About Hanson Wade

Hanson Wade run events covering pioneering life science, to technology-augmented construction, to radical change in HR, all over the world. They bring people together through outstanding business conferences and year-round community contact.
They find the right people, the right issues, and the right answers to deliver commercial results fast and with less risk. Headquartered in London, the 170 staff work worldwide with events held in North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America.
Founded in 2008, Hanson Wade have a unique culture that helped Chief Executive Officer Tom Richardson rise from Marketing Manager to his current position in just five years, at the age of 29.
Hanson Wade’s culture is one of commitment to ambition and growth, to meritocracy regardless of age or background, and to training and development. For people to succeed, Hanson Wade say fast growth and a transparent culture must be partnered with outstanding internal and external support.

What is it like to work for Hanson Wade

Leadership

89% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

The company’s values are clarity, fight, flex and future. To demonstrate these values, the senior management team recognise people who deliver especially well and the Chief Executive Officer communicates the values to senior management at weekly meetings.

89% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of the senior management team

Personal Growth

93% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Everyone gets £100 each year to spend on anything that involves learning something new. There’s one day off per year for charity work, and the winner of ‘Wader of the Month’ receives £200 to spend on an experience.

93% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

My Company

100% of staff agreed:

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

Hanson Wade have bought more working space to create a better working environment. This has led to a huge increase in collaborative meetings. People can work how they want – standing up, in their quiet reflection room, or on a sofa with their feet up.

100% of staff agreed:

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

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Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Profit Related Payment

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Development

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