Job hunt season is on – check out the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2024
Glassdoor Team
Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 8 Jan 2024
Heading into 2024 looking for a new job? You're not alone. Between December and January, job search activity on Glassdoor soars on average 55 percent in the UK. And the hunt for new opportunities peaks around the week of 12 February, when activity jumps 29 percent compared to a typical week.
But before you start sending out your CV, get all the inside information to ensure you find a company you love - and that loves you back. Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024 list reveals the UK's top 50 companies as ranked by those who know best - the employees. The companies featured on the list are employers who offer plenty of opportunities for professional development, great work-life balance, strong leadership and excellent workplace culture.
Sound tempting? Then read on to see the latest open roles at the Best Places to Work companies before starting your next job hunt. And don't forget to use Glassdoor's salary calculator to know your worth and help with pay negotiations.
10 UK Best Places to Work hiring right now
To help with your job hunt, we have rounded up the latest vacancies at 10 companies included in the Best Places to Work 2024 list. But don’t forget to check out the full list of 50 employers who made the cut.
- Mastercard (4.8 out of 5)
- Housing 21 (4.7)
- Boston Consulting Group (4.6)
- Airbus (4.6)
- SAP (4.5)
- Mott MacDonald (4.5)
- Gartner (4.5)
- the LEGO Group (4.5)
- Google (4.5)
- Financial Times (4.5)
Employer overview
If you want to work for an instantly recognisable company, Mastercard could be a great fit. Various jobs are currently available,from summer internships to leadership roles. Ranked by employees as the second best company in the UK, the employer also features this year on the US list for Best Places to Work 2024.
What’s it like working at Mastercard?
“Good benefits. Lovely people. Huge organisation but you don’t feel like a number.” — Mastercard Product Manager (London, England)
Employer overview
If you’re considering joining a not-for-profit company, Housing 21 might be just the one. With an employee rating of 4.6, the Birmingham-based employer has secured the third spot in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in the UK. Currently available roles across the country include Care Worker, Housing and Care Manager, Payroll Administrator, and many more.
What’s it like working at Housing 21?
“Pay is very good, and the team I work in look out for each other, I really enjoy my job, and I do believe that Housing 21 cares about their employees.” — Housing 21 Operations Manager (Birmingham, England)
Employer overview
For the third year in a row, Boston Consulting Group is featured on the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2024. Employees particularly value the great culture, benefits and compensation at BCG. In fact, 84% of people working at Boston Consulting Group would recommend their employer to a friend, according to Glassdoor data.
What’s it like working at Boston Consulting Group?
“Good people, growth opportunities and benefits.”— Boston Consulting Group Project Leader (London, England)
Employer overview
Airbus stands out against its competitors as the only employer within the aerospace industry to make Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024 list in the UK. Employees report a healthy work/life balance as well as solid diversity and inclusion efforts. What’s more, a roaring 91% of employees approve of the CEO, Guillaume Faury. Roles are open nationwide.
What’s it like working at Airbus?
“Flexibility is fantastic - holidays, and flexible working. Development opportunities within the business for training and job progress appears to be great. Exciting products being developed.” —Airbus Project Manager (Portsmouth, England)
Employer overview
With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, tech company SAP takes 8th place in this year’s list. Employees love the company culture, work/life balance and benefits, which could be why SAP has been on the Best Places to Work list for eight consecutive years in the UK. They are currently hiring for Account Executives, Regional Sales Executives, and many more roles.
What’s it like working at SAP?
“Big organisation, focussed, knows where it's going, clear strategy, excellent support in both work, training, work/life balance, etc.” —SAP Principal Presales Consultant (London, England)
Employer overview
Mott MacDonald is one of the world’s largest employee-owned companies, with 16,000 staff across 150 countries. Headquartered in Croydon, there are currently more than 200 open roles in the UK, including remote positions. And people who work there clearly love it as the employer climbed 14 places on the UK's Best Places to Work list this year to take the number 9 spot.
What’s it like working at Mott MacDonald?
“I’ve been with the company a few months and I’m massively impressed. The culture of the company is very unique, you feel like one large family despite being nearly 20k strong. HR are very supportive and take a genuine interest it staff welfare and development. Management within the IT space have a very mature approach, they organise the IT function with excellent values which are driving us forward. There is a clear sense of continual improvement.” —Mott MacDonald IT Team Lead (London, England)
Employer overview
Ranked #10 on the Best Places to Work list, Gartner is another top opportunity within the consulting industry. Current and former employees value the great people, a good work/life balance and positive culture at Gartner.
What’s it like working at Gartner?
“Very meritocratic and feel rewarded for contribution” —Gartner Associate Principal Analyst (London, England)
Employer overview
On the Best Places to Work list for the second time, the LEGO Group secured its ranking this year with employees placing the manufacturer as the 12th best company in the UK. The employer seeks to provide workers with “a purpose and culture that will bring the very best out in you”. They are currently recruiting for a variety of roles, so you might just find the right one for you.
What’s it like working at the LEGO Group?
“A fun, rewarding and vibrant workplace, full of support and positive challenge.” —the Lego Group Insights Manager (Slough, Berkshire, England)
Employer overview
Fancy joining Google? It could be a great career choice as Google is the only company to have made the UK’s Best Places to Work list every year since it launched in 2015. Currently, there's a range of available roles in their London and Waltham Cross offices with hybrid and remote options. Each job shares one mission: to build products that help create opportunities for everyone.
What’s it like working at Google?
“Good salary, nice people, good working environment and tech.” —Google Software Engineer (London, England)
Employer overview
If you’re keen to join one of the world’s leading news organisations, why not consider the Financial Times? Featured in #14 of the UK’s Best Places to Work (and joining the list for the first time), the publisher has clearly made some strides when it comes to employee satisfaction. Workers highly rate the company culture and values, as well as work/life balance at the Financial Times.
What’s it like working at Financial Times?
“The Financial Times is the first company I've worked for where I've truly felt like they do what they say - it's not just virtue signalling. They have an extremely generous and understanding family, mental health, LGBTQ+ policies, and conduct inspiring outreach for young people.” —Financial Times Content Editor (London, England)
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