Employees at Consumer Intelligence have the freedom to get the job done when and where it suits them.

And the Bristol-based company’s flexible approach – which aims to help staff get the most out of their home and work life – extends to the jobs it advertises too.

The financial services insight partner welcomes applicants after part-time positions or bespoke working hours, recognising that broadening the field ‘maximises opportunities to meet fantastic candidates’.

It also acknowledges that aptitude and attitude can be as valuable as experience and education, embracing promising candidates without the privileges that generate impressive CV points.

Consumer Intelligence aims to build confidence in financial services institutions – including some of the world’s major brands – by listening to their customers and sharing insight so they can deliver better services.

And listening and sharing are just as important within Consumer Intelligence, helping make it a happy and productive workplace.

Group meetings often adopt a sharing format called ‘rounds,’ designed to give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute and the time and space to think. And every month, a values-related project or achievement is showcased, inviting comments and questions to the team involved and the CEO.

The company encourages its staff to share their ambitions, with plenty of opportunities for promotion or to try out different areas of the business. More than 60 per cent of roles are filled internally.