Commercial celebrates The Sunday Times Best Places to Work listing

Commercial appears in the ‘big companies’ category of the listing, for organisations with 250-1,999 employees. The company also received the Industry Award for the Business and Management Services sector.

Inclusion on the list is determined by an independent survey that covers six aspects of employee engagement, such as wellbeing, empowerment, and job satisfaction. Commercial achieved ‘excellent’ scores across all six areas, with 80% of staff completing the survey.

Simone Hindmarch, co-founder and managing director of Commercial, says the recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the culture the business has worked to build over more than three decades.

 

This means a huge amount to us because it’s based on what our people think and feel about working at Commercial. Right from the start, we wanted to create a company where people genuinely wanted to come to work, felt connected to the business and each other, and knew their voice mattered. To have that recognised in this way is incredibly special.

“Creating a great place to work takes consistency and sustained effort. It means listening properly, acting on feedback and continually layering up the support we provide as the world of work changes. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel cared for and able to do their best work.”

Simone says the workplace culture is closely linked to Commercial’s ability to grow, innovate, and deliver value for clients.

“For us, building social capital is just as important as building financial strength. Many of our people want purpose, career progression, and a sense of belonging. By working hard to provide that, we strengthen the whole organisation.”

Now employing nearly 300 people and generating an annual turnover of around £98m, Commercial is looking to accelerate sustainable growth over the next decade. The business achieved EcoVadis Platinum status in 2025, placing it in the top 1% of companies worldwide for sustainability performance.

Recent employee-focused developments include the refurbishment of its headquarters, with workspaces tailored to support neurodiverse colleagues and varied working preferences. A multi-faith room, dedicated spaces for colleagues with children or dogs, and biophilic (nature-inspired) elements have also been introduced.