Achieve together is delighted to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 500 employers in the Financial Times Best Employers 2026 list, for the second consecutive year.
This recognition highlights our commitment to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
The Financial Times Best Employers list, compiled in collaboration with Statista, is based on independent employee feedback from organisations across the country. The survey explores key areas such as workplace culture, career progression, pay and wellbeing.
Achieve together’s inclusion reflects the passion and dedication of their 6,500 strong team, who go above and beyond every day to support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live happy, healthy and meaningful lives.
Zak Houlahan, Chief Executive Officer at Achieve together, said:
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s best employers, for the second year in a row. This recognition comes as we step into our 30th anniversary year and follows an amazing year of results and achievements. Growth and change are happening both organisationally and personally for our community. Our Good to Grow phase has commenced and we know the key targets we need to hit to create the right avenues for continued success.”
Achieve together has long championed engagement, inclusion, career development, and wellbeing initiatives. Their investment in a Career Adventures framework ensures that team members have clear opportunities to grow. During 2025 we invested £1 million into increased pay for Home Managers and introduced a minimum hourly rate above the national living wage for support workers.
Lisa Cole, Chief People Officer at Achieve together, said:
“I was delighted when we received this acknowledgement last year, but to have made it onto this list for the second time is phenomenal. This list is created out of independent research, which means people who know us, work for us or work with speak highly of us. At our leaders conference last year I made a plea to Team Members to be positive role models, have honest conversations, and create high performing teams. They have done this and the result is that we are recognised as one of the top employers in the UK.”
Achieve together has 505 apprentices, its training events are well attended, and there is regular supervision time with line managers, which is all contributing to team member retention and attraction. By creating an environment where team members feel valued and supported, Achieve together is excited about the future and remain committed to driving positive change across the sector.
For more information about Achieve together and career opportunities, visit www.achievetogether.co.uk
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