Working at Bruntwood

    We offer the opportunity to work, of course. To learn and grow, to take your career in new directions and achieve more than you might have imagined possible.

    We encourage everyone to pursue their passions, and find the balance that brings out the best in everything you do.

    We’re always on the lookout for talented people who value community, sustainability and collaboration. People who resonate with our values and believe in our product. If you like the sound of us why not search our current vacancies across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham.

    Working at Bruntwood
    Alderley Park Office Space

    We really believe that if you're brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things - from the big important stuff like pensions and holidays, through to the "small perks" that help you out with the little things that matter just as much.

    At Bruntwood we might work hard, but we have the benefits and the rewards in place so that you can find that equal balance and enjoy life too.

    • Ways of working

      Ways of Working

      • We understand the importance of work-life balance, so whilst we are primarily an office-based culture (it's what we do!), we also want to encourage flexibility and agility where possible
      • Our colleagues make use of our different spaces and find lots of ways to collaborate which enable them to find the balance that brings out the best in everything they do.
    • Health

      Health

      • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to mental health, legal & financial support, including counselling
      • Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy.
      • Free private healthcare cover on an opt-in basis
      • Fitness classes, free gym spaces & gym discounts
      • Healthy breakfasts in our offices
      • Wellbeing app which rewards you financially for daily habits. You can spend this on everyday essentials, treats or even donate to good causes
    • Development

      Development

      • 24 'Bruntwood Cares' volunteering hours per year
      • Learning sponsorship
      • Interest free learning loans up to £2000 to pursue your passions
      • Mentoring scheme
      • Work Shadowing
    • Money

      Money

      • Up to 8% matched pension scheme
      • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - plus baby bonus!
      • Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
      • Life assurance / death in service
      • Rewards for long service
    • Travel

      Travel

      • EV salary sacrifice car scheme
      • Interest free travel to work loans
      • Cycle to work scheme
      • Car park discounts
    • Holiday

      Holiday

      • 28 days holiday - plus your birthday!
      • Buy and sell more holidays if needed
      • Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
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    Our Benefits Calculator helps you understand the full value of your benefits package beyond just your salary.

    By entering a few key details, you’ll get a personalised breakdown of the various benefits you receive, including pension contributions, private healthcare, bonuses, and other perks. This tool provides a clear picture of the total investment Bruntwood makes in your well-being.


    Our Values

    Everything we do comes down to our five values. In practice, these will mean something unique to every person at Bruntwood, but if you’re considering working here, give them some thought. They’ve been at the heart of our story for over 50 years.

    • dream and deliver

      Dream and deliver

      We challenge what is and imagine what could be. We then have the commitment and drive to bring our ideas to life.

    • Never sit on the sidelines

      Never sit on the sidelines

      We care deeply about the world around us; instead of waiting for others to act, we take the lead on issues that matter.

    • creatively commercial

      Be creatively commercial

      Our creative culture helps us find innovative, effective solutions to real world challenges.

    • Pay attention to detail (it matters)

      Pay attention to detail (it matters)

      We pay close attention to every aspect of everything we do; through experience we know it’s often the little things that make the big things happen.

    • Be brilliant to work with

      Be brilliant to work with

      We act with integrity, respect and a passion for collaboration, as we know the greatest outcomes benefit everyone.

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    Coworking lounge
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    What our colleagues say about us:

    “I love Bruntwood and its diverse and multicultural workforce, as well as its commitment to engaging with and enriching our local communities. For me, this creates an open-minded workplace that allows me to thrive in my roles and enhance my work life.” - Sergio Bastos, Connectivity Project Manager

    "We want everyone to feel empowered and comfortable in bringing their best selves to work, in a place that all our colleagues feel valued and respected. We encourage our colleagues to shape their world, supporting them to learn and grow, and take their career in new directions, as well as pursuing their passions and finding out what makes them tick. Our colleagues are interested, and interesting, they connect with our purpose and values, and truly want to make a difference to shaping their local cities, towns and communities." - Maddi Burns-Hunt, Head of Talent

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    Diversity & inclusion

    There are lots of things a Bruntwood person isn’t and we celebrate all of our differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.

    Our approach to Diversity & Inclusion

    Our commitment to creating inclusive and sustainable places for communities to thrive is intrinsically linked to how we look to attract and retain talent at Bruntwood. We partner with a number of great organisations to help create an inclusive workforce that is supported and treated fairly.

    • Greater Manchester good employment charter
    • Living wage employer
    • Disability confident committed
    • Race Equality Matters member 2024/25
    • All Equals Charter
    • Evenbreak
    • RestLess

      Learn more about Bruntwood

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