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Our People

At The Specialist Works our culture, our creativity and our passion is powered by people. People just like you. Diversity and difference drive innovation, not only for us but also for our clients, and are at the heart of everything we do

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PASSION:

You share your excitement about what drives you

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INQUISITIVENESS:
Ask “how could this be better?” Ask “what's possible?”

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CARING:

Be a good professional, a good colleague and most importantly, a good human

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KNOWLEDGE:

Know plenty. Share it. Learn more.

People

At The Specialist Works our culture, our creativity and our passion is powered by people. People just like you. Diversity and difference drive innovation, not only for us but also for our clients, and are at the heart of everything we do

P

PASSION:

You share your excitement about what drives you

I

INQUISITIVENESS:
Ask “how could this be better?”
Ask “what's possible?”

C

CARING:

Be a good professional, a good colleague and most importantly a good human

K

KNOWLEDGE:

Know plenty. Share it. Learn more.

PERKS

9 DAY FORTNIGHT

Our standout 9-day fortnight gives everyone every other Friday off, no strings attached. It’s part of our commitment to a people-first culture where worklife balance, wellbeing and growth are all prioritised

SHARE
OPTIONS

A benefits package designed for the long haul. After probation, every employee receives share options 

INVEST

Private health insurance, enhanced parental policies that genuinely support the health and wellbeing of families, EAP services and our monthly health contribution gives you the freedom to invest in your own wellbeing

ENVIRONMENT

We care about our environment: you can lease an electric car through our Electric Car Scheme or take the opportunity to cycle to work using our bike scheme

CAREER

The company will match any charity fundraising and you’ll also get a day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

COMMUNITY

With our in-house university, from day one, you’re part of a learning culture that values and supports growing your talent and furthering your career progression

PERKS

9 DAY FORTNIGHT

Our standout 9-day fortnight gives everyone every other Friday off, no strings attached. It’s part of our commitment to a people-first culture where worklife balance, wellbeing and growth are all prioritised

SHARE OPTIONS

A benefits package designed for the long haul. After probation, every employee receives share options

INVEST

Private health insurance, enhanced parental policies that genuinely support the health and wellbeing of families, EAP services and our monthly health contribution gives you the freedom to invest in your own wellbeing

ENVIRONMENT

We care about our environment: you can lease an electric car through our Electric Car Scheme or take the opportunity to cycle to work using our bike scheme

CAREER

The company will match any charity fundraising and you’ll also get a day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters
to you

COMMUNITY

With our in-house university, from day one, you’re part of a learning culture that values and supports growing your talent and furthering your career progression

EMBARKING ON OUR JOURNEY TO

BCORP

We are on a journey to become a BCORP, demonstrating our dedication to using business for good. Becoming a BCORP means joining a global movement of businesses committed to positive change and building resilient, purposeful companies

EMBARKING ON OUR JOURNEY TO

BCORP

We are on a journey to become a BCORP, demonstrating our dedication to using business for good. Becoming a BCORP means joining a global movement of businesses committed to positive change and building resilient, purposeful companies

OPEN ROLES

Looking for a role where you're valued, your growth is supported, and your ideas make a real impact?

OPEN ROLES

Looking for a role where you're valued, your growth is supported, and your ideas make a real impact?

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Meet The Senior Leadership Team

Guiding our vision and championing the people, partners and ideas that drive The Specialist Works forward

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Guiding our vision and championing the people, partners and ideas that drive The Specialist Works forward

Meet

The Senior Leadership Team

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PARRY JONES

CEO

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MATT POVER

Group Growth Officer

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ALICE RUTLAND

Head of AV

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TIM JONES

Head of Digital Delivery

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LAURA BUTTER

Group Client Director

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LEE BARING

Managing Partner,
Implimentational Planning

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ALEX MOTTERSHEAD

Managing Partner,
Planning

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ALEX MOORE

Group Marketing &
New Business Director

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EMMA BULLARD

Group Commercial
Director

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LEO SYKES

Finance Director

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EMMA MARTIN

Managing Partner

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MARK CONNOLLY

Managing Partner,

Client Succcess

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VICKI SMILLIE

Group Trading Director

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ANNALISA GRIBBLE

Managing Partner

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MATT WHELAN

Managing Partner

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TARA WILKINSON

Head of TSW Ireland

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CARLY SHRUBB

Group Client Director

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DAVID MORGAN

Head of Creative Services

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LAURENCE ALAM

Head of Technology
and Workspace

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ROW DRAPER

Head of Print

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KATE BRINKLEY

Head of Digital Planning

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DEBBIE GODFREY

Group Client Director,
Performance

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PARRY JONES

CEO

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EMMA MARTIN

Managing Partner

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MARK CONNOLLY

Managing Partner,
Client Success

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MATT POVER

Group Growth Officer

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ALEX MOORE

Group Marketing & New Business Director

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CARLY SHRUBB

Group Client Director

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TARA WILKINSON

Head of TSW Ireland

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LAURA BUTTER

Group Client Director

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LEO SYKES

Finance Director

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DAVID MORGAN

Head of Creative

Services

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ANNALISA GRIBBLE

Managing Partner

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EMMA BULLARD

Group Commercial
Director

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TIM JONES

Head of Digital Delivery

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VICKI SMILLIE

Group Trading Director

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ALICE RUTLAND

Head of AV

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ALEX MOTTERSHEAD

Managing Partner,

Planning

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MATT WHELAN

Managing Partner

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LEE BARING

Managing Partner,
Implimentational
Planning

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LAURENCE ALAM

Head of Technology
and Workspace

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ROW DRAPER

Head of Print

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KATE BRINKLEY

Head of Digital Planning

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DEBBIE GODFREY

Group Client Director,
Performance

Badges of Honour

Proudly accredited for championing equality, sustainability and putting people first

Badges
of Honour

Proudly accredited for championing equality, sustainability, and putting people first

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