Grayling UK, a leading PR, communications and public affairs consultancy, has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This prestigious accolade, powered by WorkL, celebrates the UK’s top employers for creating exceptional workplace cultures and employee experiences.
At Grayling, exceptional outcomes for clients are driven by exceptional people. The agency has built a culture grounded in transparency, trust, ambition and care, enabling teams across nine UK offices to deliver high-impact work for some of the world’s leading brands, organisations and institutions.
People thrive at Grayling because inclusion, wellbeing, reward and development are embedded into the business, not treated as standalone initiatives. Employees are trusted with complex, high-profile client challenges and supported to grow quickly through real responsibility, senior access and collaborative team structures.
This is reinforced by a strong culture of progression and recognition. Over the past year, nearly half of the agency received a promotion, supported by pay rises well above inflation, reflecting Grayling’s commitment to recognising performance, potential and contribution.
Grayling has also become recognised as a sector leader in transparency and progressive workplace policy design. The agency became the largest PR and public affairs consultancy in the UK to declare a 0% gender pay gap.
The agency was also the first large UK PR agency to achieve Tommy’s baby loss accreditation and remains the only PR consultancy included in the Women in Work Top 100. Enhanced policies now span fertility, miscarriage, maternity, paternity, menopause, carers’ support, neurodiversity and men’s health, helping set new standards for workplace support across the communications industry.
Grayling’s commitment to inclusion and social mobility extends beyond policy. The agency has strengthened partnerships with Creative Access, Lexxic and the Creative Mentor Network to widen access into the industry, support neurodiverse talent and expand mentoring opportunities for underrepresented groups. Five active Employee Resource Groups support colleagues across Women’s, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Wellbeing and People of Colour communities.
Heather Blundell, UK CEO of Grayling UK, said:
“Being recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work is something we are incredibly proud of because it reflects the culture our people have helped shape together. At Grayling, we are committed to creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported and empowered to build meaningful careers while delivering exceptional work for clients. This recognition reinforces the importance of continuing to invest in our people, their wellbeing and their development.”
Zoe Thomas, editor of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, said:
“In an evolving world of work Britain’s leading employers are helping staff forge careers that count today – and in the future. In turn, the Best Places to Work have the resilience to weather the current economic storms baked in, thanks to engaged workers who go above and beyond with a smile. Our winning employers span sizes and sectors – from tiny charities and specialist law firms, to multinational fast-food chains and utility giants, and everywhere in between. The thread joining them is the belief that a happy workforce is a stepping stone to better performance, faster growth, and bigger profits. More than that, there’s a collective instinct that a contented rank-and-file is a worthwhile business goal in and of itself.”
This people-first culture directly strengthens client outcomes. Empowered teams collaborate more effectively, think more creatively and provide stronger strategic counsel. At Grayling, culture is not separate from performance, it is one of the key drivers of it.
Being named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work is a testament to the people across Grayling UK who continue to build an inclusive, supportive and ambitious business. The agency remains committed to evolving its workplace culture and ensuring employees are supported to thrive professionally and personally.
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About Grayling UK
Grayling UK is an award-winning public relations consultancy agency. With nine UK offices, Grayling is known as the UK’s most connected agency, helping to change laws, protect reputations, and drive movements. Grayling excels in consumer brand communications, corporate affairs, and public affairs for leading businesses.
Grayling UK is part of Accordience, alongside Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Red and Cirkle.
Find out more at www.grayling.com and www.accordience.com.
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