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Officially a World Class
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Officially a World Class
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Officially a Global*
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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.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The organisation has 17 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business and its Employee Assistance Programme gives staff multiple avenues to discuss their mental health in an open and confidential manner. The HR Team also run Mental Health in the Workplace sessions for Managers, which are compulsory for them to attend.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
AJ Bell publish a regular series of interviews with its CEO and other members of the Executive Committee to its staff intranet. The videos cover business and performance updates, as well as personal reflections, and support the organisation’s work on an open and accountable culture. They also ensure staff receive a consistent message from leaders.
My organisation encourages charitable activities
In February, the organisation launched its new charitable initiative – the AJ Bell Futures Foundation – initially committing to contribute 0.5% of its profits before tax to the Foundation each year – to establish deep-rooted, long-term partnerships whilst building futures in its communities. To date, it has donated £100,000 to each of its charity partners.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The organisation has 17 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business and its Employee Assistance Programme gives staff multiple avenues to discuss their mental health in an open and confidential manner. The HR Team also run Mental Health in the Workplace sessions for Managers, which are compulsory for them to attend.
This organisation is run on strong values / principles
AJ Bell publish a regular series of interviews with its CEO and other members of the Executive Committee to its staff intranet. The videos cover business and performance updates, as well as personal reflections, and support the organisation’s work on an open and accountable culture. They also ensure staff receive a consistent message from leaders.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The organisation has 17 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business and its Employee Assistance Programme gives staff multiple avenues to discuss their mental health in an open and confidential manner. The HR Team also run Mental Health in the Workplace sessions for Managers, which are compulsory for them to attend.
We are thrilled to have yet again secured our three-star company rating for the 5th year running. This achievement reflects our commitment to all aspects of working life at AJ Bell and in particular the value we place on investing in the personal growth and wellbeing of our people and the importance of giving something back in our local communities. We are immensely proud of the talented people who work for us and we look forward to continuing on our journey to grow and strengthen our cohesive and inclusive company culture.
Liz Carrington, HR Director
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