WATG Named One of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

We are proud to announce that WATG London has been officially named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the UK for 2025. This honour, published today in partnership with employee experience platform WorkL, recognises outstanding workplaces across the UK that go above and beyond to support their people, celebrate diversity, and foster a positive culture of engagement and growth.

Being included in this prestigious list is a reflection of the people who make WATG exceptional every day. From our culture of collaboration and creativity to our commitment to wellbeing and inclusion, this recognition underscores our continued focus on building an environment where everyone can thrive.

What Makes a Sunday Times Best Place to Work?

This nationwide survey, the largest of its kind in the UK, evaluates organisations across six key pillars:

• Reward and Recognition

• Instilling Pride

• Information Sharing

• Empowerment

• Wellbeing

• Job Satisfaction

Conducted via 26 in-depth questions developed by behavioural scientists and workplace experts, the results provide one of the most comprehensive pictures of employee experience available.

Standing Out in the Medium Category

The Medium Organisation category honours businesses with between 50 and 249 employees. To be recognised here means WATG scored highly in key areas that contribute to an engaged, motivated, and supported team. Whether through empowering leadership, meaningful professional development, or our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we’re incredibly proud of how our workplace culture has been acknowledged.

A Message from Our Leadership

Ian Memmott, MD, EMEA, comments “We’re incredibly proud to be named on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, especially as we celebrate our 80th anniversary this year. This recognition is testament to the culture we’ve cultivated over eight decades: one that champions creativity, nurtures talent, and embraces collaboration at every level.”

A Culture That Designs the Future

Whether designing world-renowned destinations or shaping the future of architecture and hospitality, WATG’s strength lies in our people. From innovative initiatives like flexible working and robust wellbeing programs to career development opportunities, we are constantly evolving to meet the needs of a dynamic, global team.

We’re incredibly honoured to be listed among the UK’s best employers. But more than that, we’re excited about what this means for our team and for those looking to build a meaningful career in a place where creativity is nurtured and people truly come first.

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