Created: 27th May, 2026
We are delighted to announce that we are a winner in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
At Barker, our people are the heart of our business. We have an inclusive culture providing careers to suit our employees’ talents. As an Employee-Owned Business, our whole team works together to ensure we grow, innovate, and deliver a quality service to our clients.
To support our growth plans, we have enhanced the onboarding and induction process, with all new starters assigned a ‘buddy’ with regular reviews and ongoing training. Line managers benefit from regular training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to support and develop their teams.
“The Barker Way” is the embodiment of our culture and values. Alongside this, we have strengthened our internal communications and day-to-day processes through continued innovation and investment in our intranet. Shaped directly by employee feedback, it has become a central space for sharing updates, simplifying workflows, and keeping teams connected.
The result is clearer communication, quicker access to information, and noticeable gains in efficiency across the business. Small changes, listened to and acted on, make a real difference to how we work.
Building on these improvements, we continue to recognise accountability and performance through our total rewards package, while bringing people together via company‑wide Town Halls, social events, and training that keep conversations open and teams aligned.
To enhance a collaborative working environment, we hold team and company-wide socials. We offer long-term careers, sponsoring and mentoring all levels from apprenticeships to professional charterships. Our employees can regularly discuss their workload, personal development, and well-being in regular 1-2-1s with their line managers.
We champion mental health and wellbeing, with support from our Wellbeing First Aiders, periodic workshops, and monthly wellbeing spotlights.
We offer competitive salaries, hybrid working, and great company benefits, including a healthcare plan, annual bonuses, sabbaticals, and enhanced absence and maternity/paternity policies.
Our employees share suggestions and provide feedback in our Employee Forum, which influences our business decisions and assists change management programmes.
We believe that in listening and investing in our people, we ultimately are creating a happier, productive, more engaged workforce, which makes Barker Associates one of the best places to work!
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