Welcome to #LifeAtPC
Wondering what life at Pennington Choices looks like? Here’s a glimpse…
We know there's more to life than work, which is why we will always encourage you to stay active,
nurture your mental health, and create a fulfilling work/life balance.
Everyday we embody our values whilst working towards our vision of being the UK's leading property consultants and surveyors, delivering ethical and sustainable solutions.
At the heart of what makes us exceptional is our people
We dedicate time and money into the personal development of all staff through training, coaching, and career progression.
Hear what our people have to say about working for Pennington Choices.
Meet The Experts: Surveying Services Director, Gary Bampton
Gary has been at Pennington Choices for over 23 years, and gives his insights behind what he thinks has made the business so successful, why he has stayed at the company his entire career, how he found jumping into his first managerial role, and the one piece of advice he would give to his younger self.
Meet The Experts: Principal Consultant, Lisa Driscoll
In this episode we sit down with our new Principal Consultant Lisa Driscoll. Lisa has a wealth of experience within social housing, having joined us from the Regulator of Social Housing where she was involved in the Consumer Standards.
Meet The Experts: Salmah, Senior Laboratory Technician
A Senior Laboratory Technician, meet Salmah, who joined Pennington Choices’ Laboratory team back in 2019. We sat down with Salmah to find out what she gets up to in a day working at Pennington Choices. We asked Salmah a series of questions about her typical workday and what she enjoys most about her role.
Meet The Experts: Head of Fire Safety, Josh Alderson
In this episode, we sit down with our Head of Fire Safety, who joined our team in February 2024. We explore his journey, from his early career to his current role, and how he's settling into his new role. Discover the proactive measures he and his team are taking to keep on top of developments and changes within the fire safety sector.
Meet The Experts: Head of IT, Ben Morris
For the latest episode of Meet The Experts, we sit down with our Head of IT, Ben Morris. In this episode, we discuss Ben's career so far, why he decided to pursue a career within the IT sector, how he stays up-to-date with the latest changes in the industry, what he has implemented and what he plans to achieve at Pennington Choices, the benefit of being award Cyber Essentials Plus, and much more.
Day in the life of a Scheduler: Kiki
A Scheduler in the Planning, Scheduling & Dispatch department, meet Kiki, who joined Pennington Choices’ in May this year. We sat down with Kiki to find out what he gets up to in a day working at Pennington Choices. We asked Kiki a series of questions about his typical workday and what he enjoys most about his role.
Both our team and our business are growing rapidly,
and we want you to be a part of it!
Where 'You' Matter
Alongside ensuring our people can thrive both personally and professionally, having fun is one of our core values, which is why throughout the year our Social Committee organises a range of events from away days to staff parties to BBQs to charity events, our team gets the balance right. We pride ourselves on creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to work in. It's no coincidence that we are a two-time Employer of the Year and recipients of awards from Best Companies.
To support our commitment to employer well-being we are an accredited Living Wage Employer. This means we have voluntarily gone beyond the government's minimum or National Living Wage standards to ensure that our team members receive a wage that truly reflects the cost of living.
Read more here.
Flexible working
Our people make a difference wherever they work. We know that everybody works differently and that our staff have a wide range of commitments outside of work. This is why we proudly offer flexible and hybrid working where possible to ensure that you can maintain a healthy work/life balance.
We also understand that family is everything, and for parents we offer contracts that are tailored to suit your needs so that your work life never takes over your family life.
How we help others
We are passionate about the work we do to keep people safe, but we also care about making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. Our social value projects have included volunteering at local council sheltered schemes, supporting food banks and Christmas appeals, donating refurbished laptops to charities, and raising money for Mesothelioma UK by taking part in Tough Mudder. We're always seeking new initiatives to get involved in and do our part!
Environment & Sustainability
As part of our commitment to foster a sustainable future and our long-term mission of contributing positively to the environment, we operate under a thoughtfully designed environmental strategy. This strategy is designed to address any negative impact we may have on the environment, minimise our carbon footprint, and champion sustainability.
We are:
• Reducing the amount of print leafleting in favour of digitalisation• Recycling batteries, printer cartridges, and cardboard
• Utilising recycled note pads across our offices
• Encouraging all employees to think before they print
• Helping employees to shop locally for lunches
The perks that matter the most
Competitive salary
As an accredited Living Wage Employer, we have gone beyond the government's minimum standards to ensure you receive a wage that truly reflects the cost of living
Flexible and hybrid working
We offer flexible & remote working where possible to ensure you maintain a healthy work/life balance
Closed between Christmas and New Years
Less time working, more time enjoying the festivities with loved ones
Private healthcare
Consultations, tests, treatment, surgery, physiotherapy, and a 24/7 GP and psychological wellbeing helpline
Enhanced parental pay
We don't want our employees worrying about finances during these precious months
Learning and development
Offering in-house and external courses to support you with your career aspirations and personal development plan