Thakeham

A leading south of England housebuilder and community creator, Thakeham creates amazing places to live, delivering high-quality, sustainable homes and
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Thakeham is an infrastructure-led community creator and strategic land promoter, The company is committed to partnerships, innovation, and creating amazing places to live and work.

The organisation employs close to 250 people and offers a range of staff social events including quiz nights, BBQs, parties, and informal lunch and learns.

Thakeham are proud to support charities and community initiatives, this includes every team member being able to participate in two days paid volunteering each year, resulting in over 500 hours of volunteering.

It has an established long-term partnership with the Plunkett Foundation, a national charity who support community trust businesses.

At Woodgate, Thakeham worked with the Plunkett Foundation to establish a community business that will run the hub, with no debt attached.

Support for other organisations continues with donations to St Catherines Hospice, Crawley Open House, and sponsorship of local sports clubs, plus £10,000 support for the Oceansheroes who rowed across the Atlantic to raise money for Sea Bins.

Thakeham also deliver its Eddie and Ellie Programme in primary schools, using a book as a springboard into several curriculum topics, and funding school trips to a Wildlife Trust education facility as part of the programme, not only providing a valuable activity for the children but a vital revenue stream for this charity.

For secondary school pupils, Thakeham focuses on careers education and are a Cornerstone Employer.

Furthermore, in 2023 the organisation were awarded the Gold Armed Forces Covenant for support and advocacy of veterans and reservists from the military.

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Wellbeing

69% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Thakeham funds and encourages all employees to attend a regular health screening through Nuffield health. The organisation has trained Mental Health First Aiders and champions and also provides access to an in house counsellor at no cost for employees. They can see the counsellor in the office, via teams/zoom or at her practice off site.

Leadership

86% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

The leadership team uses a range of channels and digital to share information and encourage feedback from employees. The CEO and CSO shares regular video messages. The videos are unscripted to maintain authenticity. The videos are easily accessible on smart devices and all comms activity then comes together in its weekly newsletter to all staff.

My Company

95% of staff agreed

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

The organisation has implemented technology so that people can join team and board meetings remotely and in person at the same time. Thakeham also has a working group covering all departments who meet every 2-3 months to discuss ideas, thoughts and suggestions that are fed back to senior leadership so that actions can be implemented.

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69% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Thakeham funds and encourages all employees to attend a regular health screening through Nuffield health. The organisation has trained Mental Health First Aiders and champions and also provides access to an in house counsellor at no cost for employees. They can see the counsellor in the office, via teams/zoom or at her practice off site.

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86% of staff agreed

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

The leadership team uses a range of channels and digital to share information and encourage feedback from employees. The CEO and CSO shares regular video messages. The videos are unscripted to maintain authenticity. The videos are easily accessible on smart devices and all comms activity then comes together in its weekly newsletter to all staff.

Wellbeing
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69% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Thakeham funds and encourages all employees to attend a regular health screening through Nuffield health. The organisation has trained Mental Health First Aiders and champions and also provides access to an in house counsellor at no cost for employees. They can see the counsellor in the office, via teams/zoom or at her practice off site.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
2003
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
42
Employee average age
64% : 36%
Male : Female employee ratio
75%
Employees earning £35k+
16%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
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It’s the people who make Thakeham. The wellbeing of our team is of the utmost importance to us and we put initiatives in place to support each other. Similarly, we encourage colleagues’ development and progression to ensure that they feel fulfilled and have ample opportunity to reach their potential, to maximise job satisfaction and to be better as a company.

Rob Boughton CEO

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