People & culture

Our People & Culture approach is guided by three pillars – Attract, Develop and Retain, each underpinned by our core values of fairness, respect and collaboration.  

A place to grow, belong and do your best work

At Shaw Gibbs, culture is more than a set of words on a wall. It is how we work together, support one another and recognise the people who make our business what it is.

Our values, Expert, Respectful, Innovative and Collaborative, guide how we show up for our clients and for each other every day. They shape the way we share knowledge, embrace new ideas, build trusted relationships and create an environment where people feel valued for who they are and the contribution they make.

We are a growing firm with ambitious plans, but we have worked hard to keep the friendly, supportive and people-first culture that makes Shaw Gibbs a great place to build a career. Whether you are starting out, developing your specialism or stepping into leadership, you will be supported to learn, progress and make a meaningful impact.

Recognition that feels personal

Our ERIC awards celebrate colleagues who bring our values to life, whether that is through technical excellence, collaboration, innovation or the way they support the people around them.

We also come together each year for ShawFest, our annual firmwide event, bringing colleagues from across the Group together to connect, celebrate and recognise achievements. It is also home to the Shaw Gibbs People Awards, which shine a spotlight on individuals who have made a real difference to our people, our clients and our culture.

From Rising Stars to those creating a positive workplace, these awards reflect something important about life at Shaw Gibbs: success is not only about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together.

Benefits built around real life

We want our people to feel supported in and outside work. Our benefits are designed to help colleagues look after their wellbeing, feel rewarded and access support when they need it.

Benefits include:

  • Medical plan
  • MyndUp wellbeing support
  • Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible working
  • Wellbeing day
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Returners bonus
  • Long service awards
  • Learning and development support
  • Leadership and management development programmes
  • Social, environmental and staff engagement committees

Development with direction

At Shaw Gibbs, you will be encouraged to keep learning. We invest in training, mentoring and development because we know that people thrive when they can see where they are heading and feel supported to get there.

Our Learning and Development approach is designed to be accessible, practical and personal. That might mean structured technical training, leadership development, on-the-job support or opportunities to work with colleagues across different teams, offices and specialisms.

As the firm continues to grow, so do the opportunities for our people. We are building a workplace where ambition is encouraged, progression is visible and everyone has the chance to develop their skills, confidence and career.

A culture of connection

With teams across multiple offices, we know the importance of creating moments that bring people together. From ShawFest and awards celebrations to local office events, social committees and employee-led initiatives, we make time to connect, collaborate and celebrate.

We are proud of the supportive relationships our people build with one another. It is this sense of community, alongside our commitment to excellence, that helps us deliver outstanding service to clients and create a workplace where people can do their best work.

Join a firm where people matter

If you are looking for a career where you can grow your expertise, work with talented colleagues and be part of a firm that genuinely values its people, Shaw Gibbs could be the place for you. Here, you will find interesting work, supportive teams, meaningful recognition and the opportunity to shape your future as part of a growing, ambitious and collaborative business.

Explore careers and talent management

Angus MacGregor

Chief People Officer

Claire Kendall

Group Head of Talent Acquisition

Lauren Priestnall

Group Head of Talent Management

Nikki Roche

Group Head of the People Advisory & Operations Team