About The Specialist Works Limited

The Specialist Works are the go-to media agency for brands that want to grow fast. They provide media planning and buying, brand partnerships and creative solutions.

They pride themselves on being a people-first company. They are committed to helping employees fit work around life - not the other way around.

The Specialist Works have fostered a culture where people are encouraged to celebrate different communities, ages, sexualities, ethnicities - alongside talking about mental health and offering support to one another. Personal wellness stories are openly shared and the organisation offer an employee assistance programme to employees if things get on top of them.

Innovation is one of their core values and 2019 saw The Specialist Works continue to develop a partnership with the charity 'Beyond Autism' to offer work placements for autistic and learning-disabled young people.

What is it like to work for The Specialist Works Limited

My Manager

93% of staff agreed:

My manager cares about me as an individual

The Specialist Works have a mentoring programme where they encourage senior members off staff to become a mentor to those more junior in the company.

93% of staff agreed:

My manager cares about me as an individual

My Team

87% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

The Specialist Works hold two strategy days a year in the UK, one at the beginning of the year in January and one mid-way, in the summer. Everyone in the business is invited to attend and all internationals are flown across the globe to be a part of the day.

87% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Fair Deal

56% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

The Specialist Works have created a career plan and promotional goals up to management level. Regular reviews,alongside learning and personal development plans means they promote individuals when they achieve their goals.

56% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or subsidised gym membership for all employees
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative