Career Advice
8 Big Brands Hiring Across Britain
Glassdoor Team
Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 15 Mar 2017
Fancy a change? Though London is often known as the job hub of the UK, there’s plenty going on all across the country. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Manchester United, a history buff who could spend ages in Northern Ireland, an outdoorsy type who dreams of Wales’ natural beauty or a trendsetter who can’t get enough of Glasgow’s West End, there’s something in the UK for everyone, no matter where you might be — especially when it comes to employment. Companies as diverse as tech and retail to healthcare and more are expanding across regional boundaries, and now many are hiring in locations all around Britain.
Below, we’ve highlighted a few noteworthy examples. Check them out, and be sure to apply to one of their many open positions!
Overall Rating: 3.4
Where Hiring: Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, East Kilbride, Glasgow, London, Manchester, York and more
Which Positions: Aviation Project Manager, IT Service Desk Analyst, Graduate Civil Engineer and more
What Employees Say: “Hugely engaging company, heaps of opportunity for those who want it and a relatively flat management style. Very happy!” —Current Graduate Engineer
Overall Rating: 3.5
Where Hiring: Belfast, Cardiff, Douglas, Glasgow, Knutsford, Liverpool, Northwich, Pontypridd, Sheffield and many more
Which Positions: Community Banker, Client Support Manager, Risk and Compliance Manager, Communications Assistant and many more
What Employees Say: “Plenty [of] investment , big 4 bank, tend to be 'first' to do things, surrounded by very talented people. Good financial package + benefits. Flexible working is encouraged, Radbroke Hall is a great place to work[.]” —Former Lead Solution Architect
Overall Rating: 3.2
Where Hiring: Barrow in Furness, Cardiff, East Ayrshire, Gloucester, Grangemouth, Leeds, Morecambe, Newport, Somerset and many more
Which Positions: Financial Accountant, Principal Safety Case Consultant, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Manager - Applied Chemistry & Materials and many more
What Employees Say: “Flexible in their approach to solving client problems, good management team, good backlog of work. Pay and conditions also good.” —Former Subcontracts Team Lead
Rating: 3.4
Where Hiring: Norwich, London, York, Eastleigh, Bristol, Sheffield and more
Which Positions: Lead Solutions Advisor, Customer Service Advisor, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Sourcing Manager and more
What Employees Say: “Aviva has a clear, simple and compelling strategy. The organisation is committed to developing its employees.” - Current Employee
Overall Rating: 3.0
Where Hiring: Belfast, Bradford, Cardiff, Coleraine, Newton-le-Willows, Pollokshields, Swansea, Tarporley, Westhoughton and more
Which Positions: Commercial Data Co-ordinator, Funeral Service Operative, Supply Chain Analyst, Buying Assistant and more
What Employees Say: “Treated with respect by managers. Have been supportive in rearranging my shifts to fit around uni. Have helped me gain work experience in areas other than my current role.” —Current Employee
Overall Rating: 4.4
Where Hiring: Exeter, Fareham, Inverness, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth, Reading and more
Which Positions: Business Development Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Account Manager, Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant and more
What Employees Say: “Absolutely brilliant company, the office is always lively and makes you feel welcome straight away. The benefits within this company are crazy, so many offers going on all the time. Randstad progression is forever going, it has no limit on what you can do and what you can earn, [it’s] a brilliant time to be an employee here, that's why [it’s] the 40th best company to work for.” —Current Recruitment Consultant
Rating: 3.6
Where Hiring: Belfast, Cambridge, Cheadle, Crawley, Doncaster, Glasgow, London, Templecombe and many more
Which Positions: Service Desk Analyst, Algorithm Developer, Service Delivery Manager, Customer Information Management Technician and many more
What Employees Say: “Thales is a large organisation with a wide range of products and services. There is scope for international travel both for short term project related work, and for longer term overseas postings. The technology is usually cutting edge and there a lot of very experienced and high quality people within the business.” —Former Employee
Rating: 3.4
Where Hiring: Antrim, Aberdare, Accrington, Belfast, Cornwall, Dewsbury, Hereford, Motherwell, Pontypridd, Prestwick, Rochdale, Southport, and more
Which Positions: Healthcare Assistant, Deputy Night Manager, English Teacher, Medical Secretary and more
What Employees Say: “The quality of the [environment] and the methods of care used at Priory really are fantastic. They make me proud to work for company. Every day we truly have the experience to change [people’s] lives.” —Current Healthcare Assistant
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