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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

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

OUR JOURNEY TO

B CORP

We have been on the journey to becoming a B Corp, and are incredibly proud to say that as of September 2025 we are officially a B Corp certified business. We join a global movement of companies, including a number of our clients such as Who Gives A Crap, Lucky Saint and Lily's Kitchens, that are reinventing business to benefit all people and our shared planet. Click here to learn more about what this means, and why it matters. 

OPEN ROLES

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

CHEVRONS FADE.jpg

Meet The Senior Leadership Team

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

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

PARRY JONES

CEO

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

MATT POVER

Group Growth Officer

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ALICE RUTLAND

Head of AV

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

TIM JONES

Head of Digital Delivery

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LAURA BUTTER

Group Client Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LEE BARING

Managing Director,
Implementational Planning

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ALEX MOTTERSHEAD

Managing Partner,
Planning

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ALEX MOORE

Group Marketing &
New Business Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

EMMA BULLARD

Group Commercial
Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LEO SYKES

Finance Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

EMMA MARTIN

Managing Partner,
Client Team

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

Managing Partner,

Client Success

MARK CONNOLLY

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

VICKI SMILLIE

Group Trading Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ANNALISA GRIBBLE

Managing Partner,
People

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

MATT WHELAN

Managing Partner,
Online Media

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

TARA WILKINSON

Head of TSW Ireland

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

CARLY SHRUBB

Group Client Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

DAVID MORGAN

Head of Creative Services

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LAURENCE ALAM

Head of Technology
and Workspace

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ROW DRAPER

Head of Print

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

KATE BRINKLEY

Head of Digital Planning

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

DEBBIE GODFREY

Group Client Director,
Performance

Badges of Honour

Proudly accredited for championing equality, sustainability and putting people first

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

We have been on the journey to becoming a B Corp, and are incredibly proud to say that as of September 2025 we are officially a B Corp certified business. We join a global movement of companies, including a number of our clients such as Who Gives A Crap, Lucky Saint and Lily's Kitchens, that are reinventing business to benefit all people and our shared planet. Click here (hyperlink to B Corp page on site) to learn more about what this means, and why it matters. 

OUR JOURNEY TO

B CORP

OPEN ROLES

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

CHEVRONS FADE.jpg

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

Meet

The Senior Leadership Team

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

PARRY JONES

CEO

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

EMMA MARTIN

Managing Partner,
Client Team

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

MARK CONNOLLY

Managing Partner,
Client Success

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

MATT POVER

Group Growth Officer

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ALEX MOORE

Group Marketing & New Business Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

CARLY SHRUBB

Group Client Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

TARA WILKINSON

Head of TSW Ireland

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LAURA BUTTER

Group Client Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LEO SYKES

Finance Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

DAVID MORGAN

Head of Creative

Services

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ANNALISA GRIBBLE

Managing Partner,
People

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

EMMA BULLARD

Group Commercial
Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

TIM JONES

Head of Digital Delivery

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

VICKI SMILLIE

Group Trading Director

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ALICE RUTLAND

Head of AV

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ALEX MOTTERSHEAD

Managing Partner,

Planning

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

MATT WHELAN

Managing Partner,
Online Media

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LEE BARING

Managing Partner,
Implementational
Planning

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

LAURENCE ALAM

Head of Technology
and Workspace

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

ROW DRAPER

Head of Print

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

KATE BRINKLEY

Head of Digital Planning

Leadership team of The Specialist Works independent media agency

DEBBIE GODFREY

Group Client Director,
Performance

Badges
of Honour

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

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