187 best medium-sized places to work 2025

This Cambridge global data management specialist gives its 118 staff time and space to grow with a personal development allowance in addition to corporate training budgets. Under its flexible hybrid approach and depending on their role, employees work hours that suit them around core hours. Mental-health support, wellness programmes and an active social programme foster a healthy work environment. Benefits include free gym access, the option to buy or sell holidays, birthdays off and pension advice.
1spatial.com

London sports and entertainment agency 54 was founded to “push the edge” of sport through positive disruption. Management takes the same approach to the employee experience. Skills gap analysis and talent mapping drive internal progression and support succession planning within the business, while staff have biannual reviews. Benefits include birthdays off work and volunteering leave for the 148 employees. Flexible hours help to support a healthy work-life balance and there is a wellbeing fund.
weare54.com

Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC)

Employee-owned Edinburgh safety engineering and risk management consultancy ARC was founded with the aim of treating its 167 employees fairly. Flexible working is encouraged and staff feel empowered to influence key decisions. Professional development is supported with an unlimited training budget and paid study leave, while a mentorship scheme is in place. Staff are encouraged to engage with local communities, schools, and universities. Benefits include travel insurance, private healthcare, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
consultarc.com

ADAM Architecture

Winchester and London-based ADAM supports an optional hybrid working model to cultivate a healthy work-life balance for its team of 151. A dedicated social team organises monthly gatherings, while a training and performance lead oversees structured training programmes. Paid study leave is offered for professional development, and an internal mentorship scheme sees younger members of staff learn from directors. A healthcare cash plan has been introduced, and mental-health first aiders are on hand to support colleagues.
adamarchitecture.com

AEW Architects

This Manchester architect practice ensures its employees’ career plans are on track by investing in a professional development programme and providing mentoring to its trainees. Following feedback from staff the firm has further enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay, as well as its hybrid flexible working offer. AEW, which has an office in London, offers the 103 staff benefits including a paid volunteering day, team social events, biannual performance bonuses and sabbatical leave of up to a year.
aewarchitects.com

Sustainability co-ordinator Naomi Clare and director Alan Lamb on an AEW Architects volunteering day

Affinity Workforce Solutions

At this recruitment agency, based in London but operating nationwide, the 235 employees are given a career ladder to guide them to the next stage. The Affinity Academy serves as a development hub for staff to upskill, while the successes of colleagues are celebrated. The “Wellness Wednesday” initiative hosts an activity associated with wellbeing, while the mental-health assistance programme is a free support service for all staff. Benefits include company discounts and a cashback platform.
affinityworkforce.com

Aligra

This Swindon recruitment agency, which has branches throughout the south and southwest of England, knows a thing or two about keeping its 50 staff on board. As well as a generous benefits package, its people have access to a professional development fund of up to £1,000 per year plus a learning management system. In an industry known for its staff turnover, employees stay with Aligra for an average of seven years.
aligra.co.uk

Alpine Group

At this Bury fire suppression services company, an inclusive culture is encouraged where the 173 employees can be themselves. There is a focus on team wellbeing, and the firm prioritises succession planning. Staff benefits include a healthcare cash plan, enhanced parental leave, an employee assistance programme and a cycle-to-work scheme. The introduction of hybrid working with core hours gives the team further opportunities to manage their working environments.
alpinefire.co.uk

Arbtech Consulting

Chester ecological consultancy Arbtech puts its staff first, believing that happy workers are good for business. The 120 colleagues have autonomy over their working hours and days as well as paid sabbaticals, an unlimited CPD fund, and an in-house mental-health team. Staff have direct access to hands-on CEO Rob Oates via Slack, phone call, or message, and within departments all colleagues have a mentor. Employee benefits include 40 days’ leave, Nando’s on Fridays, and generous overtime rates.
arbtech.co.uk

Ark Data Centres

Tech firm Ark designs and operates data centres that aim to lead the market in social responsibility. Based in Corsham, Wiltshire, its 133 staff enjoy a range of benefits including private medical and dental insurance, as well as group income protection and life assurance. AIG Smart Health, which gives staff access to six different wellbeing services, a Bupa rewards scheme and an employee assistance programme round out the offering.
arkdatacentres.co.uk

ARNE

This fast-growing Warrington clothing and footwear label was founded in 2018 by brothers Reece and Ryan Broadhurst from their family home. The brand, which counts former footballers Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand among its customers, is due to open its first permanent store in Liverpool this summer. Rewards for its 143 workers include 50 per cent staff discount, bonuses, an early Friday finish and up to 36 days’ holiday. Employees of the year are treated to a European city break plus £500 spending money.
arneclo.com

Arthur Financial

This London insurance recruitment company operates a 32-hour work week for its 55 employees, as well as flexible start times to help achieve a healthy work-life balance. Independent financial advice can be sought by staff, whose benefits include medical insurance that incorporates mental health support. Achievements are celebrated both quarterly and annually and company-wide events are held to encourage collaboration. Employees receive two paid volunteering days a year and additional leave is given for key life events.
arthur.co.uk

Associated Asphalt Contracting

At this infrastructure company based near Heathrow, flexible working is a key part of a workplace culture that encourages collaboration for the 85 staff. The firm offers an apprenticeship programme and aims to offer its apprentices full-time employment. An emphasis is placed on professional development and training. Those working from home are provided with equipment, and social events are planned throughout the year, from summer BBQs to the Christmas party where awards are given out.
Associated Asphalt Contracting wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 Industry Award in the Construction and Building Materials sector (Medium)
associatedasphalt.biz

Atec

Insurance group Atec finds its in-house staff policies go down well, resulting in high retention rates and few absences among the workforce of 101. The organisation, based in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, whose brands include Ceta Insurance, underwriting agency Arkel and insuremy, invests in its team, from funding courses, study leave and providing ongoing mentorship to organising social events and monthly internal competitions to boost morale. Recognition schemes include Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year, who win £1,000 and £5,000, respectively.
atecgroup.co.uk

Athlon

Athlon started as a local Dutch repair shop a century ago when cars were a novelty and is now a vehicle leasing and fleet management firm owned by Mercedes-Benz Mobility. The UK business in Milton Keynes has 75 employees with vehicle-based perks from a Mercedes car scheme to hiring a van or wedding car. Benefits include private medical insurance, colleague-nominated rewards, training funds and flexible work patterns, free parking and electric vehicle charging via on-site solar panels.
athlon.com/uk

Attwaters Solicitors

No matter how ambitious you are in your career, you also have a life to live. That is the ethos at this Hertford law firm, which offers its 56 staff hybrid working and adjusted hours for an optimal work/life balance. A financial wellbeing platform and healthcare cash plan ensure they are fighting fit in both body and bank balance, and each of its three offices (Hertford, Ware and Loughton) has a social and wellbeing champion to promote teamwork. They have organised everything from lunchtime picnics to charity cake bakes.
attwaters.co.uk

AV Dawson Group

At this port operator based in Middlesbrough, all 165 staff receive a £60 annual fun budget to spend on a group activity with their colleagues. There is a free gym, and Fridays are dress-down days. The office has a wellbeing room and access to on-site occupational health one day a week. A women’s network has been established, and directors host monthly meet-and-greet sessions to reinforce team cohesion.
portofmiddlesbrough.com

Axil

Talent does not go to waste at this Corby waste management specialist, which filled 46 per cent of roles internally last year – up from 27 per cent in the previous 12 months. Opportunities to grow professionally include apprenticeships, leadership courses and hands-on coaching from the leadership team. Team outings, Free Lunch Fridays and milestone celebrations build a strong esprit de corps among the team of 220. A holiday buy scheme has been introduced in response to feedback from staff and other benefits include birthdays off and performance-linked bonuses.
axil-is.com

BAO

Hoping to reverse some of the bad press associated with the hospitality industry, this London chain of Taiwanese restaurants looks after its 240 employees. The School of BAO aims to educate them about the realities of the business. “Lessons” have included a trip to Cornwall to visit a supplier’s farm, and fermentation workshops led by the executive chef and one of the senior sous chefs. Incentives for longstanding employees include trips to Paris, Iceland and, of course, Taiwan.
baolondon.com

Belazu

Belazu prides itself on importing only the best ingredients, so why would it compromise standards when it comes to its 225 employees? Its headquarters in Greenford, Middlesex, has a subsidised canteen, and perks include an annual bonus, enhanced family leave, an online GP and a healthcare cash plan. The Employee Benefit Trust has an anonymous hardship line and offers sporting and university grants to workers and their families, while the JEDI group champions justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Staff clubs cover everything from fantasy football to Warhammer.
Belazu is Highly Commended in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for Ethnic Minorities 2025 Spotlight Award
belazu.com

B is for benefits at ingredients firm Belazu, including an annual bonus and enhanced family leave

Bel UK

Blessed are the cheese-makers at this consumer goods manufacturer, known for brands such as Boursin, The Laughing Cow and Babybel. Based in Sevenoaks, Kent, it offers its 62 employees massages and mental-health walks, alongside more traditional benefits such as healthcare cash plans and gym memberships. Charity events include the Bel British Bake Off and a beach clean-up at Margate. In March 2025, the team visited one of the company’s factories in France, while an employee share scheme ensures everyone gets a slice of the wedge.
bel-uk.co.uk

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA)

Despite operating in a challenging environment, this non-profit based in Duns, Berwickshire, aims to do right by everyone, including its 52 employees. It has increased personal safety training and workplace mental health support, while weekly “anchor” days and monthly “Team Time” sessions ensure everybody feels connected. Every quarter, each member of the leadership team shadows a frontline colleague in order to better understand their roles.
berwickshirehousing.org.uk

Boldspace

This B Corp-certified marketing agency, based in London, has made workplace culture key to its commercial growth strategy since its 2020 launch. Its inclusion council meets monthly, while the culture club manages the rollout of a varied social calendar. Perks include private healthcare, unlimited holiday, flexible working and wellness time within working hours. Each of the 50 employees has access to a bespoke development programme and £50 a month to spend via the Heka benefits platform.
Boldspace wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 Industry Award in the Marketing and Advertising sector (Medium)
boldspace.com

Boodles

Family-owned Liverpool jewellery company Boodles is proud to know its 130 employees individually. Free healthcare is provided for all staff to keep their physical selves in shape, and mental-health provision is also available. All colleagues embark on a comprehensive training programme for their development, continuing throughout their time at Boodles. Generous annual leave and a day off on your birthday are among the benefits, as are a pension and death-in-service benefits.
boodles.com

Boston Multi Family Office

This Isle of Man financial services firm prides itself on its culture of trust and transparency. Flexible working hours are offered in pursuit of achieving healthy work-life balances for the 79 employees, and the Boston Academy, a board and senior management-led initiative, is available to all staff, offering a wide range of training opportunities. Benefits include private healthcare, life insurance, travel insurance and a bonus scheme, as well as fruit provision in the office.
bostonmfo.com

Boult Wade Tennant

The 239 employees at this London IP firm enjoy flexible working options, including remote working and adaptable hours, to ensure a good work-life balance, while an enhanced appraisal system, as well as mentorship, coaching and leadership programmes, encourage personal development. Equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives, social mobility and charity committees promote equal opportunities and community engagement, and a comprehensive benefits package includes life assurance, private medical insurance and discounted gym membership.
boult.com

Brain in Hand

This support service, based in Exeter, has a simple mission: to help neurodivergent people reach their full potential. The company is 100 per cent remote, to support the 104 employees’ work-life balance and has adopted a nine-day fortnight. Staff can take a wellbeing day once every two weeks, while in-person company events provide opportunities for collaboration. Individual training budgets empower colleagues to pursue additional education, and newly added to the roster of benefits is private medical insurance.
braininhand.co.uk

Burgerism

Founded in 2018, Manchester-based Burgerism has built its brand across the northwest, picking up celebrity fans including rapper Aitch and boxer Tommy Fury. Development workshops and its online academy serve up opportunities to grow in the business. More than 80 per cent of supervisors have been promoted internally, with many moving into management roles. Two of the five-strong operations team started in store, in part-time roles. Toppings for the 97 employees include free food on shift and biannual social events.
Burgerism wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Industry Award in the Hospitality sector (Medium)
burgerism.co.uk

BWP Group

An annual company trip abroad, pay-day lunches, regular socials and an early finish on Friday are among the benefits of working for this marketing agency. Based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, the company increased its workforce by 20 to 62 last year, with the new intake including four former employees. Everybody gets £500 a year to spend on training of their choice, in addition to free online courses, and once a year they all head abroad to destinations that have included Barcelona, Rome and Marbella.
bwpgroup.com

Carbon Underwriting

This London insurance agency was founded with a desire to bring a fresh perspective to the insurance industry. Culture remains key, and the 76 employees are encouraged to break from their desks to play pool in the dog-friendly office. The firm operates a hybrid working model and offers colleagues private health insurance and a generous pension plan. There are regular “lunch and learn” sessions and breakfast is provided in the office once a week.
carbonuw.com

Carrington West

A daily pulse survey helps take the temperature of this Portsmouth recruitment company’s 108 employees so it can act quickly on feedback. Monthly peer-nominated awards highlight individuals who demonstrate company values in exceptional ways, contributing to a workplace where people feel seen. An in-house trainer forms part of a development programme that features personalised learning style assessments and four-year career plans. Perks include private healthcare, discounted gym membership, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Carrington West wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 Industry Award in the Business and Management Services sector (Medium)
carringtonwest.com

Cavendish Consulting

With offices across the UK and headquarters in London, this communications consultancy has a raft of initiatives to keep its 155 staff happy. Flexible working allows them to work two to three days a week at the office and the rest at home. A wellbeing scheme includes private healthcare, discounted gym membership, free annual health checks and a 12-month Headspace subscription. An annual CavFest sees everybody getting together to celebrate, and all employees finish at Friday lunchtime throughout August.
cavendishconsulting.com

Centrick

Over half of the leadership roles at this Birmingham property management company, are held by women, and those with caring commitments are well supported. A team of mental-health first-aiders is on hand, while the employee assistance programme supports the team of 223. Informal social events allow teams to build connections and Wellbeing Wednesdays involve a healthy lunch and a wellbeing initiative. The Centrick Academy offers training, and benefits include birthdays off, family-friendly leave policies and menopause leave.
centrick.co.uk

Certus Card Group

Certus makes plastic membership and reward cards for firms from Holland & Barrett to Cineworld. The firm, based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has 135 employees who have signed themselves up to an employer with good career prospects. There are plenty of opportunities for training and progression, an open-door policy to resolve any issues and comprehensive benefits including flexible working and regular social gatherings.
certuscardgroup.com

Chapel Down

At this award-winning English wine producer, based in London and with a vineyard in Kent, 25 per cent of the 84 staff have been with the company for more than five years. And it’s no wonder. Benefits include performance bonuses, enhanced family leave, an employee assistance programme and birthdays off. But perhaps the greatest assets are the liquid ones. As well as discounts at the vineyard shop and restaurant, workers get a wine allowance and enjoy extracurricular activities such as wine tastings.
chapeldown.com

Chapel Down staff visit the Tenterden vineyard after the quarterly company update in April 2025

Chapter 2

Last year marked another chapter for this London recruitment tech agency after Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett invested in and joined the company. The business, which counts The Crown Estates and Centrica among clients, offers hybrid and flexible working to enable the 64 employees to balance their personal life and work. Staff regularly fundraise and volunteer and get together for social events. Private healthcare with family cover and retail discounts are among the benefits.
chapter2.group

char.gy

Ten Personal Fulfilment days, which include time off for birthday celebrations, volunteering, life admin and doing something innovative to develop their careers, give the 92 staff at this London electric vehicle charging provider a real boost. The B Corp manages more than 3,600 public charge points across the UK and has secured a £130m contract to install 6,000 chargers for Brighton & Hove City Council. Benefits include discretionary performance-related bonuses and an electric car scheme.
char.gy

Clarasys

Employees are the main shareholders of this London international business consultancy where the advisory board includes people from all levels. A buddy scheme and an assigned coach give new starters a smooth start and an in-house performance psychologist helps individuals to perform at their best. People can work remotely, including from abroad. Clarasys, which also has a team in Boston, offers its 151 employees perks including free lunch, monthly socials, a team-based reward bonus and an annual profit share.
clarasys.com

ClarusONE Sourcing Services

All 80 staff at this London pharmaceutical wholesaler have a strong connection to improving people’s health. Staff are motivated by employee of the month awards and the leadership team runs a remote check-in on Fridays. Additional days off are offered in recognition of staff cultural holidays, while there are enhanced family leave provisions. An employee assistance programme includes paid-for counselling sessions. Other benefits feature private healthcare and free snacks and drinks.
clarusonesourcing.com

Cogent Skills

This Warrington science and technology skills provider gives its 110 employees training and development opportunities including apprenticeships, degrees and postgraduate qualifications. The charity offers flexible, hybrid or office-based work options, driven by role requirements and focused on outcomes, not hours. Two annual awaydays bring staff together for corporate training and team building, with Blackpool Pleasure Beach a destination last year. Staff can bring their dogs to work, and benefits include a company performance-based bonus, six per cent pension contributions and up to 39 days’ holiday.
Cogent Skills is Highly Commended in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for Women 2025 Spotlight Award
cogentskills.com

Collaborate Global

Chichester creative experience agency Collaborate Global has a people-first approach that nurtures its 60 employees. An anonymous feedback platform surveys colleagues twice a year and staff get development days to grow their interests outside work and a paid day off and £125 contribution towards whatever they might be interested in. Health cash plans, 24/7 GP services and counselling are among the benefits. A four-week onboarding scheme caters for new starters, and the office is dog-friendly.
collaborateglobal.com

Compass CHC

The 79 staff at this continuing healthcare funding company, based in Barnstaple, Devon, benefit from remote working, life assurance and a share option scheme that gives them a financial stake in the success of the business. A health and wellbeing platform allows 24/7 access to an online GP and emotional support, while Vivup provides more than 1,150 lifestyle discounts. Twice a year, the company gets together for a meeting, usually combined with a fun social activity such as gingerbread decorating.
continuing-healthcare.co.uk

Coreus Group

This Exeter construction consultancy hopes to be a company its 52 people want to work for. It offers flexible working and unlimited holiday so staff can find a work-life balance that suits them. It also contributes to private health insurance and gym memberships and offers enhanced maternity/paternity pay plus a hamper of congratulatory goodies. A peer-to-peer reward scheme means that employees have an allowance of £50 to recognise each other’s efforts.
coreusgroup.com

Cotswold Fayre & Flourish

This company, which includes a food and drink wholesaler and two farm shops, helps its 150 staff thrive with increased training opportunities and a contribution of up to £200 to do something that challenges them. Based in Theale, near Reading, the firm aims to grow revenues from just under £30m to £100m by 2030. Staff get a share of the profits after six months’ service and a two-week sabbatical on full pay, or four weeks on half pay, after seven years.
cotswold-fayre.co.uk

CovertSwarm

New starters at this London cybersecurity specialist receive a swag box on their first day in work: part of the plan to help all 65 colleagues reach their potential. At the remote-first firm, quarterly performance reviews and regular employee surveys help to balance business and colleague needs. Staff enjoy unlimited holiday allowance, private healthcare and electric vehicle schemes as part of their benefits package, which is regularly reviewed to ensure that it ticks the right boxes.
covertswarm.com

Crayon UK

Social events, charitable initiatives and wellbeing programmes add a splash of colour at this global IT consultancy. Flexible hours, hybrid working options and unlimited annual leave help the 132-strong UK team in High Wycombe find a work/life balance. Skill-building opportunities include an apprenticeship programme, the Leadership 101 course and professional certifications. Private medical insurance and an EV car scheme are among the benefits at Oslo-based Crayon, which operates across 46 countries and is due to merge with Swiss-based IT firm SoftwareOne in June.
crayon.com

Daemon

This London tech consulting business prides itself on being passionate about its people, with the aim of using technology to make the world a better place for staff and customers alike. It has 131 staff and offers remote-by-default working, and encourages a culture of open feedback with collaboration sessions, regular twice monthly development meetings and twice-yearly evidence-based progression opportunities.
dae.mn

Design Portfolio

For the past 34 years, this London corporate communications expert has stayed true to its corporate values of being collaborative, creative and considerate. Its 100 workers enjoy flexible hybrid working, enhanced annual leave and the opportunity to take sabbaticals and buy/sell holidays. They also receive gifts for getting married, having babies, buying a house and celebrating milestone birthdays. The CEO joined 25 years ago as an admin assistant.
design-portfolio.co.uk

DeSimone

An annual Vermont ski trip and the chance to try sheep-herding in Yorkshire are among team-building opportunities at this structural engineering consultancy. Boasting 23 locations across the world, DeSimone has 55 UK staff across its Manchester and Hebden Bridge offices and London headquarters.The company provides regular performance reviews, online training and internal lectures. Benefits include pension, private medical insurance, life insurance and enhanced maternity/paternity entitlement, plus a £600 annual allowance for fitness, wellbeing and childcare costs.
de-simone.com

deverellsmith

This London global property and real estate recruitment specialist makes staff feel valued with two annual company trips abroad and unlimited holidays. Tailored development plans and coaching and mentoring keep the team of 58 motivated and growing professionally – the average tenure is five years. Rewards include bonus schemes and share and profit-sharing opportunities. Monthly complimentary barber services, bi-monthly nail technician visits, quarterly wellness days and discounted gym membership also boost spirits, while socials, seasonal parties and payday celebrations add the fun factor.
deverellsmith.com

Easyfairs

At this events business, management is proud of having created an environment in which the 130 colleagues are listened to, with a company forum encouraging staff to suggest workplace initiatives. An external life and wellbeing coach visits the Twickenham office twice a month, with a company yoga class run at a local studio. Colleagues are encouraged to play pool in the office, and regular social events are arranged. Perks include birthdays off work and long-service awards.
easyfairs.com

EDSB Compliance Solutions

This Leeds fire and security compliance specialist nurtures careers with its training programmes and “grow our own” policy which saw 15 per cent of the team being promoted last year. The firm, which designs, installs, and maintains fire and security systems for businesses such as Chanel, Colliers and Pizza Express, offers its 193 employees benefits including an all-expenses paid Christmas party, employee recognition scheme, their birthday off, the ability to buy and sell holiday and fuel and expense cards.
edsb.co.uk

Engage

Showing people a good time is all in a day’s work at this London corporate hospitality and event management firm. And the largesse extends to its 70 staff. As well as uncapped sales commissions and incentives, employees can take work-from-home days and long lunches up to two hours Monday to Thursday. Alongside regular benefits such as flexible annual leave and critical illness cover, there are monthly Virgin Active exercise classes, from cycle power to Pilates. Regular socials ensure that everybody feels invited to the party.
engagehospitality.co.uk

Envitia

Employee wellbeing comes first at this Horsham digital and data services expert. It offers its 83 staff mental-health resources, financial advice and flexible working, together with initiatives to ensure the team feels supported. These include a buddy scheme and mental health awareness training for all managers. Regular company-wide meetings, satisfaction surveys and anonymous feedback allow issues to be raised in a safe and constructive manner.
envitia.com

Eyespace Eyewear

At Bromsgrove eyewear supplier Eyespace Eyewear, a supportive culture ensures that every team member feels valued. Flexible working puts an emphasis on developing a healthy work-life balance, while there’s an in-house mental-health first aider, and access to counselling services. Benefits for the 50 employees include annual eye tests and flu jabs, free parking, and increased holiday allowance for long service. Employee appraisals give the firm opportunities to listen to staff, and achievements are celebrated via a peer-to-peer recognition system.
eyespace-eyewear.com

Family Adventures Group

Work is child’s play for the 210 employees at this Somerset-based group, which runs children’s leisure venues and day nurseries across the southwest and Midlands. The Apprenticeship Academy, Future Leaders Programme and over 40 hours a year of continuing professional development promotes professional growth. Staff feedback has helped refine policies and enhance benefits and wellbeing initiatives including emergency childcare, hardship support and flexible working pilots. Perks include childcare discounts and up to 39 days’ leave, including birthdays off.
familyadventuresgroup.co.uk

Finatal

Promising international mobility alongside internal progression, this London recruitment and executive search firm has offices in New York and Frankfurt. Benefits for its 100 staff include free gym membership and access to private health insurance, while the employee of the month award allows winners to score their own wish-list prize worth up to £500. There are quarterly women’s breakfasts, a group to support working fathers, and high performers have the chance to join an annual ski trip and summer weekend away.
finatal.com

First Event

As an employee-owned company, this Leeds event management firm shares its profits with its 74 staff through a tax-free bonus scheme. Team members, who are encouraged to bring their dogs to work, enjoy unlimited holidays and flexible working in terms of hours and location. As well as a social calendar that includes yoga sessions, there is also a social conscience, with events such as dragon-boat race days, Tough Mudder challenges and sleep-outs helping to raise money for the homeless.
firstevent.co.uk

Flixmedia

This London marketing technology company knows how to sell itself to its 63 employees. Rewards include arts and crafts days, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, flexible hours, hybrid working and team-building events. Where possible, it tries to promote from within. It is clearly doing something right, as some workers who have left the company have ended up rejoining at a later date.
flixmedia.com

Forensic Analytics

A strong, people-centred culture is vital to this digital forensics company based in Letchworth Garden City. Management has worked to maintain the close-knit family feel even as the company has grown to 74 people. Flexible working, a commitment to social responsibility and weekly yoga sessions all form part of the firm’s commitment to ensuring colleagues’ wellbeing. An annual staff and family barbecue is much anticipated, with everyone brought together for a weekend of celebration.
forensicanalytics.io

Fresh Start in Education

This alternative education provider based in Folkestone, Kent, achieved Investors in People gold status in May 2024, after holding silver for nine years. It offers its 191 staff 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free counselling, 24/7 GP appointments and free eye tests. Recognition comes in the form of employee of the month and length of service awards, while to make sure everyone is on the same page, they all read the same book: previous selections include Dare to Lead and Diary of a CEO.
freshstartineducation.co.uk

Genomics

This Oxford health-tech company has built a culture of feedback for its 112 employees. Internal recognition is visible in the office, while management holds regular open-door sessions. Pay is externally benchmarked, and women hold 57 per cent of senior leadership roles. “Lunch and Learn” sessions run every six weeks as part of the company’s focus on developing colleagues, and social events are hosted by a dedicated committee. Benefits include access to a virtual GP, enhanced parental leave and a Vitality healthcare plan.
genomics.com

Gilbert-Ash

Belfast contractor Gilbert-Ash has a dedicated wellbeing group that encourages the 180 staff to be proactive in managing their physical and mental health. The company is proud of its culture of continuous learning and supports staff with educational courses designed to help them progress. Internal awards celebrate work done at all levels, and members of staff take part in mentoring. The firm works with wellbeing partners, and staff are signposted towards the employee assistance programme.
gilbert-ash.com

Goodnotes

Stock options and performance-based bonuses give staff a stake in the success of this London note-taking app creator. Goodnotes won Apple’s iPad App of the Year in 2022 and now has more than 25 million monthly users. Its remote-first approach offers the 81 staff flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK. A travel budget allows employees to visit the Hong Kong office plus industry-leading conferences, and the UK team meet up with colleagues from across Europe and Asia for company retreats.
goodnotes.com

Goughs Solicitors

At this legal outfit, with offices across Wiltshire, the 121 staff are as crucial as the clients. To reflect the importance of their efforts, an annual profit-share bonus scheme was introduced in 2022, and quarterly prize draws might see them winning anything from afternoon teas to theatre tickets. Benefits include private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, gym membership, enhanced maternity/paternity leave and a generous referral scheme. There were 28 internal promotions from April 2023 to April 2025.
goughs.co.uk

Green Park

Founded in 2006, and with clients including HSBC and Ocado, this London recruiter knows how to treat its 62 employees. Staff can enjoy hybrid working and three days off for charitable pursuits as well as paid time off over the Christmas break. For those who do venture in, there are book and lunch clubs, free Monday breakfasts and pizza nights, plus frequent visits from Valerie, the company dog. Fortnightly meetings and quarterly pulse surveys check that everyone is as happy as she is.
green-park.co.uk

Grosvenor Property UK

This property developer wants its people to create “low-carbon buildings and vibrant places, improving urban biodiversity, supporting the creation of new homes and contributing to London’s success.” Its 220 employees can see their progress in the city surrounding their Grosvenor Street base as well as annual performance and development reviews linked directly to the business strategy. Benefits include bonuses, a generous pension scheme, excellent family leave and private medical insurance. And there is a free daily lunch.
grosvenor.com

Hall Brown Family Law

This Manchester law firm has grown its staff to 66 since 2016, with growth attributed to the culture and wellbeing of the team. Flexible working, no fee income targets for lawyers and support for physical and mental wellbeing all play a role in this. Staff are provided with mentors to support their professional growth and there is a generous parental leave policy. Benefits include private medical insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme and private dental care via salary sacrifice.
hallbrown.co.uk

Hall Hunter Partnership

This Wokingham farming business has been family-run since 1966 and has a focus on creating a healthy community within sustainable farming. The majority of staff live on-site in fully furnished accommodation, where monthly parties are hosted. Employee surveys assess the needs of the 174 permanent staff, while quarterly employee awards recognise performance. Benefits include housing assistance, with interest-free employee loans of up to £20,000 to help with house purchases. There is also life assurance, medical insurance and a healthcare cash plan.
hallhunter.com

Hamilton Barnes

At this London recruiter ambition is not just encouraged, it thrives. The firm’s development programme for its 99 staff includes hands-on coaching from CEO George Barnes and other directors, who prioritise wellbeing with on-site mental-health and performance coaching. The company has a five-a-side football team, rugby sevens team and running club, all of which foster teamwork and promote a healthy work-life balance. Employee feedback is actively sought, and incentives include trips away for top performers.
hamilton-barnes.com

Harlech Foodservice

This family-run catering supplier, based in Gwynedd, cares passionately about the morale of its 245-strong workforce. Teamwork is encouraged by management and this is felt key to the company’s wider success. Colleagues are motivated to have a say, making them feel valued, and last year almost 20 per cent were promoted from within the business. Benefits include staff discounts and a pension scheme, cycle-to-work, a wellbeing programme and a well-regarded Christmas hamper.
harlech.co.uk

Hexegic

At this London IT security firm, the team of 74 come first. The company is committed to hiring and supporting military veterans and more than 40 per cent of the workforce come from these backgrounds. Management take pride in helping them transition their skills into the technology sector and value their unique skillsets. Benefits include company-wide social events every year, dental coverage, and a wellness programme that gives employees £100 a month to spend on related areas.
hexegic.com

Hillier Hopkins

A friendly supportive environment, personal development and training schemes, including apprenticeships, add up to low staff turnover and long-serving staff at this Watford accountancy practice. Many of the senior team began their careers here as students, including the managing principal. The firm, which has offices in Milton Keynes and London, cultivates good working relationships with social events, summer awaydays and two-day, off-site conferences. The 241 staff get a day off to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
hillierhopkins.co.uk

Hilton London Bankside

Hotel employees can sometimes be almost as temporary as their guests. But Hilton London Bankside has managed to decrease its staff turnover from around 66 per cent to just 25 per cent, thanks to its commitment to team satisfaction and career development. The hotel, on London’s busy South Bank, offers its 180 employees various training schemes and has an assisted learning programme with placements for young people who are neurodiverse. Wellness programmes range from yoga to “back therapy” to soothe hard-working limbs.
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Cecilia Soren, food and beverage host at Hilton London Bankside, welcomes guests to the hotel restaurant

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Hope&Glory PR

It’s good news for job prospects at this London PR agency where more than a third of the 85 employees started as interns, including three board directors. The company, whose clients include Chelsea football club, Disney and IKEA, offers a £2,000 per person annual training budget alongside £1,750 development bursaries, which contributed to 27 promotions last year. Staff, who work three days in the office and anywhere they want for the other two, have protected out-of-hours’ time. Perks include performance bonuses and £25 a month towards gym membership.
hopeandglorypr.com

Hoppers Restaurants

At London restaurant group Hoppers, teamwork among the 100 colleagues is prized. All staff have a paid volunteering day, and mental-health support is provided, as is access to financial advice. There is also a cycle to work scheme. Colleagues’ life milestones are celebrated with a gift from the company, and loyalty is rewarded with an additional day’s leave for every year of service. Benefits include discounted gym memberships and a subscription to CALM, to support mindfulness.
hopperslondon.com

Hudgell Solicitors

Everybody has a voice at this employee-owned Hull-based law practice. The 168-strong team contribute to decision making and share in the profits, with bonuses worth £2,500 paid last year. Founded in 1997 by Neil Hudgell, the firm, which has a hub in Manchester and a consulting office in London, has been involved in high-profile cases including the Post Office Horizon scandal and the Manchester Arena Inquiry. Staff receive training in dealing with distressing situations. More than 75 per cent of the team are first-generation university graduates.
hudgellsolicitors.co.uk

IMEX Group

This Hove global trade show business gave staff an additional Christmas bonus plus two days’ extra leave after hitting its 2025 profit target one year early. The organisation, which runs the IMEX Frankfurt and IMEX America exhibitions, offers its 82 employees hybrid working with no core office hours and options including a four-day week or nine-day fortnight. Everyone is entitled to one week of paid support annually which can be used for caring responsibilities or self-care. Two of the days can be used for volunteering.
imexevents.com

Indurent

Formed in 2024 after the merger of St Modwen Logistics and Industrials REIT, Indurent is one of the UK’s largest providers of industrial and logistics warehousing. A strong collaborative culture and regular social activities, including monthly gatherings and annual events, help strengthen relationships across teams and departments. The London business, owned by alternative asset manager Blackstone, encourages professional development at every level. The 118 employees enjoy benefits such as private healthcare, a cycle-to-work scheme, travel insurance and an employee assistance programme.
indurent.com

Inprova

This Warrington procurement specialist is keen to make improvements for its customers and its workforce of 81. Feedback from bi-monthly sessions runs by chief executive Steve Malone have resulted in training initiatives, a benefits review and new coffee machines. The B Corp, which provides outsourcing, technology and consultancy services, holds workday tree-planting sessions and encourages cycling to work and car shares. Wellbeing initiatives include massage therapy, yoga, a ‘walk and talk’ group and men’s health programmes.
inprova.com

Insanity

Independent talent management business Insanity has built a workplace culture on the key values of transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to diversity. Continuous learning is prioritised for the 66 colleagues, each of whom are offered a comprehensive training programme. Personal development and volunteering days are paid for by the company, which operates flexible working. Dogs are welcome in the Kings Cross office, and there are opportunities to work from abroad. Benefits include enhanced parental leave and your birthday off.
insanity.com

Insmed

Making a difference to people’s lives drives staff at this global New Jersey-based biopharmaceutical company. The business, which makes drugs to treat serious and rare diseases, employs more than 1,000 people worldwide, including 85 in Cambridge and Shoreham-on-Sea. Employees volunteer in their respective communities during an annual company-wide Global Day of Good. The remuneration package includes performance-based bonuses, equity grants, private medical, dental and vision insurance and a generous pension.
insmed.com

Intellica

A 98 per cent retention rate reflects the happy buzz at this pensions data specialist. Based in Liverpool’s famous Royal Liver Building, staff harvest honey from the rooftop beehive and can take advantage of activities from a walking club to baking days and weekly yoga and meditation sessions. Intellica’s actuarial talent programme helps under-represented groups enter the industry and the team of 62 grows professionally through its career plans, mentorship, and training budgets. Rewards include annual company bonuses and corporate tickets at Everton football club.
Intellica wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 Industry Award in the Financial Services sector (Medium)
intellica.co.uk

Jet Plant Hire

This Evesham company specialises in the hire of plant equipment for road surfacing. Its extensive fleet is used on projects across England and Wales from keeping car parks smooth for Tesco customers to resurfacing sections of the M3. Eight mental-health first aiders and weekly wellbeing visits provide support for the workforce of 116. The company has its own training school and offers perks including gym membership, regular social gatherings and a paid volunteer day.
jetplant.co.uk

Julius Baer International

This wealth manager is proud of its collaborative culture, where each of the 245 London-based colleagues’ contributions are appreciated. Employees are given four volunteering days a year to spend with communities they are passionate about and these help to achieve the company’s purpose to create value beyond wealth. The London office has a cardio room, reflection room and a gaming corner. Employee benefits are designed to support the wide range of demographics, from nursery vouchers to pension savings.
juliusbaer.com

Karl Tatler Estate Agents & Lettings

This estate agency with eight locations across the Wirral has an excellent staff retention record. A third of its 120 workforce have been with the company for more than five years, and 15 per cent for more than ten. It keeps them happy with regular awards for top performers, weekly Pilates classes and an early finish on Friday. Staff at the central office in Heswall can make use of a custom-built bar area with a pool table, table tennis, darts and board games. In 2024, all senior hires, including three new directors, came from within the business.
karltatler.com

KellyOCG

If work gets stressful at this recruitment consultancy, employees can retire to the wellbeing corner and dive into a “calm app”. The Telford business has 157 people and invests in both their career progression and their work-life balance. New employees get a buddy, everyone has a mentor, and flexible work is open to all. People can choose from benefits including private medical insurance or extra holiday and even when people leave, a “strong boomerang culture” means they often return.
kellyocg.com

Kocho

A welcome pack with details of who’s who, a note from the chief executive and people director, and local places to go for lunch makes newcomers feel welcome at this London IT services consultancy. Almost 40 per cent of vacancies are filled internally and staff feel appreciated, with more than 400 peer-to-peer “thank yous” given out a month. Benefits for the 240 employees include a work from abroad policy, an electric car scheme, private medical insurance and their birthday off.
kocho.co.uk

Kricket Group

The April wild garlic outing is a highlight of the social calendar at this London restaurant group. Employees have access to free mortgage advice, and new parents are offered baby first aid classes. A suggestion box allows the 144 colleagues to submit anonymous feedback, while those who have served 10 years are entitled to a paid sabbatical. Benefits include a discount on food and drinks, cost-price purchasing, and an employee assistance programme.
kricket.co.uk

Head chef Ram Khadka and co-founder Rik Campbell on the 2024 Kricket team trip to Mumbai

L&R UK

At Burton upon Trent medical device manufacturer Lohmann and Rauscher, monthly one-to-ones are encouraged to ensure that all 92 staff are working to achieve their potential. An employee assistance programme and wellbeing platform with personalised benefits are in place to support colleagues’ wellbeing, while the managing director provides fortnightly updates to all to ensure strong communication across the business. Benefits include private medical insurance, access to independent financial advice, and corporate discounts.
lohmann-rauscher.co.uk

Lemonaid Motor Legal

Rotherham insurance company Lemonaid has created a workplace culture in which the 50 employees can challenge ideas. Hybrid working is offered, and a flexible development framework helps staff identify what is important to them. An in-house “fun committee” organises office sports days and Easter egg hunts, while staff parties are fully funded. Human resources host monthly drop-in sessions, and mental-health first aiders will be added to the line-up this year.
lemonaid.legal

LHV Bank

At this London bank with Estonian roots, management believe work should be enjoyable and purposeful. After a qualifying period, the 215 colleagues can take advantage of the company’s sabbatical programme to explore personal ambitions, and they also enjoy wellbeing days on top of annual leave. Extra time off is given for major milestones, and additional financial support is provided for new parents. Further benefits include access to mental-health support, social events and private healthcare.
lhv.com

The LHV banking services team at the MPE (Merchant Payment Ecosystem) event in Berlin

Longbow Venues

The ethos of this Derbyshire hospitality business is simple: people over profits, always. The firm, which runs five venues in the Peak District, including an 800-year-old coaching inn which features in Jane Eyre, has above industry staffing levels and always give the 220-strong team Christmas Day off. Training includes sessions led by Raymond Blanc-trained chefs, and managers, 75 per cent of whom have been promoted from within, are tasked with identifying rising stars. Everyone has received a 10 per cent pay rise in the past year.
longbowvenues.com

Lovat Parks

With headquarters in London and locations across the country, this holiday park company has 121 employees. It offers perks such as an extra day off for birthdays, 50 per cent discounts on holidays and team referral bonuses. Depending on the role, staff might also benefit from life insurance, private medical insurance and performance bonuses. All workers get two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro rata for part-timers) and can vote a colleague for team member of the month/year, with cash prizes for the latter.
lovatparks.com

Market Harborough Building Society

Established in 1870, this Leicestershire business has branches scattered across the Midlands. Its 153 employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working, enhanced family leave, private medical cover, a medical cash plan and an employee assistance programme for 24/7 support. Every staff member also gets two days of paid volunteering per year – three in a leap year – and the company has purchased seven homes in Market Harborough to rent to people in need.
mhbs.co.uk

Marks Sattin

Proud of its 4.5 score on Glassdoor, this specialist recruitment and executive search outfit with UK-wide reach wants to keep its 95 staff giving top marks. Every quarter, nominated employees can enjoy a day of fun with the management team, and every year the top performers are taken on a luxury holiday. Day-to-day perks include hybrid working, early-finish Fridays and 24/7 GP access, alongside benefits such as private healthcare and dental, critical illness cover and life assurance. Family Flex means there is no need to miss those important life moments.
markssattin.co.uk

Medialab Group

Wellbeing is a priority at London media agency Medialab, with almost 10 per cent of the team being fully trained mental-health first aiders. To help the work-life balance of the 172 staff, the firm has set a 7pm-7am email embargo and provides mentoring across the business. To recognise staff loyalty, it funds a weekend away for those with five years’ service and a week away for those with a decade’s service. Benefits include private medical insurance and gym discounts.
medialabgroup.co.uk

Menicon

It’s important that everyone has a clear vision of their role and objectives at this contact lens manufacturer – so their free lens allowance can’t hurt. The 52 employees at the Northampton-based business – owned by Japan’s largest contact lens manufacturer – have a well-organised culture, from training opportunities to charity events. Each department organises its own internal coaching and there are regular communication opportunities. Rewards include a good pension, health insurance, choice of a car allowance or company car and free eye tests.
menicon.co.uk

Mesh-AI

This London tech outfit wants its 116 employees to feel at home from day one, assigning each one a buddy to make them feel welcome. A mentor scheme, monthly feedback and peer-to-peer reviews continue the support, while there is also a £2,000 training budget and five training days per year for personal advancement. Benefits include enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working hours for primary caregivers, private health insurance, life insurance and wellness support with Spill. Monthly Value Awards recognise those who have gone above and beyond.
mesh-ai.com

Mintra

At Aberdeen online training course provider Mintra, a team of volunteer members of staff offer support to colleagues in support of the firm’s wellbeing initiatives. Confidential counselling and mental-health services are available, alongside career development pathways. The firm’s annual employee appreciation day shows gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the 120 staff and fosters a sense of community. Perks include private medical and dental care, enhanced family leave, and flexible and remote working.
mintra.com

Mintra support centre manager Ryan Mitchell and accountant Courtney Shield testing virtual reality

Momentum Group

Launched in 2018, this Liverpool construction, property management, facilities management and maintenance firm has a workforce of 54. Every month it holds “Time To” events to support staff wellbeing. Time to Talk encourages sharing, Time to Play is for team-building and Time to Contribute is all about volunteering and charity. The company also gives to local causes through its Momentum Foundation, and matches employee fundraising up to £250 per person per year. Annual away days give the whole team the chance to unwind together.
themomentumgroup.co.uk

MoneyPlus

At debt advice service MoneyPlus monthly town hall meetings are held to give the 155 employees a deeper insight into how the business is run. There are plenty of learning and development opportunities, and investment has been made in external training programmes to complement internal schemes. A wellbeing counsellor supports the team in protecting their mental health, and one-to-one therapy sessions are offered. Colleagues have free access to the 24/7 gym and subsidised cafe at the Salford office.
moneyplusadvice.com

Monument Bank

This London financial outfit offers its 99 employees the chance to take advantage of hybrid working, the option of working abroad for short periods, as well as enhanced annual leave. Benefits include private medical cover, life insurance, a contributory pension scheme and equity. Meanwhile, the equality, diversity and inclusion group holds a programme of events to make sure that everyone feels part of the team.
monument.co

MoonPay

People can reach for the stars at this cryptocurrency payments company which promotes the Japanese philosophy of kaizen, or continuous growth – and since all 86 London-based employees are shareholders, they are in line for the rewards too. Other things that make up its “block” acronym of values are being hungry, levelling up to opportunities, owning the company and being “crypto curious”. Benefits include unlimited time off, comprehensive private healthcare, regular team events and social groups for everything from photography to fitness.
moonpay.com

MSL Property Care Services

This Halifax facilities management company keeps the house in order for a wide range of businesses providing services from maintenance to emergency repairs, renovations and refurbishments. The firm provides its 82 employees with training and development programmes while monthly bonus and customer service recognition schemes reward those going the extra mile. Regular fundraising activities, from coffee mornings to charity runs and Christmas jumper Day, boost team spirit. Perks include a medical expense scheme, discount schemes including 10 per cent off at B&Q and subsidised gym membership.
msl-ltd.co.uk

Nell’s Pizza

At this family-run fast food company, which has four locations across Greater Manchester, the 135 staff are as important as the customers. Rotas are produced two weeks in advance so employees can plan ahead, they receive free food and drink during their shifts and a generous discount at other times, while Wagestream allows them to access their earnings before payday. In the past year the company has introduced enhanced maternity and paternity packages while giving placement and employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
nellspizza.co.uk

NEOM Wellbeing

Its mission is to “supercharge the wellbeing of our communities and planet” – and the 136 employees at this personal care and home fragrance company don’t fare too badly either. The Harrogate firm’s people-first policy means wellbeing and volunteering days, monthly meetings with the chief executive to keep communication flowing and training that includes soft skills. Other benefits at the female-dominated firm include flexible working, enhanced sick leave, frequent social events, staff discounts and a monthly product allowance.
neomwellbeing.com

Gabrielle Dunwell, retail education executive at Harrogate personal care company NEOM Wellbeing

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Nikwax

This outdoor kit protection company, based in Wadhurst, East Sussex, is owned by its 109 employees, each of whom has a stake in the company’s growth and profitability. An enhanced benefits programme promotes health and wellbeing with high levels of annual leave, while hybrid working is offered with a weekly team day in the office. Paid childcare is among the benefits, regular employee surveys are carried out and the firm looks to promote from within where possible.
nikwax.com

Nineteen Group

Founded in 2019 with a staff of 30, this London exhibition organiser now employs 174 people, retaining 92 per cent of that original team. Colleagues who embody company values can win £100 vouchers and be entered into holiday competitions. There are clubs for movie lovers, rock-climbing and running, and two wellbeing days a year are set aside for mental and physical health. The company also celebrates big life changes, with £1,000 towards weddings and free nappies for three months for new parents.
nineteengroup.com

Noble Rot

This London restaurant group aims to redefine what a career in wine and hospitality looks like in the UK, placing an emphasis on career development for its 119 employees. Staff forums three times a year give team members the chance to share ideas about the business, and round-table discussions encourage collaboration. Benefits include food and drink discounts, while development trips have featured pasta-making trips to Piemonte for head chefs and to Bordeaux for sommeliers.
noblerot.co.uk

Nockolds Solicitors

Charitable and community events, together days and regular socials nurture good working relationships among the team of 178 at this Hertfordshire legal services and independent financial advice firm. Nockolds, which has offices in London and Estepona, Spain, has a clear development structure so workers can see what their career paths look like and what they need to do to follow them. Mental-health first aiders and regular wellbeing events support staff and benefits include private healthcare, an annual discretionary bonus and subsidised parking.
nockolds.co.uk

Odin Vision

The Norse god Odin sacrificed one of his eyes to gain wisdom. The 64 employees of this medical technology firm that creates AI-powered endoscopic scanning to improve cancer detection certainly do not feel work is a sacrifice without reward. “Team members have the opportunity to engage directly with cancer patients and survivors, reinforcing the meaningful difference their efforts make,” one employee says. The London firm offers flexible working, private healthcare, good pensions, a dog-friendly office and fun activities like cocktail-making sessions.
odin-vision.com

One Big Circle

This Bristol tech company aims to be one big family, with an active social team organising everything from book, chess and bread-making clubs to litter-picking sessions, baking competitions and more. Every quarter, after a full company update, a member of the 60-strong team is invited to talk about their passions – past topics include storm-chasing, boxing and underwater exploration. Working hours are flexible and benefits include health insurance, wellbeing support, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, bike storage facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.
One Big Circle wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 Industry Award in the Technology sector (Medium)
onebigcircle.co.uk

One Big Circle systems engineer Ben Barker shows off a laser tube from a Network Rail measurement train

Opus Business Advisory Group

Buckinghamshire advisory firm Opus Business Advisory Group is proud to be a place where its 113 employees want to work. The firm places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming workplace for neuro-diverse staff and all workers are encouraged to enjoy their professional development journeys. Hybrid working is offered, with three days in the office. Benefits include private medical cover and access to a private GP, utility bill support and an employee assistance programme.
opusllp.com

Otherway

This design and communications studio with offices in London and New York is doing plenty right for its 52 staff. They can work from home on Mondays and Fridays, bring their dogs in, and enjoy free breakfasts and snacks all week plus a free lunch on Wednesdays. Mental health support comes via the MYNDUP platform, which gives two hours per month for coaching or therapy. Healthcare cashback means staff can claim for everyday medical expenses, and nursery benefit allows parents to save on nursery fees. No wonder it boasts an impressive 4.9 score on Glassdoor.
otherway.com

Parmenion

The Wellspiration team ensures its staff are boosting their health as well as wealth at this Bristol investment management firm, with activities including subsidised reflexology and group talking sessions. Parmenion, which manages the funds of more than 70,000 clients, increased new business by 190 per cent last year and achieved nearly £10bn in assets under its administration. Employees get three days’ volunteer leave – with a day of tree planting in May. Other benefits for the 217-strong team include five days of carers’ leave and a 10 per cent pension contribution.
parmenion.co.uk

Penta Consulting

The 55 employees at this human resources company have access to structured training plans and a digital learning platform as well as career progression paths. Talent is rewarded with internal promotions and flexible working options support a healthy work-life balance. Staff have their birthdays off and there are extended maternity leave schemes and enhanced pension schemes. The workplace culture is enriched by regular company days out, and the Epsom offices have a pantry and a games room.
pentaconsulting.com

Pineapple Contracts

To celebrate its 50th trading year, this furniture design company in Aylesford, Kent, offers its 180 employees monthly spin-the-wheel prize competitions. This is on top of perks such as summer barbecues and pizza Fridays, yoga, football and climbing clubs. Benefits include a healthcare cash plan, workplace nursery scheme, annual bonuses and annual pay increases in line with the Consumer Prices Index. Staff also get their birthdays off, and have a tree planted in their honour.
uk.pineapplecontracts.com

Pi Partnership

Everyone gets a piece of the pie at this pension services firm: a share ownership scheme gives the 60 employees the option of becoming a shareholder after a year’s service. The London business offers flexible working, a comprehensive medical cash plan, study support and exam costs plus various cost-efficient approaches to contributing to a pension. While some competitors are now owned by private equity investment, one employee says “our independence and strong people culture has continued to attract highly motivated individuals”.
Pi Partnership is Highly Commended in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for Employees Aged 55+ 2025 Spotlight Award
pipartnershipgroup.co.uk

Porter Novelli

This global public relations firm has invested in creating an environment where its 50 London employees can excel. In the past year the new chief executive has met the whole team and welcomed ideas to elevate company culture. Staff have access to a £400 wellness payment, while the employee assistance programme offers a 24-hour support service. Menopause and neurodiversity policies have been enhanced and flexible bank holidays launched to enable staff to use their holidays wisely.
Porter Novelli is Highly Commended in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for LGBTQIA+ Staff 2025 Spotlight Award
porternovelli.com

Prep Kitchen

Ranked 27th among The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing companies last year, this online meal delivery service for busy dieters and fitness enthusiasts was founded in 2015 by Mark Morley and William Fishenden after they lost 50kg between them. The business, which dispatches over 100,000 chef-prepared meals a week from its kitchens in Gravesend, Kent, looks to promote from within the workforce of 118 whenever possible. The benefits platter includes free Prep Kitchen meal subscription and discounts for family members.
prepkitchen.co.uk

Privalgo

It’s all about flipping the script at this London payment solutions firm. With a staff of 70, team members are encouraged to share past mistakes in meetings so everybody can learn from them. Flexibility is not just permitted, but expected, with workers allowed to pursue the work-life balance that is best for them. Perks include private medical insurance, while quarterly reviews and funded qualifications allow employees to keep moving forward.
privalgo.co.uk

Protein Works

Food brand company Protein Works has invested £10m in new Liverpool headquarters, designed to support and develop a high-performance culture and in keeping with the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where the 135 staff feel valued and empowered. Colleagues have access to retail discounts, regular staff socials, and for those who work in the office there is hybrid working and work from home on Fridays. Other benefits include private healthcare, a bonus scheme, and birthdays off work.
proteinworks.com

PSI-CRO UK

With 3,000 staff worldwide, including 140 in the UK, this clinical research organisation based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, and Switzerland has its work cut out keeping everyone happy. It offers hands-on training from industry experts, opportunities to work on international projects and tailored development programmes, alongside a benefits package that includes flexible working, private health insurance for workers and their dependents, death-in-service insurance, access to a discount service, contributions towards eye care and free flu vaccinations.
psi-cro.com

Pulse Consult

Building strong relationships is the goal at this Nottingham construction consultancy that employs 74 staff across six offices. It has achieved Investors in People gold status and operates as a carbon-negative business. Employee benefits include a bonus scheme, private health insurance, an uncapped training allowance of a minimum £500 per year, plus a £2,000 employee referral fee. There are also free breakfasts and end-of-the-week drinks, and an annual thank-you meal worth up to £125 to show appreciation.
pulseconsult.co.uk

Redsquid

Personalised career progression plans, leadership training and mentorship programmes help the 65 employees reach their potential at this IT managed services provider in Borehamwood. The firm, which also has offices in Slough, Leavesden, Oxford and Aberdeen, offers flexible and hybrid working and organises team-building activities, social events and wellness sessions that aim to boost camaraderie and wellbeing. Employee appreciation awards, incentive schemes and performance bonuses ensure hard work is rewarded. Other benefits include private healthcare and enhanced holiday allowance.
redsquid.co.uk

Refy Beauty

Manchester vegan cosmetics business Refy Beauty has invested in training schemes covering confidence, feedback and productivity, to help the 122 employees build on their talents. Blind CV screening has been introduced to the recruitment process, and neurodiversity training across the business is being implemented. Adding to the workplace culture there are benefits which include 4pm finishes in the summer, private healthcare and a bonus scheme.
refybeauty.com

Reliance Cyber

One of the core values of this London cybersecurity firm is that it wins as a team, with open, honest and transparent communication among the 69-strong workforce. A staff engagement forum organises events to bring colleagues together, and an employee recognition scheme rewards staff performance. A mentoring scheme is in place across the business and a training budget supports employees’ development goals. Benefits include private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly policies and a bonus scheme.
reliancecyber.com

Retail Trust

This London charity works to improve the health and happiness of people working in retail and keeps its own house in order with initiatives including an annual Day to Flourish, wellbeing workshops and duvet days. The 127 employees also get extra days off for their birthday, self-development and volunteering at the Trust’s estates for retired retail workers. The Trusty Trotters walking club connects the team across the country with monthly step challenges, lucky-dip prizes and recognition for “top steppers”.
retailtrust.org.uk

Reward Funding

At this Leeds-based finance provider a great workplace starts with great people. The wellness team includes menopause champions and mental-health first aiders, who help to promote a culture with a focus on wellbeing. A monthly drop-in session with no agenda creates a safe conversational space for the team of 87. With the goal of creating a workplace in which everyone feels heard, a diversity team focuses on incorporating inclusive practices. Employee benefits include flexible working and private health insurance.
rewardfunding.co.uk

RHA

A trade association for the road transport industry, the RHA (Road Haulage Association) has 120 employees across its offices in Peterborough, Bradford and Bathgate. To ensure everyone pulls in the same direction, it holds staff briefings every fortnight, one by the leadership team and another led by the employees, covering topics from mental health to neurodiversity. Inclusion Passports allow staff to detail how their health or home lives affect their day-to-day performance, and a shout-out scheme sees people nominating colleagues for a £20 shopping voucher.
RHA wins the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 Industry Award in the Non-Profit and Charities sector (Medium)
rha.uk.net

Richmond Hill Hotel

At this Georgian hotel in Surrey, the 105 staff enjoy free parking, meals and unlimited tea and coffee during work hours. Benefits include flexible working, paid volunteer days and free health assessments. The Refer a Friend scheme and long service programme reward loyalty, while Perkbox gives access to hundreds of online freebies and discounts. Those feeling the pinch can use the salary-sacrifice scheme to save for expensive personal items, and a confidential assistance programme is available covering counselling, legal and health support.
richmondhill-hotel.co.uk

Housekeeping staff Olga Bratu and Steve Varela ensure that the Richmond Hill Hotel is spick and span

Robert Hopkins Environmental Services

No idea is seen as a bad one at this West Bromwich waste management and industrial cleaning specialist, which welcomes fresh thinking from its 77 workers. The fourth-generation family-owned company offers a range of opportunities for professional growth, from its developing talent, graduate and leadership programmes to a new apprenticeship scheme launching this year. It shows its appreciation for the efforts of its employees with regular team lunches, quarterly colleague champion rewards, free breakfasts and seasonal on-site socials.
roberthopkins.co.uk

Robson Laidler Accountants

At Newcastle accountancy firm Robson Laidler, developing the 96 team members takes priority. The firm operates a four-day working week, and flexible working is offered. Mental-health first aiders are among the staff, as are domestic violence champions. In addition to enhanced parental leave, the firm offers “life journey” policies that include those in support of IVF, baby loss and bereavement leave. The office has a communal games area, and all employees have their birthday off work.
robson-laidler.co.uk

Rocksteady

A weekly happiness survey ensures this London video games developer knows how its 187 staff are doing. The studio, best known for the Batman: Arkham series, was built around four values – quality, professionalism, treating people well and efficiency – which are used as a reference in daily decisions. Professional development includes mentorships and half a day a month to focus on new skills. Five charity days, subsidised yoga classes and monthly team lunches are also part of the script.
rocksteadyltd.com

Sacyr UK

Sacyr is a global infrastructure operator and developer with an office in London and a flexible attitude to its staff offering. Its 98 workers get 34 days’ holiday, life assurance, annual health checks and language lessons in English and Spanish. The company’s wellness initiative takes into account its workers’ differing needs, with a £50 voucher to spend on their personal wellness journeys each quarter. Meanwhile, regular team drop-in sessions allow people to connect, regardless of where in the world they are.
sacyr.com

Scape

This student accommodation provider, based in London, is proud to be people-first, celebrating the potential in its 185 employees. Cross-departmental collaboration is encouraged, while apprenticeships have been introduced to provide better access to skilled job opportunities. Ninety per cent of employees are trained in mental health, and hard work is rewarded through internal progression. Flexible working is in place, while every employee receives a day off on their birthday and paid volunteering days are encouraged.
scape.com

Schofield Sweeney

Sometimes all you need is tea and toast. This is one of the social events for 170 people at Bradford law firm Schofield Sweeney. The business aims to offer some of the best work-life balance in its industry, while donating 170 days of employee time annually to causes such as children’s outdoor education. Employees can work partly from home, there is healthcare insurance, support in tough times from mental-health first aiders and a social calendar from posture clinics to the “Great Schoey’s Bake Off”.
schofieldsweeney.co.uk

Scottish Building Society

Founded in 1848, this Edinburgh mutual is the world’s oldest building society. It offers savings accounts and mortgages primarily to Scottish members and provides its 102 employees with benefits including private healthcare and a 12 per cent pension contribution, with no mandatory employee contribution. The community-focused society gives staff a day off to volunteer and has donated more than £125,000 to local good causes since its charitable foundation launched in 2023. Two annual company gatherings also bring the team together.
scottishbs.co.uk

Scottish Building Society staff on a team-building treasure hunt at the annual conference in Edinburgh

Scottish National Investment Bank

Once a week the team of 85 at this Edinburgh company join a call to share business-wide activities in a culture that encourages people to share ideas. The bank strives to be a leader in flexible working, supporting all colleagues while also meeting business needs. Staff are offered two volunteering days a year, while enhanced parental leave, life insurance and 12 per cent employer pension contribution are among the benefits.
thebank.scot

SEC Newgate UK

This London public relations firm seeks to place its 135 employees at the forefront of its business decision-making. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, as are unlimited one-to-one therapy sessions. A mentorship programme operates business-wide, and sessions are offered via the firm’s online learning platform. Benefits include birthdays off work, private medical insurance, an electric vehicle scheme, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
secnewgate.co.uk

Setfords

Every Wednesday is Dog Day at this Guildford law firm when employees can bring their well-behaved pooches to work. Flexible working, an on-site gym, fitness and yoga sessions and free meals in the company bistro add to high levels of wellbeing. Professional development initiatives include the Management Academy and Rising Stars programmes and the potential for career growth is strong, with more than 50 per cent of the 160 team progressing to different roles within the business.
setfords.co.uk

Amy Mills, Setfords’ social media and digital engagement executive, helps the annual Operation Clean Up

SF Recruitment

Birmingham recruitment company SF Recruitment is proud to be fully employee-centric, having put its 90 staff in control of their time, working environment, and career paths. There is flexible working, up to 36 days’ annual leave and a day off on their birthday. Quarterly incentives are among the perks, as are long-service awards, two charitable working days a year and an online GP. Fuel cards are provided, while employees benefit from health insurance and corporate discounts.
sfrecruitment.com

Siderise Insulation

Site upgrades, structured learning initiatives and new employee benefits, including private healthcare and enhanced parental leave, have helped keep retention rates high and attract new talent at this Bridgend insulation specialist. Founded in Surrey in 1972, Siderise, which specialises in fire protection, noise control and thermal insulation, has grown from a small-scale supplier to a global project partner offering international opportunities to its 212 employees. Benefits also include a 24/7 employee assistance programme, free parking and annual bonus opportunities.
siderise.com

Simpson Judge

Preston specialist recruiter Simpson Judge has worked to create a merit-based culture where the 53 colleagues come together to achieve great things. Staff are recognised with quarterly rewards and commission, while team competitions foster a sense of community. Bonus schemes operate for both management and beyond, while flexitime is available. Regular team-building events are held, alongside lunches to celebrate personal milestones and professional achievements. Staff benefits include private healthcare for management.
simpsonjudge.co.uk

SourceWhale

At London headhunting platform SourceWhale, managers believe that psychologically safe staff are more creative and engaged, and the team of 63 have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. Colleagues can access an hour of free therapy a week, and all departments have well-defined career progression frameworks in place, so that employees can visualise their trajectories. Benefits include health insurance, enhanced parental leave, and share options. Flexible working supports the work-life balance.
SourceWhale is Highly Commended in two Spotlight Awards: the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for Wellbeing 2025 and the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for 16 to 34-Year-Olds 2025
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SourceWhale account executive Isabella Mason, one of the team of 63 who enjoy flexible working

St Damian’s RC Science College

“Happy staff deliver” is the mantra of this mixed comprehensive in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Despite being located in one of the most deprived areas of the UK, morale is high among the 73 staff thanks to initiatives such as St Damian’s Bee Well strategy, which includes reducing workload and a weekly post-school gathering with physical and practical workshops. Regular social events boost team spirit and the internal awards scheme makes people feel appreciated.
stdamians.co.uk

Sunderland GP Alliance

Employee health is critical at this alliance of GP practices in Sunderland. In addition to 41 days of annual leave, there is paid leave for carers, bereavement leave and generous sick pay. The 242 employees access career development from apprenticeships to support for qualifications and sabbaticals. Perks include a salary sacrifice scheme for a lease car or home technology and a £50 voucher at Christmas. And, when needed, employees can self-refer for counselling or a personal career or life coach too.
sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk

Sungrow UK

A promotion programme and the opportunity to work and travel abroad grow careers at this Chinese global renewable energy technology company, which has a UK base in Milton Keynes. Sungrow, which manufactures power supply equipment for solar PV and wind-power projects, offers hybrid working and holds quarterly team-building events to nurture good working relationships among the team of 70. The rewards package includes private health care insurance, a salary sacrifice EV car scheme and discounted gym membership.
en.sungrowpower.com

SunLife

The outlook is sunny at this life insurance firm. “At SunLife, we truly believe that happy people make happy customers and that philosophy is at the heart of everything we do,” one employee says. The 116 people at the Bristol firm enjoy competitive pay, private medical insurance, six months of fully paid family leave for new parents, a good pension and life assurance at 12 times salary. Work includes team-building “bumbles” activities and an office with a tree growing in the kitchen.
sunlife.co.uk

Senior art director Andy Baylis is one of 116 staff carving out fulfilling careers at insurance firm SunLife

Sunswap

Leatherhead refrigeration transport service Sunswap is committed to building a diverse workplace. Quarterly meetings are hosted, at which the team of 102 gather to learn about the contributions of other departments. The employee assistance programme offers five free counselling sessions a year, and mental-health first aiders are on hand. Benefits include the opportunity to take an unpaid sabbatical after three years, and annual leave that includes a wellbeing day that can be requested with one day’s notice.
sunswap.co.uk

Taboola

Performance-based bonuses, equity options for top performers and opportunities for career growth motivate the 234 staff at this London-based global advertising and technology company. Taboola is used by major publishers including Apple News and Yahoo to encourage users to view more articles on the same site, or to gain revenue for referral traffic. It offers hybrid and remote work options and benefits including global company events, team-building activities and volunteering programmes.
taboola.com

TAG Live

With most of its 65 staff working remotely, this entertainment and events business, located in the Bedfordshire village of Stewartby, tries hard to keep them all motivated. Every employee receives a company credit card for expenses, plus £50 per month to cover home broadband or mobile phone costs, and annual leave increases incrementally to 50 days’ paid holiday after five years. Team leaders get private healthcare plus an incentive scheme. Every 90 days, a town hall meeting brings everybody together at a hotel or resort to celebrate their achievements and strengthen bonds.
TAG Live is Highly Commended in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for Disabled Employees 2025 Spotlight Award
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TAG Live staff can roll up for 50 days of holiday a year after working for the events firm for five years

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Talentia Group

Recruiter Talentia Group strives to recognise the individual requirements of its 92 employees, putting their wellbeing first. The firm’s professional development strategy includes an eight-week in-house training programme for new staff, transparent targets and opportunities for rapid progression. There is a relaxed dress code in the Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester offices, with formal workwear only worn when facing clients. Free food, sanitary products and breastfeeding spaces are provided, and remote and hybrid working is offered.
talentia.group

TeacherActive

School’s never out for the 223 staff at this Birmingham education recruitment agency. TeacherActive finds teachers, supply and support staff for more than 3,600 schools and colleges across the UK. The in-house learning and development team, leadership groups and summits and a structured career progression enable staff to grow professionally. Uncapped commission, annual spa/activity day, work from home days, a life admin day, your birthday off, and time off for volunteering are among the benefits.
teacheractive.com

TGP International

Coaching and mentoring, learning opportunities and clear paths for career advancement mean staff can go places at this international hospitality agency. The London business specialises in restaurant, food hall and fine dining projects for brands including Harrods, Selfridges and L’Oréal. An annual multi-day gathering of everyone from the firm’s seven global offices enables the 60 UK workers to get to know their overseas colleagues and learn more about the business. Every quarter, TGP highlights employees who best represent the company’s core values.
tgpinternational.com

The Cinnamon Collection

Headed by chef Vivek Singh, who makes regular television appearances, this company is a coterie of five Indian eateries and bars scattered across London. Its 155 staff can enjoy free meals during shifts, a 50 per cent discount at sister establishments, a healthcare cash plan, plus early access to their pay via Wagestream. A perks platform offers discounts on shopping, gym membership and holidays, free mortgage advice is available and there is also a refer-a-friend scheme.
thecinnamoncollection.com

The Cinnamon Trust

This national animal charity, located in Hayle, Cornwall, takes care of its 100 employees as well as people’s pets. It helps older and terminally ill people look after their animals, from daily help to short-term fostering or lifelong care. Benefits range from flexi days to wellbeing events such as yoga and an extra day off a month. A compressed hours scheme is being trialled following feedback from staff. Professional development opportunities range from training programmes to moving to new roles.
cinnamon.org.uk

Holly Hartnell at The Cinnamon Trust demonstrates one way the charity supports pets

The Diamond Store

Generous staff discounts and an end-of-year bonus add a bit of sparkle at the UK’s largest online jewellers. The London business has 60 employees, 70 per cent of whom are female. External training tailored to everyone’s development goals and succession planning opportunities help the team grow and progress within the company. Regular team events and an annual celebration party bring colleagues together. The benefits package includes private health insurance, gym membership, charity days and 25 days’ annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
thediamondstore.co.uk

The Goring

This five-star luxury hotel offers its guests “a sense of tranquillity in the heart of London” and promotes wellbeing among its 180 employees with bingo nights, softball and the Goring choir. Staff meet chief executive Jeremy Goring, the founder’s great-grandson, at quarterly town hall meetings. Department appreciation days, a Licence to Thrill recognition programme and the Otto Awards reward outstanding contributions. Perks include free meals, staff accommodation and gym membership.
thegoring.com

The Kite Factory

Staff at this London independent media agency can go where the wind takes them under its work-from-anywhere policy. Bespoke learning and development programmes and access to an internal coach help careers fly at the firm, which counts Crisis, Oxfam and Redrow among its clients. The 104 employees are encouraged to air their views on topics from management to training and culture via quarterly surveys and listening forums. Perks include a weekly lunch allowance and a discretionary annual bonus.
thekitefactorymedia.com

The Pedder Group

This family-owned and run estate agency and property services company keeps its own house in order with regular upgrades to its nine offices across London. The company recently reduced working hours to give its 61 employees a better work-life balance and offers a range of development opportunities from management and first aid training to mentorships. There are two annual conferences in Mallorca as well as a number of social events and fundraising activities to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
pedderproperty.com

The Progress Group

The emphasis at this Liverpool education and training specialists is placed on ensuring that women’s wellbeing is looked after. Policies in support of this include enhanced maternity pay and a maternity pay gap fund. The firm feels strongly about the wellbeing of its 244 employees, with mindfulness sessions offered to all. There are also colleague recognition awards and benefits include private healthcare and discounted gym membership.
theprogress-group.co.uk

Thorngate Churcher Trust

Based in Gosport, this charity operates warden-supported sheltered flats for assisted living and a care home for frail elderly people and for those living with dementia. There is a supportive and inclusive work environment for staff too, helping make the 89 employees of this social landlord feel right at home. New staff have regular meetings with their supervisor to ensure they are happy and have the support they need. Mental-health first aiders boost wellbeing and a recognition scheme and seasonal gifts make staff feel appreciated.
thorngate.org.uk

tms

This marketing and advertising company wants its 215 employees to be rounded individuals. Based in Southwark, London, but with offices across the world, it has nine trained mental health champions, plus wellbeing initiatives such as group walk-and-talks, t’ai chi and mural-making. Free passes are available to cultural events such as film festivals, museums and exhibitions, and volunteer events range from baking and gardening through to greyhound rescue. A raft of benefits includes remote/flexible working, flex Fridays and a bonus programme.
tmsw.com

Torsion Group

Property developer Torsion Group has built up a people-first culture in which hard work is rewarded and wellbeing supported. Benefits for the 236 staff include private healthcare and income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and 24/7 mental-health support for all. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible, while the Leeds offices encourage connection across teams. The company runs volunteering programmes, and staff surveys are circulated to gather feedback.
torsiongroup.co.uk

Tradewind Recruitment

Employees at this London-based teaching and education recruitment agency are encouraged to take 90-minute lunch breaks to go to the gym. Wellness initiatives also include stretching classes every Monday and activity challenges. Almost 60% of the 186-strong workforce is female and The Women in Leadership programme provides mentorship and career development to support organic growth into senior roles. Perks include an annual weekend away, reduced hours in school holidays and long-service awards of £500 for five years’ service and £1,000 for ten years.
twrecruitment.com

Trident Building Consultancy

Everybody benefits from success at this London employee-owned building surveying and project management consultancy. The B Corp-certified company, which has offices across the UK, provides its team of 66 with personal development plans and a range of learning opportunities, including more than 1,300 hours of continuing professional development last year. Flexible working options include hybrid working, four-day weeks or nine-day fortnights. Annual team-building events, regular social gatherings and 100 per cent maternity pay for 12 weeks are among the benefits of working here.
tridentbc.com

Triple Point

Growth and development at this London investment manager are prized via the mentorship and career development programmes available. The 217 staff enjoy flexible working, supportive parental leave and regular feedback channels. Financial security is prioritised with competitive wages and equity-based compensation options. Health insurance and life assurance, as well as mental health resources and a wellness programme, are among the benefits. Employees with two years of continuous service can join the company share scheme.
triplepoint.co.uk

TV Edwards

London law firm TV Edwards gives its 108 employees a suggestion box and feedback is addressed by the managing partner. Staff achievements are recognised at the annual general meeting, as well as in monthly awards that highlight exceptional work. Half the firm’s partners are female, and all staff are supported in gaining further qualifications. Benefits include flexible working, enhanced parental leave, a cycle-to-work scheme and birthdays off.
tvedwards.com

Tyler Grange

The culture at Birmingham-based UK-wide environmental consultancy Tyler Grange prioritises work-life balance for the team of 89. Staff work a four-day week, and the firm listens to their feedback. An in-house psychologist runs workshops and mindfulness sessions are hosted, while the firm works with a resilience consultant to build employees’ mental fitness. Other benefits include enhanced parental leave, fatigue support, an electric car scheme and gifts to colleagues of the firm’s own low-carbon beers.
tylergrange.co.uk

Upperton

Careers are on the up at this Nottingham firm which provides research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry. Upperton has increased its workforce from 40 to 104 in the past three years and provides twice-yearly promotion opportunities. Last year a fifth of open vacancies were filled in-house, with a further 22 per cent of employees being promoted. Regular fund-raising activities, Christmas and summer parties and team events foster camaraderie. Perks include free monthly yoga sessions, spot bonuses and private medical insurance.
upperton.com

Urban Leisure Group

Staff are in good spirits at this neighbourhood bars and restaurant group, which operates eight spots across London, including Heist Bank, Coin Laundry and Never for Ever. Cost-price wine and £75 birthday vouchers are among the perks, and loyalty is rewarded with an extra day’s holiday for each consecutive year of service. In-person workshops, coaching, mentoring and external training for senior roles develop the 158 employees professionally. Summer and winter parties, a football tournament and charity challenges add fun.
ulg.co.uk

Verve

Monthly massages, yoga sessions, regular socials and fundraising activities keep energy levels high at this support services provider. Founded in 2009 by Cathi Harrison, the Darlington company, which supports financial advice firms, has increased its headcount to 51, largely by growing its own talent through its graduate scheme – the average age of employees is 33. It offers flexible and hybrid working, holiday leave that increases with tenure, a profit-share scheme and enhanced parental leave.
weareverve.co.uk

Viper Innovations

All the staff at this Bristol technology and engineering firm have a personality test to help them and their colleagues understand their working style. Individual development plans help the 88 employees reach their potential. The business, which has an office in Aberdeen, provides electrical monitoring, recovery and fault finding for the global subsea oil and gas and rail industries. Free weekly yoga sessions, regular social events, optional subsidised private healthcare and volunteering projects at Viper’s 34-acre woodland are among the benefits.
viperinnovations.com

Wagestream

Making a tangible difference to people’s lives motivates staff at this London financial technology company which helps employees manage their money. The employee benefit platform, used by more than 1,500 employers including the NHS, Asda and Burger King, offers early access to wages, a savings option, shopping discounts and financial advice. Benefits for the 172-strong workforce include a popular working from-abroad option enabling them to extend holidays, the opportunity to work in the US office in Virginia, sports leagues, fitness activities and regular socials.
wagestream.com

WATG

Staff at this global hospitality design consultancy, which specialises in luxury hotels and apartments, can work remotely from another country for up to four weeks a year. The 167-strong London team of architects and Wimberly Interiors designers, work on projects for the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The employee-owned company provides an annual development allowance, funding towards final qualification and an international mentoring programme. Perks include performance-related bonuses, a share of the profits and free Pilates classes.
watg.com

WeDo Business Services

This Oldham firm offers small and medium-sized businesses services like financial expertise and HR support – and champions doing the right thing. The firm has 65 employees and recently created five core values, putting “creative solutions” over rigid processes. It has a new intranet, interviewing employees and telling their stories, and is launching an internal training academy. Benefits include critical illness cover, private medical insurance and a “cancer pathway” to offer extra support to those who need it.
wedo-business.com

Winnow

Good things come in threes at this London tech company, which aims to cut food waste. The 58 staff can work remotely up to three days per week, work from anywhere for three weeks and finish at 3pm on Fridays. After three years they can also take a sabbatical of up to three months. Day-to-day benefits include a bonus scheme, stock options, subsidised health insurance and life insurance. Quarterly awards celebrate those who go above and beyond, with prizes of additional leave or cash.
winnowsolutions.com

WithU

This fitness technology company is committed to building an exceptional workplace for its 86 employees. Autonomy is prioritised and staff are encouraged to take ownership of their work. The senior leadership team promote a culture where all staff are bold in their thinking, while potential is prioritised when hiring to ensure a diverse team. There are quarterly performance-based prizes, and a gym at the London office. Other benefits include medical insurance and hybrid working.
withuapp.com

Wizu Workspace

This Leeds co-working space company is committed to employee retention and growth and has strengthened its wellbeing resources in order to support its 62 staff. The company has fostered a culture of learning for its workers: development plans and mentoring are offered to inspire the team to rise through the ranks, while trained mental health first-aiders provide support. Employee benefits include counselling sessions, birthdays off and financial education via a partnership with Octopus Finance.
wizuworkspace.com

Wonderhood Studios

Work is peachy for the 82 creatives at this London media production company which celebrates the best idea of the week with a tin of the juicy fruit. Wonderhood, which includes a TV production company and an advertising agency, makes factual programmes and produces advertising campaigns for the likes of Waitrose, Nike and Three. It offers a starting salary of £30,000 for all entry roles, and perks including private medical insurance, three extra days off at Christmas and birthday breakfasts.
wonderhoodstudios.com

Woolcool

Employees believe this packaging company is a cool place to work. The B Corp-certified business based in Stone, Staffordshire, makes thermal insulation packaging for temperature-sensitive food using 100 per cent pure wool and sells it around the world. Opportunities for personal development for the 68 employees at Woolcool range from professional courses including degrees and IT courses to social and environmental upskilling on topics such as domestic abuse and carbon literacy. Benefits include team days, paid volunteer time and a team rewards scheme.
woolcool.com

Woolcool team member Iwona is proud to be a part of the Staffordshire packaging specialist

Xpedite

This Bath engineering consultancy service was founded with the aim of being high ethos and owner led. The 95 employees enjoy bespoke development schemes, access to training programmes, mentorships and continuous learning initiatives, enabling them to achieve their potential. The employee-run culture and community team represent all colleagues in generating ideas to promote engagement and collaboration. Enhanced maternity pay and paternity leave are among the benefits, as is flexible and hybrid working.
xpeditegoc.com

YMCA Milton Keynes

Working for this Milton Keynes young people’s charity is more than a job to its employees. The organisation has grown significantly over the past five years with staff numbers rising from 13 to 90 in response to increased demand for its services, which include accommodation and employment and mental health support. Flexible working options, massages, reflective practice sessions and health insurance boost wellbeing among the team. Other benefits include a 25 per cent discount at the onsite social enterprise café.
mkymca.com

Zero100

At this business intelligence company, the dog-friendly central London office comes equipped with a bar, free breakfast and snacks, with the company believing that investing in the team’s physical space is vital. The 52 staff can work remotely one day a week, with flexibility on working hours and location. New starters meet with leaders from across the business to foster collaboration, with annual bonuses, competitive salaries and share options in place. Benefits include unlimited holiday and heightened parental and adoption leave.
zero100.com

Zest Benefits

At this personalised benefits portal, the staff offering is strong across the board. Holiday allowance increases annually, with the option of buying/selling days, and the company’s 56 employees can leave the Leatherhead, Surrey, office at lunchtimes on summer Fridays. They also have access to life assurance, income protection, online GP and mental-health support, with a choice between part-funded private medical insurance or fully funded healthcare services.
zestbenefits.com