One of the region's biggest tourism employers has become the latest firm to be awarded the Real Living Wage employer accreditation. 

Richardsons Leisure Limited - which has almost 200 members of staff at its locations in Hemsby, Stalham, Wroxham and Lowestoft - has delivered a pay award of 18pc since March 2022. 

The company said its focus on ensuring workers earn a wage that meets the costs and pressures faced every day is part of a wider strategic commitment to invest in its teams.  

Eastern Daily Press: Greg Munford, chief executiveGreg Munford, chief executive (Image: Newsquest)

Greg Munford, chief executive said: “Achieving Real Living Wage status is part of our strategy to help the financial wellbeing of our team and forms a wider package of additional benefits at a much-needed time when household finances are under pressure.”

Marie Wilkinson, head of people and organisational development, added: “We know that guests visiting our sites will be looked after with personal, second-to-none customer service.

"However, we are also passionate about the wellbeing of our team too, offering BUPA health plans, discounts on holidays, days out and wellbeing treatments for them and their families, plus long-service and birthday awards, and additional leave entitlement to celebrate milestones such as first day at primary school, and moving home."