The 50 best places to work in the UK in 2026
Jobs website Glassdoor has revealed the winners of its 18th annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honouring the Best Places to Work 2026 across the UK.
The Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards are based on the input of employees who voluntarily provide anonymous feedback on Glassdoor by completing a company review about their job, work environment and employer over the past year.
“Even amid the uncertainty of 2025, these standout employers have shown resilience, sustaining high levels of employee satisfaction and trust as they navigate change,” said Owen Humphries, President at Glassdoor.
“In today’s competitive job market, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work award serves as a trusted guide for job seekers, spotlighting the companies where employees thrive while helping candidates connect with workplaces that reflect their values and career ambitions.”
When employees submit reviews about their employer on Glassdoor, they are asked to share their opinions on some of the best reasons to work for their employer (pros), any downsides (cons) and are encouraged to provide advice to management.
In addition, employees are asked to rate how satisfied they are with their employer overall, rate their CEO and key workplace attributes, including career opportunities, compensation and benefits, culture and values, diversity and inclusion, senior management and work-life balance.
Employees are also asked whether they would recommend their employer to a friend and whether they believe their employer’s six-month business outlook is positive, negative or if they have no opinion.
The top 50 places to work in the UK are as follows:
1. SAP
Employees like working here because:
- Flexible hours with ample holiday time
- Cutting-edge tech and constant learning
- Work-life balance with supportive teams
2. Mastercard
Employees like working here because:
- Diverse talent respected and valued
- Thrive with top-notch benefits and pay
- Flexible work from anywhere culture
3. Google
Employees like working here because:
- Top-tier pay with leading technology edge
- Flexible work-life balance, your pace, your space
- Career mobility across global product lines
4. Mars
Employees like working here because:
- Purpose-driven leadership inspires growth
- Exceptional work-life balance and benefits
- Freedom to chart your unique career path
5. Arm
Employees like working here because:
- Empowering culture with room to grow
- Flexible schedules support work-life balance
- Collaborate with the brightest minds
6. NFU Mutual
Employees like working here because:
- Hybrid work, flexible and fulfilling
- Supportive management, growth focused
- Great ethos, people, and benefits
7. Kraken
Employees like working here because:
- Climate impact mission fuels our purpose
- Collaborative, friendly global team spirit
- Career growth in a rapidly expanding company
8. Royal London
Employees like working here because:
- Competitive benefits, including hybrid work
- People-focused, supportive management
- Career growth with training opportunities
9. Equal Experts
Employees like working here because:
- People-first culture with genuine values
- Empowerment and autonomy in decision making
- Work-life balance with adult treatment
10. easyJet
Employees like working here because:
- Travel perks: fly the world for less
- Supportive culture: feel valued every day
- Career growth: rise through dynamic roles
11. Salesforce
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who mentor and inspire growth
- Culture rooted in inclusion and innovation
- Best benefits for work-life harmony
12. Mott MacDonald
Employees like working here because:
- Inclusive and collaborative work culture
- Supportive mentors and career growth
- Flexible work-life balance with remote work
13. McKinsey & Company
Employees like working here because:
- Thrive with brilliant minds and mentorship
- Transformative career growth with global prestige
- Supportive culture, meaningful impact
14. Adobe
Employees like working here because:
- Creative freedom with purpose-driven projects
- People-first culture that truly cares
- Exceptional benefits and wellness perks
15. EDF
Employees like working here because:
- Managers care and foster your growth
- Fair culture with passionate coworkers
- Welcoming family-like environment
16. Standard Chartered Bank
Employees like working here because:
- Hybrid work for flexibility and growth
- Diverse, inclusive, and goal-oriented culture
- Friendly, professional, and supportive environment
17. Bloomberg
Employees like working here because:
- People-first culture with heart and purpose
- Best benefits for health and well-being
- Work-life balance that respects your time
18. the LEGO Group
Employees like working here because:
- Build your career with creativity and joy
- Flexible work-life balance with a playful twist
- Diversity embraced in every brick and idea
19. Softcat
Employees like working here because:
- People-first culture with genuine care
- Supportive leadership that champions growth
- Vibrant work-life balance with heart
20. Capgemini Invent
Employees like working here because:
- Collaborative growth and mentorship culture
- Recognition and reward for good work
- Diverse, inclusive, and supportive teams
21. S&P Global
Employees like working here because:
- Wellness days boost work-life balance
- Inclusive culture with global opportunities
- Leaders who foster career growth and learning
22. NatWest Group
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who coach, mentor, and champion you
- People-first culture that values diversity
- Work-life balance with flexible working options
23. Airbus
Employees like working here because:
- Unique aerospace career growth opportunities
- High-impact projects from day one
- Balance life with flexible work options
24. Apple
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who inspire authentic growth
- Diverse voices strengthen our culture
- Benefits that set industry standards
25. Environment Agency
Employees like working here because:
- Supportive teams, enriching environment
- Stable jobs with best benefits
- Flexible hours, work-life balance
26. Vitality
Employees like working here because:
- Team/family mentality fuels success
- Excellent benefits inspire loyalty
- Rapid career progression unlocked
27. Kier Group
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders nurture your career growth
- Collaborative atmosphere with supportive peers
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
28. IFS
Employees like working here because:
- Supportive culture that champions career growth
- Competitive benefits and inclusive policies
- Strong mentorship and learning opportunities
29. Centrica
Employees like working here because:
- Energizing projects fuel career growth
- Flexible remote work for balanced life
- Sustainability focus drives meaningful impact
30. NHS Business Services Authority
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who go above and beyond
- Flexible work with remote options
- Inclusivity with a strong DEI focus
31. Leonardo
Employees like working here because:
- Stress-free environment and work-life balance
- Diverse ideas in a vibrant company culture
- Career growth with hands-on industry exposure
32. Arcadis
Employees like working here because:
- People-first culture with heart and purpose
- Flexibility to work your way, hybrid or remote
- Inclusivity and employee voice matter here
33. Microsoft
Employees like working here because:
- Collaborative spirit fuels innovation
- Flexibility with hybrid and remote work
- Culture of inclusivity and empathy
34. Bupa
Employees like working here because:
- Supportive teams foster career advancement
- Generous benefits and perks for all
- Innovation drives digital focus forward
35. Siemens
Employees like working here because:
- Collaborative culture, forward-thinking innovation
- Hybrid work flexibility, balance respected
- Career growth with cutting-edge tech
36. GSK
Employees like working here because:
- Career growth in a global network
- Flexible hours with great pay
- Leaders foster a supportive community
37. Aviva
Employees like working here because:
- Hybrid work for life balance and flexibility
- Great people and supportive teams
- Embrace learning with career growth opportunities
38. BAE Systems
Employees like working here because:
- Innovation thrives with growth opportunities
- Passionate team driving impactful missions
- Collaborative culture with supportive leadership
39. American Express
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who nurture and inspire growth
- Collaborative culture with opportunities to shine
- Balance that respects life outside of work
40. JLR
Employees like working here because:
- A modern workplace driving sustainability
- Empowerment to learn, grow, and make an impact
- Heartfelt diversity and inclusion initiatives
41. IQVIA
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who empower authentic management
- Work-life balance that’s genuinely valued
- Culture of career development and learning
42. Legal & General
Employees like working here because:
- Leaders who inspire and support growth
- Fair pay with best benefits from day one
- Work-life balance with summer Fridays
43. Barclays
Employees like working here because:
- Diverse experiences, inclusive culture
- Champions work-life balance and learning
- Strong brand with real market exposure
44. Oxfam
Employees like working here because:
- Global impact with strong management support
- Flexible hours and remote work for life balance
- Inclusive culture for growth and collaboration
45. DataAnnotation
Employees like working here because:
- Flexibility to work anywhere, anytime
- Merit-based career growth opportunities
- Engaging projects with great project pay
46. British Heart Foundation
Employees like working here because:
- Friendly, supportive work environment
- Inclusive culture with flexible hours
- Easy start, welcoming team
47. Lush
Employees like working here because:
- Embrace sustainability with passion and purpose
- Work with heart, leave smelling fantastic
- Diverse, inclusive teams lift each other up
48. IBM
Employees like working here because:
- Integrity-driven innovation and growth
- Supportive teams fostering learning
- Balance that respects life and work
49. Bank of England
Employees like working here because:
- Diverse experience with career mobility
- Impactful work on UK financial policy
- Supportive, knowledgeable colleagues
50. Haleon
Employees like working here because:
- Hybrid work model for perfect balance
- Leaders who inspire and empower growth
- Collaborative culture that fuels innovation
