Simpson Associates named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026

Simpson Associates is proud to announce that we have been named on the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ list.

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. We’re focused on creating a people-first environment at Simpson Associates, where everyone feels supported to grow, learn, and thrive. With the introduction of our new Learning Management System, we’re making it even easier for our team to access the tools, learning, and development opportunities they need to build their skills and shape their careers.

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.

“This recognition is a reflection of the culture we’re building at Simpson Associates. In a fast-moving industry, it’s important that people feel supported to keep learning, growing and progressing – not just for their own development, but for the success of our customers and the business as a whole. We’re proud to create an environment where people are encouraged to develop their skills, realise their potential, and build careers they find genuinely rewarding.” – Anna Edmondson, Head of People at Simpson Associates

“Learning and development go beyond enabling people to do their jobs well today – they signal that employees matter and that their future within the organisation is taken seriously. When individuals can clearly see how they can grow and progress, they’re far more likely to feel motivated, engaged and committed. Without that visibility, both performance and retention can suffer,” said Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK.

“A strong approach to development is inherently forward‑looking. It reflects an investment in long-term potential, helps people feel recognised for who they are and what they can become, and reinforces a positive, inclusive workplace culture. Each year, we’re proud to recognise organisations that are creating environments where both people and businesses flourish – and meaningful learning opportunities are central to that success. That’s why we’re so excited to reveal this year’s UK’s Best Workplaces for Development.”

“Congratulations to Simpson Associates for being part of our 2026 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List.”

This award is our second from Great Place To Work this year and we have also featured in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2025, UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2025, UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ 2025 and UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2025.

We’re so 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: Simpson Associates – Job offers, offices and team.