their careers – that’s really what makes me proud to work for the organisation.”

Shortlist:

• Carnival UK
• Marine Resources Ltd
• National Oceanography Centre