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Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

643.2

Quick facts

What we do:
Solictiors and Independant Financial Advisors
Year established:
1856
Website:
http://www.chattertons.com
Contact
- 5 South Street, Horncastle, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6DS

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About Chattertons

Chattertons are a leading firm of solicitors and provider of wealth management services in Lincolnshire and across the East Midlands.

The firm provides a comprehensive range of services delivering first class, client focused and trusted advice to individuals and businesses from its offices in Boston, Grantham, Horncastle, Lincoln, London, Newark, Sleaford, Spalding and Stamford.

Leaders at Chattertons have an open-door policy and encourage staff to discuss concerns or issues at the earliest opportunity. Each office has regular office meetings and the Chief Executive Officer, HR and ICT Directors will attend periodically.

The company recently launched an enhanced benefits scheme for staff and have allowed greater flexibility with hours, following feedback from recruitment agents about the market and candidates expectations.

What is it like to work for Chattertons

Personal Growth

73% of staff agreed:

This job is good for my own personal growth

The company takes on a trainee solicitor each year, supporting them through the two-year training period. There are apprentices in most of offices, in Legal Support Assistant roles, while many of these apprentices have progressed into either secretarial or trainee paralegal positions.

73% of staff agreed:

This job is good for my own personal growth

Wellbeing

67% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

The company offers bring-your-dog-to-work days to minimise stress and, for World Mental Health Day, they made sure all staff took their full lunch break. In addition, the HR team and Charity Committee team have received training from Mind about workplace stress.

67% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Chattertons raise money for their charity of the year through a variety of means. For example, some members of the team took part in the Viking Way Challenge in Lincolnshire, while others have supported local schools with their careers days.

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

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