I can still remember writing my first ever blog at Cavendish (or Remarkable Group as it was called back then).
I wrote about my experience as an intern working in the Winchester office, noting how welcoming an environment it was.
That was back in 2016, when I was a fresh-faced Philosophy graduate, taking my first tentative steps into the world of work.
2016 turned out to be a memorable year for a number of reasons. First there was Brexit, and then the election of Donald Trump. It was a fascinating time to be starting a new career in the world of politics and communications.
But the truth is (like many young graduates) I had no real idea about whether this career was the right one for me long-term.
Roll the clock forward by 8 years and I’ve worked alongside private companies, local authorities and central government on projects and campaigns, the scale and nature of which I could have hardly imagined.
Some of the standouts include:
- A cross-channel electricity interconnector
- A new nuclear power station in Essex
- A new metro for Cambridge
- Customs checkpoints for post-Brexit trade
- A new global headquarters for GSK
- Changes to airspace around the UK
…and so much more besides.
During my time at Cavendish, I’ve learnt from some of the best in the industry and developed my own skills in the process.
With roots as a bourgeoning communications agency, we’ve become the UK’s #1 public affairs agency, winning numerous awards along the way. We now span 8 regional offices, with 150 staff.
There are lots of reasons that make Cavendish a great place to work. We get to work on some of the UK’s biggest and more important projects, alongside some of the UK’s biggest companies and brands.
But ultimately it all comes down to the people. It’s about being surrounded by people who constantly strive to do the best for our clients.
But there is more to life than work and Cavendish actively encourages a healthy work life balance. With a great range of employee benefits, you really can make the most of your life outside of work.
I took this to the extreme when, in late 2022, Cavendish helped me in achieving a long-term ambition: to travel the world. With the support of the company, I took a year-long sabbatical, crisscrossing the globe from Ecuador to New Zealand and ticking off a fair few bucket list items in the process!
Since returning to Cavendish late last year, I’ve loved re-connecting with old colleagues, helping new colleagues grow and getting stuck into a range of exciting projects.
Looking back on all of this, I’m glad I took my first steps at Cavendish – and my journey isn’t complete yet.
