Holroyd Howe-DO NOT MERGE

Hidden mission statement
http://www.holroydhowe.com

Officially a Very Good
Company to Work For

Officially a Very Good
Company to Work For

Officially an Outstanding
Company to Work For

Officially an Outstanding
Company to Work For

Officially a World Class
Company to Work For

Officially a World Class
Company to Work For

Officially a Good
Company to Work For

Officially a Good
Company to Work For

Officially a Global*
Good Company
to Work For

Officially a Good
Company to Work For
Globally*

No items found.
th
Best Company
to work for

Staff at contract caterers Holroyd Howe have no need to worry about where their next meal is coming from; not only do they receive free food at work but business is booming so they can feel secure that their wages will keep rolling in, too. The firm serves the top end of the catering industry and has sites at blue-chip firms and some independent schools across the UK. It is still a young company, founded just nine years ago by eponymous joint managing directors Rick Holroyd and Nick Howe, whose infectious energy permeates the business, which still has the oomph of a small-to-medium-sized enterprise, even though staff numbers are approaching 1,000. Holroyd and Howe (the men) are both in their mid-forties, both married with three children and both have identical twins. "I've still got a photocopy of the first cheque we paid in," reminisces Howe. The pair can be proud that even with such a decentralised business — covering 95 sites — staff give the leaders a 79% positive score for doing a great job (a top 30 score) and 76% for having a great deal of faith in them. From their first unit at a Covent Garden post-production company, the managing directors hope the company will have 175 contracts and will have broken the £50m sales barrier within three years, while retaining a strong company culture. "The biggest challenge is retaining the soul. And it's achievable," says Holroyd. Central to maintaining such a reliable workforce is training. Head chef Mike Taylor, who joined two years ago and has a 13-year track record in contract catering, coaches his team in knife skills, market values, local produce and running their own section. "If people want to learn, I want to teach," he says. "I do feel that I'm working for the best in the business," he adds. Taylor is not alone in feeling engaged; employees' belief that they can make a valuable contribution to the company's success scores 77% in our survey, feeling proud to work here and being fully involved at work both score 76%. Levels of wellbeing and team relationships are also good. These results are impressive, especially given that when the company wins a new contract it "inherits" staff, which requires a sensitive approach, as area manager Richard Thrower explains. "We reassure them that the client loves the team but maybe they haven't been trained enough. Nick calls it car wash — we polish up the good bits. Normally they see the benefits quite quickly."

A spotlight on

Holroyd Howe-DO NOT MERGE

View the latest achievements

Featured Workplace Factors

My Team

88% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

During the busiest week of the month, Holroyd Howe base an occupational physiotherapist in one of the offices and schedule massages for all of the visiting team members. The massage has an emphasis on stress relief and predominantly focuses on the neck and shoulders.

My Manager

78% of staff agreed

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

During the busiest week of the month, Holroyd Howe base an occupational physiotherapist in one of the offices and schedule massages for all of the visiting team members. The massage has an emphasis on stress relief and predominantly focuses on the neck and shoulders.

My Company

78% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

During the busiest week of the month, Holroyd Howe base an occupational physiotherapist in one of the offices and schedule massages for all of the visiting team members. The massage has an emphasis on stress relief and predominantly focuses on the neck and shoulders.

My Team
%

88% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

During the busiest week of the month, Holroyd Howe base an occupational physiotherapist in one of the offices and schedule massages for all of the visiting team members. The massage has an emphasis on stress relief and predominantly focuses on the neck and shoulders.

My Manager
%

78% of staff agreed

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

During the busiest week of the month, Holroyd Howe base an occupational physiotherapist in one of the offices and schedule massages for all of the visiting team members. The massage has an emphasis on stress relief and predominantly focuses on the neck and shoulders.

My Team
%

88% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

During the busiest week of the month, Holroyd Howe base an occupational physiotherapist in one of the offices and schedule massages for all of the visiting team members. The massage has an emphasis on stress relief and predominantly focuses on the neck and shoulders.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
Employee average age
Male : Female employee ratio
Employees earning £35k+
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...

Benefits

No items found.

Latest Achievements

National Ranking
#
Best Small Companies to work for in the UK
National Ranking
#
Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for in the UK
National Ranking
#
Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for in the UK
National Ranking
#
Best Large Companies to work for in the UK
National Ranking
#
Best Big Companies to work for in the UK
National Ranking
#
Best NFP Organisations to work for in the UK
London
#
Best Small Companies to work for in London
London
#
Best Mid Sized Companies to work for in London
London
#
Best Mid Sized Companies to work for in London
London
#
Best Large Companies to work for in London
London
#
Best Big Companies to work for in London
East of England
#
Best Companies to work for in the East of England
The Midlands
#
Best Companies to work for in the Midlands
The East Midlands
#
Best Companies to work for in the East Midlands
The West Midlands
#
Best Companies to work for in the West Midlands
The North East
#
Best Companies to work for in the North East
The North West
#
Best Companies to work for in the North West
Northern Ireland
#
Best Companies to work for in Northern Ireland
Scotland
#
Best Companies to work for in Scotland
The South East
#
Best Companies to work for in the South East
The South West
#
Best Companies to work for in the South West
Wales
#
Best Companies to work for in the Wales
Yorkshire & The Humber
#
Best Companies to work for in Yorkshire & The Humber
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
Sector Ranking
#
Best Companies to work for in the UK
National Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the UK
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in London
Regional Position
#
Best Company to Work For in the East of England
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the North East
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the North West
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in Northern Ireland
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in Scotland
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the South East
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the South West
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in Wales
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in Yorkshire & The Humber
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the East Midlands
Regional Position
#
Best
Company to Work For in the West Midlands
Sector Position
#
Best Accountancy Firm to Work
For in the UK
Best Architect & Surveyor Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Automotive Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Business Services Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Charity Organisation to Work
For in the UK
Best Construction & Engineering Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Consultancy Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Education & Training Organisation to Work For in the UK
Best Financial Service Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Food & Drink  Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Health & Social Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Housing Association to Work
For in the UK
Best Insurance Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Law Firm to Work
For in the UK
Best Leisure & Hospitality Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Manufacturing Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Marketing & Media Agency to Work For in the UK
Best Not-For-Profit Body to Work
For in the UK
Best Property Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Recruitment Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Retail Company to Work For in the UK
Best Technology Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Telecom Company to Work
For in the UK
Best Utility Company to Work
For in the UK
Interested in a career with
Holroyd Howe-DO NOT MERGE
?

If you like what you see here and would like to know more about working for a

1 Star

organisation, simply click the link for further information about careers with

Holroyd Howe-DO NOT MERGE

.