Open Partners listed on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and Awarded Best Place to Work in Marketing and Advertising 2026 (M)
Holly Hill
Marketing Partner at Open Partners.
We are thrilled to share that Open Partners has been listed in the official Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, in partnership with leading employee experience platform WorkL.
As part of the survey process, The Sunday Times also awarded the best workplaces with industry awards, and we are extremely proud to share that Open Partners has been awarded as the Best Place to Work in Marketing and Advertising 2026 (medium sized organisation).
An accolade focused on people, culture, and purpose
WorkL’s nationwide workplace survey recognises and celebrates the UK’s top employers, showcasing organisations that are leading the way in employee engagement, workplace culture and overall employee experience.
It highlights the best workplaces for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers, and those where staff enjoy the highest rates of wellbeing.
More than just an accolade, our placement on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list and subsequent award is a reflection of Open Partners’ commitment to a positive and empowering workplace culture, fuelled by independence, forward thinking, and our core values – being smarter, faster, and better for everyone.
Why Open Partners?
Because people are at the heart of everything we do. Sharing on Open Partners’ award win, The Sunday Times summarised,
[Open Partners is] an agency [that] prides itself on being remote first and people first, offering flexible working across six offices worldwide without mandated attendance. Its 142 staff benefit from private healthcare, enhanced family policies and paid volunteering days. There are working groups for women and neurodivergent employees, plus clubs for books, football, HIIT and yoga. Recognition comes via Star of the Month and Quarter awards, plus a special award for AI innovation.
Our values, benefits & proven culture of effectiveness
| Smarter | Faster | Better | We think ahead, ask better questions and show up prepared to lead. That means sharper insights, clearer thinking and high standards in everything we do, from how we challenge briefs to adopt new tools and technology. | We move with momentum and make decisions at the speed of change. We don’t wait for permission or perfect conditions. We lead from the front, act decisively and learn quickly to keep things moving forward. | We aim to be better for everyone. Our clients, our partners and our people. It’s reflected in work we’re proud of, relationships built on trust and a culture where everyone wants us to win. When we’re all invested, the results follow. |
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- Flexible and remote working
- Annual remote working kit/allowance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
Up to 56 hours paid time off annually for training
- IPA Effectiveness Essentials for all new starters
- AI training
- Media partner training
- Self-paced learning pathways
- Monthly paid team socials
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Childcare support
- Employee and new business introduction bonus scheme
- Star of the Month
- Case study of the Month
- ‘AI-deas’ awards for best AI innovation
- Private health care scheme
- Subsidised gym membership up to £30 per month
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Paid time off work for voluntary work up to 40 hours per year
- Employee assistance programme
- Generous life assurance (4x salary)
- Funded special interest and support groups
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