Blenheim Palace and Pye Homes named one of UK’s Top 100 employers for first time

Blenheim Palace and Pye Homes have been named one of the UK’s Top 100 employers for the first time ever, achieving one of its major 10-year goals, three years ahead of schedule.

Britain’s Greatest Palace has been ranked 78th in Best Companies’ list of the UK’s Best Large Companies to Work For 2024, alongside the likes of Toyota (GB), Rick Stein Group, Riverford Organic Farmers, Fred Perry and Hawksmoor.

Further accolades include Blenheim Palace being named 49th amongst the Best Companies to Work For in the South East; and 14th in the rankings of Leisure and Hospitality’s Best Companies to Work 2024.

Dominic Hare, CEO, commented: “We’re beyond thrilled to announce that we’ve smashed one of our top 10 goals ahead of schedule, and secured a prestigious spot among the Top 100 UK companies to work for.

Megan Carter, People Director, added: “This achievement belongs to our people – driven by their passion, inspired by their commitment, and a true reflection of the extraordinary workplace they’ve built. Thanks to our people, our vision of becoming a Top 100 UK Employer has come to life years ahead of schedule.”

In 2017, Blenheim Palace and Pye Homes announced 10 goals to achieve in the following 10 years; as well as the aim to become a Top 100 UK employer, these included: triple its contribution to the local area; build high quality, affordable homes for 300 families; and become a net generator of green energy.

For more information on the 10-year goals, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/about-us/our-goals/

 

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About Blenheim Palace

Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Set in over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped park and gardens, it was designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style and is also the birthplace of one of Britain’s most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill.

With over 300 years of history to share and one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, the magnificent stately home has a rich variety of cultural highlights and an extensive programme of special events and exhibitions.

The total Estate expands into a further 10,000 acres outside of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and focuses on care for the land through sustainable means, pursuing net zero, the growth of the local economy, the provision of affordable homes, apprenticeship training and supported community groups as part of its ambition to make this part of Oxfordshire a fairer and better place.

 

About Pye Homes

For almost a century, Pye Homes have continued to take the same pride in the new homes and communities they have built in Oxfordshire. At Pye Homes, being made for life means everything is perfectly placed, within your home and in the spaces and places we share. That’s why Pye takes care of each detail, inside and out. A new home that’s designed for you to live your life to the full, and a home that will live on comfortably as part of the local legacy, from one generation to the next.