Outsourced Events recognised amongst UK's best workplaces
Outsourced Events has achieved exceptional rankings in the Best Companies 2025 lists, announced on 13th November, following our One Star 'Very Good Company’ to work for accreditation:
- #5 Best Marketing Agency in the UK
- #49 National Small Company (25-99 employees)
- #63 Best Place to Work For in London
The rankings celebrate the UK's top workplaces based on employee engagement measured through Best Companies' rigorous 8-Factor Methodology.
Outstanding employee feedback drives rankings
Our rankings reflect exceptional scores across key workplace factors:
My Company: 97% agreement 97% of our staff agreed that "policies and procedures within this organisation are fair to everyone" - demonstrating our commitment to fairness and transparency.
My Team: 92% agreement 92% agreed that "my team is fun to work with" - reflecting the strong camaraderie fostered through monthly meet-ups, summer BBQs and Christmas parties.
My Manager: 89% agreement 89% agreed that "my manager shares important knowledge and information with me" - highlighting our investment in manager training and open communication.
What makes us a Best Company to work for?
"We believe our people are our greatest asset and their dedication and passion drive our success," said Denise Sharpe, CEO & Co-founder. "Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow is at the heart of our culture. Our commitment to employee engagement ensures we listen, learn, and continuously improve. Achieving Best Companies recognition is a testament to our shared values and the thriving, collaborative environment we've built together."
As a workplace, we prioritise:
Structured learning - Our in-house event management training programme
Structured learning – Our in-house event management training programme, recognised as 'Highly Commended' at the Business Culture Awards 2024, equips staff with essential skills through in-person training, online learning and on-the-job experience.
Meaningful connection – Our hybrid workforce model includes quarterly in-person meet-ups, minimum, as well as virtual all-hands check-ins, ensuring everyone stays engaged regardless of location.
Staff wellbeing – Regular surveys and fortnightly one-on-one check-ins keep wellbeing central to our culture.
Open communication – Leadership ensures organisational clarity through transparency, aligning everyone with our goals and direction.
5 in our sector: a remarkable achievement
Ranking #5 amongst marketing agencies nationally places us in the top tier of one of the UK's most creative and competitive sectors. This achievement, combined with our #49 position amongst all small companies nationally and #63 in London, demonstrates that our people-first approach delivers results.
As Best Companies CEO Jonathan Austin noted: "The winners this year prove that a truly engaged workforce is the most sustainable foundation for growth and achievement."
Award-winning culture, award-winning work
Our Best Companies recognition adds to our 2024-2025 achievements:
- Bronze Award – Conference and Events Awards 2025 'Best Agency'
- Winner – C&IT Awards 2024 'Pharma & Healthcare Event of the Year'
- Highly Commended – Business Culture Awards 2024 'Best Learning Initiative'
- Double nomination – Conference News Agency Awards 2025
25 years of putting people first
Since Denise Sharpe and Alexandra Sibley founded Outsourced Events in 2001, we've grown from a small office in Chiswick to a team of over 40 professionals now ranked amongst the UK's best workplaces. These Best Companies rankings prove that prioritising employee engagement isn't just the right thing to do, it's the foundation for sustainable business success.
Our journey from a small agency to a nationally recognised employer demonstrates that culture isn't built overnight, it's cultivated through consistent commitment, genuine listening and the belief that our people truly are our greatest asset.
Join our story
We're proud of these achievements, but we know what makes us special is our people. Every ranking, every award, every long-term client partnership comes down to the talented professionals who choose to build their careers with us.
Want to work for a company ranked amongst the UK's best? Get in touch: [email protected] | +44 (0) 330 460 6007
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