Crest Nicholson has been celebrated at a recent awards ceremony for its continued support of the Armed Forces.

The national housebuilder won the Silver Employer Recognition Award by Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.

The Silver Award from The Defence Armed Forces Employer Covenant Recognition Scheme (ERS) is presented to organisations that promote and provide a range of initiatives for those with ex-military backgrounds, including employment opportunities and training schemes.

This award comes less than a year after Crest Nicholson signed the Armed Forces Covenant, an agreement which promises to offer those that are leaving, or who have left the military, an opportunity to build a career in the housebuilding sector through a dedicated training scheme.

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Mike Robb, Group HR Manager at Crest Nicholson, said: "As a business, Crest Nicholson has an ongoing relationship with the Armed Forces. We currently employ approximately 40 members of staff with connections to the military, whether that be family members or those with ex-military backgrounds, including myself.

"It is a fantastic achievement to be nationally recognised for a Silver Award from the UK Ministry of Defence, reaffirming our work in the recruitment and training sphere, as well as our involvement with local charities and support groups. The awards ceremony was a fantastic celebration of our ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community and it was an honour to be surrounded by various national businesses who also support these amazing men and women."

Crest Nicholson was presented with the award at a ceremony onboard HMS Victory in the Historic Dock Yard in Portsmouth.

(CM/JG)