Marvin OnumonuBenefit Cosmetics, Bents Garden & Home, Bunzl Retail Supplies and Clermont Hotel Group have made the 2025 Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure list, published by Great Place to Work.
The survey asked employees about training, recognition, teamwork and how valued and motivated they felt at work.
Only companies with the highest scores for trust and job satisfaction were included.
Other large and super large firms listed were Clifton Trade Bathrooms, Encore, Ethos Farm, Findel, Gather & Gather, Grainger Motor Group, Hilton, Hugo Boss, Jumeirah, Laithwaites, Marriott International, Norton Way Motors Ltd, ProCook, Savers Health and Beauty, Shake Shack UK, Specsavers, Strand Palace, Tapestry, TeamSport Indoor Karting, The Doyle Collection, Titanic Belfast, TrustFord, Ultimate Products, Watches of Switzerland, WCF Ltd and Webbs Garden Centres Ltd.
In the small and medium category, companies named included Absolute Collagen, All The Best, Arrivia, Boundless, Brusco Food Group, BullyBillows, Carbase : Vanbase, Clays, Clownfish Events Ltd, Cosy, Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South, H&H Group, IronmongeryDirect, Ken Brown Motor Group, Liverpool Seafarers Centre, Lunn’s the Jewellers, Manolo Blahnik, Manutan UK, Mattel, PREM Group, Principal. Global Events, Sandea Wholesale Ltd, Sodexo Circles UK, The Workplace Depot, Trek Bicycle, Wongs Jewellers and Woodway UK.
Benedict Gautrey, managing director of Great Place To Work UK said: “In retail, hospitality, and leisure, where work is fast-paced and teams are often dispersed, staying connected can be tough.
“The top-performing organisations in this sector stand out by fostering regular, meaningful communication from leadership.
“Employees have told us they feel supported, heard, and want to stay at their employer as a result of working for a truly great workplace.”
REACTION:
Evelyn Haran, COO of PREM Group UK:
“We have an amazing team of committed people working in PREM Group. We care about each other, care about our guests, and care about the company.
“Everyone has a part to play, and everyone plays their part. I am so proud of this team and so grateful to each and every person who contributes to our positive workplace culture.
“We’re not perfect, but we know how important it is to nurture an environment where people feel respected, valued, and inspired to give their best.”
Judith Owens MBE, CEO of Titanic Belfast:
“We are proud to have been named as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. This recognition reflects the culture we’ve built together – one where people feel heard, supported and inspired every day.
“With a team of over 400 passionate individuals, our focus has always been on creating a workplace where people can thrive. Whether it’s through meaningful career development, internal growth opportunities, or a strong benefits offering, we’re committed to putting our people first.
“What makes this recognition particularly special is that it comes from our team’s own feedback.
“They are at the heart of everything we do at Titanic Belfast and being named as one of the best large retail, hospitality and leisure companies in the UK is a powerful reminder that when we invest in our people, everyone benefits.”
