AJ Bell
In 1995 Andy Bell and Nicholas Littlefair set up AJ Bell with just £10,000 in personal loans in a tiny office in Manchester. Their entrepreneurial spirit, ambition, and vision fuelled the company’s growth, today AJ Bell is one of the largest investment platforms in the UK, with more than 1,300 employees.
The organisation’s head office at Salford Quays is designed with supporting its employees’ wellbeing. It has its own on-site gym offering a full programme of fitness classes, as well as private health checks and nutritional workshops.
With a focus on personal growth, staff benefit from a dedicated training and e-learning suite, whilst the organisation’s dining areas, lounge and rooftop terrace are great spaces for staff to relax and enjoy.
Every year AJ Bell deliver a busy calendar of charitable, volunteering and social events. And thanks to its partnerships with sporting teams and events, its staff benefit from a variety of free tickets and discounted entry into some of the country’s top sporting venues and competitions.
Finally, AJ Bell encourage an environment of real collaboration and open communication, with a programme of informal lunches to enable staff to hear from leaders across the business and regular video updates ensuring that everyone in the business knows how the business is performing, as well as celebrating highlights and achievements from across the company.