Simpson Associates named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2025 

Simpson Associates is proud to announce that we have been named among the top 60 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™.  

New for this year, the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List recognises companies making employee development a key part of company culture. These workplaces offer employees the chance to better themselves, to learn new skills, and to progress within the organisation. They understand that development is not one-size fits all, and they actively support every single employee to undertake their own tailored journey of growth. Because of this, their people are fuelled by a sense of purpose, feel valued by their employer, and give their best to the organisation. 

Our inclusion on this exclusive list officially acknowledges our commitment to development, innovation and employee growth. Over the past 12 months we have introduced numerous new procedures to solidify our commitment to employee development including a new intake of our successful graduate scheme. 

To compile the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List, Great Place to Work® reviewed our culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alongside anonymous responses from our employees. They then used these data insights to benchmark our company’s employee value proposition against the culture our employees actual experience. Only the businesses who achieve the highest scores after evaluation receive Best Workplaces™ status. 

From our anonymous employee feedback, we can see that overall our team highly commends our dedication to ongoing learning, individual growth, and the culture of knowledge exchange across our business. 

Rachel Hilman, Chief Finance Officer at Simpson Associates said:

“Over the past 12 months we’ve worked hard to build upon our knowledge and become the best organisation we can. At the heart of our progress is a commitment to listening to our employees and understanding their needs and aspirations. Through regular surveys, conversations, and focus groups, we have gained valuable insights into what matters most to our team members. Armed with this knowledge, we have implemented a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing employee experience and satisfaction.” 

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK said:

“Training and development aren’t just about helping employees perform their day-to-day tasks – it’s about demonstrating that people are valued and that there’s a clear path for growth. When employees can’t see opportunities ahead, they’re less likely to be fully engaged, which can harm both productivity and retention.”

“Development is all about looking forward – it shows a commitment to an employee’s long-term potential. It helps individuals feel appreciated and plays a vital role in shaping a strong company culture. Every year, we celebrate organisations that are building exceptional workplace cultures where people and businesses thrive. Learning and development opportunities are a key part of that, which is why we’re especially excited to be unveiling the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development.” 

“Congratulations to Simpson Associates for being part of our 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List.” 

This award is our 10th from Great Place To Work over the past 3 years as we also featured in the Best Workplaces for Women list in 2024. At Simpson Associates, we’re incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to using the valuable insights Great Place To Work has provided us with to build on our culture and employee satisfaction. If you would like to be part of our GREAT team, check out our latest vacancies here: Data, AI & Transformation Careers | Simpson Associates