Sunday Times, UK’s Best Places to Work.

Written By Chris Lee – Associate Director and Head of Media Strategy

We’ve only gone and done it again – for the second year running, we’ve been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work by The Sunday Times. Go us.  

This recognition isn’t just a badge of honour. It’s a reflection of something we’ve built together. 

The Sunday Times list, powered by WorkL, is grounded in science and shaped by people. It’s based on direct feedback from our teams – measuring their views on everything from reward and recognition to pride, communication, empowerment, wellbeing and job satisfaction.  

That we’ve scored so highly across the board is a testament to the culture we’ve all helped shape. 

Among dozens of organisations, we stood out as one of only a handful of communications consultancies to make the list. The judges looked closely at how businesses support their people through inclusion, wellbeing, engagement and overall satisfaction. And what they saw in us was a community that puts people first – something that shone through when we asked a few of our guys why they love working at Cavendish:  

Poppy, an Account Executive in our Midlands planning team:  

“Your achievements are genuinely recognised and celebrated. The support from line managers and mentors helps you grow and learn.” 

Lewis in our London government relations team: 

“Everyone is made to feel valuable and encouraged to offer their unique insights – regardless of seniority or experience.” 

From flexible working and private healthcare to discounted gym memberships, annual health checks and access to Headspace, our wellbeing offer is designed to support our people in ways they tell us matter most.  

Initiatives like Cavendish Culture, Cavendish Women, our LGBTQIA+ network and our Neurodiversity group aren’t top-down programmes. They’re team-led, values-driven, and deeply embedded in how we work. They reflect who we are – and who we’re becoming. 

As Carl Daruvalla, our CEO, puts it: 

“Our ambition is to build a world-class consultancy. Being included in the Sunday Times list for the second year running, alongside some of the UK’s most admired brands, is a huge milestone in that journey. What makes it even more meaningful is that it’s our people – and the culture we’ve created together – that got us here.” 

With more than 150 consultants across 12 offices, we’re growing. At Cavendish, we’re building a place where strategy meets creativity, where people feel proud to belong, and where a much talked about culture is truly lived.  
 
This award belongs to Poppy, to Lewis and to all of us. It’s a shared achievement – and a shared responsibility to keep building a workplace we’re proud of. 

If you’re thinking about what’s next – and see your values reflected in ours – we’d love to hear from you.