Barnsley Premier Leisure wins gold and silver at national employer brand awards

Barnsley Premier Leisure has picked up two honours at the 2026 Employer Brand Management Awards, taking gold in the Best Employer Brand Management category for the Sports, Travel, Leisure and Tourism sector.

The trust, which runs leisure centres and pools across the Barnsley borough, also claimed silver in the Best Ongoing Commitment to Employer Brand Management category.

The awards are regarded as one of the biggest employer brand competitions in the UK, and the Barnsley organisation saw off competition from much larger names in the industry.

It is recognition for the work BPL does to attract, keep and look after its staff, who run services used by thousands of residents each week.

More details about the awards and BPL's entry are available from the organisation directly.