Rivervale Recognised with BVRLA Learning and Development Award 2026

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The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) plays a vital role in supporting learning and development across the UK rental, leasing, and fleet industry. Each year, the BVRLA identifies and celebrates organisations that are making a measurable impact in skills, training, and professional development. Rivervale were selected from a highly competitive field of 314 potential winners, highlighting the dedication and expertise of our team in advancing industry standards.

Posted on 14 Mar 2026 Posted by Jess Stanbrook

What the Award Means for Rivervale

Winning the BVRLA Learning and Development Award reflects our commitment to creating a strong learning culture across the business. We have developed a results-led blended learning approach that combines practical, hands-on training with online learning modules and structured professional development frameworks. This approach ensures our people are continuously acquiring new skills, improving their performance, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and partners.

Our training programmes focus on the areas that make the biggest difference to our workforce and the wider industry. By combining practical knowledge with strategic development initiatives, we give our team the tools they need to succeed while raising standards across the leasing sector.

“We’re proud to receive the BVRLA Learning and Development Award, which recognises our commitment to continuous learning, high professional standards, and delivering positive outcomes for our customers” Neil Cole - Director of Operations and Compliance

Investing in People is at the Heart of Our Business

At Rivervale, learning and development are central to everything we do. We believe that professional growth is not optional. By embedding training into our culture, we create opportunities for employees at all levels to progress, take on new challenges, and make meaningful contributions to the business.

Our approach also helps team members build critical industry knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to respond effectively to client needs, navigate the evolving vehicle leasing landscape, and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

Shaping the Future of the Leasing Industry

Receiving this award reinforces Rivervale’s commitment to raising industry standards and investing in the people who make our business successful. It also demonstrates the importance of knowledge, skills, and innovation in shaping the future of the vehicle leasing and rental industry.

We are proud that our efforts have been recognised by the BVRLA, an organisation dedicated to supporting learning and development across the sector. This award is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and professionalism of our team, and it inspires us to continue striving for excellence in all that we do.

We would like to thank the BVRLA for their recognition and support, and we remain committed to maintaining a culture of learning and growth at Rivervale that benefits both our employees and our clients.

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