Data consultancy company, The Oakland Group is committed to creating a culture of happy and engaged staff.

It is centred on developing a healthy working environment that enables individuals to get the best out of themselves, by working in ways that allow them to thrive sustainably.

It provides initiatives to help every employee flourish; these include online sessions on sleep, exercise, and mental health awareness training.

The company offers a private healthcare scheme and welcomes dogs into the office because it says the "mental wellbeing benefits of animals in an office environment are well documented”.

The business, which is at the cutting-edge of advanced analytics, process and governance, has grown rapidly over the past two years but remains a family company at heart.

It uses pioneering analytical models, machine learning and AI, as well as more traditional techniques, to harnesses the power of data to solve complex operational challenges for some of Britain's largest organisations, including the BBC, Transport for London, Heathrow Airport, and the NHS.

Based in Leeds, in West Yorkshire, Oakland is passionate about promoting the northern tech scene and creating opportunities.

For potential recruits, being passionate, tenacious, technically excellent, and curious is just as important as experience and qualifications.

From their first day, employees are encouraged to ask questions and increase their skills. Training and resources designed to promote home-grown talent are available to all.