Learn more about Co-owner benefits

We want every co-owner to have opportunities to learn, develop and contribute beyond their day-to-day role.

- mentoring and buddy support, including a buddy for every new starter

- internal training and 35 hours of continuing professional development each year, with an expectation that co-owners use this time to develop and invest in themselves

- access to a range of training providers, including CSI, threesixty and Castlefield Academy

- a formal quarterly one-to-one with a line manager, focused on performance and development

- clear progression routes and Castlefield Academy pathway

- opportunities to contribute to change through team-level and company-wide projects

- opportunities to join wider initiatives, such as the charity and community outreach group, events group and net zero work

- the right to be informed, supported by accessible senior leaders and regular opportunities to learn and ask questions through quarterly Targets and Actions sessions and monthly business performance updates

Castlefield is a values-based, employee-owned business. We aim not only to provide values-based services for our clients, but also to reflect those values in how we operate.

- membership of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and the Good Business Charter

- a consistently strong Glassdoor score, currently 4.6, alongside multiple awards and nominations recognising Castlefield as a great place to work

- a commitment to high-quality client service, reflected in a current client service score of 8.7

- strong social responsibility through the Castlefield Charitable Foundation, community outreach and our work with the charity sector

- two paid volunteering days and the opportunity to apply for matched funding for fundraising in support of a cause close to your heart

- membership of the Women in Finance Charter since 2017, with a target of maintaining a 50:50 gender balance in senior management; we have met this target and continue to monitor it

- an ongoing journey towards net zero

- employee ownership, supported by a clear Rights and Responsibilities Charter and transparent reporting on business performance

We aim to create a friendly, inclusive working environment where co-owners feel listened to, recognised and connected.

- a strong spirit of cooperation across the business, with a 91% positive score for the working environment in our engagement survey

- a welcoming workspace in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter, close to a wide range of local amenities

- an active belonging initiative, supported by our Women in Finance Charter commitment and a majority-female co-owner population

- regular Belonging at Castlefield reporting, including the results of our belonging questionnaire and pay gap reporting every three years

- recognition of co-owners' successes and achievements through quarterly Thank You Thursday events, shout-outs and quarterly and annual Core Awards

- regular engagement surveys that give co-owners opportunities to share how they feel and what could be improved

- a senior leadership team that makes decisions, is accountable for them and reports progress to co-owners through quarterly Targets and Actions sessions

Our reward package is designed to recognise contribution, support wellbeing and allow co-owners to share in Castlefield's success.

- annual leave that increases with length of service, up to 30 days plus bank holidays

- access to the Share Incentive Plan after passing probation

- an employer-funded WPA health cash plan, allowing co-owners to claim back eligible costs such as optical, dental and physiotherapy expenses

- enhanced family leave, including paternity and birth leave

- five days of paid dependants' leave for emergencies involving caring responsibilities

- a £250 referral reward for co-owners who recommend someone who goes on to join Castlefield

- employee share classes for our funds, giving co-owners access to reduced investment charges

- long-service recognition every five years, including a bonus to purchase additional shares in the business

- group income protection providing 75% of salary for up to three years

- enhanced pension contributions for co-owners

- access to an interest-free hardship loan for co-owners who need short-term financial support

We believe great work happens when people have the right environment, the right level of flexibility and a clear sense of purpose.

- a modern workspace in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter

- an open-plan office designed to encourage collaboration and accessibility

- a culture with few visible symbols of hierarchy

- purposeful work, with 98% of co-owners agreeing that their role provides them with a sense of purpose

- a predictable hybrid working framework, with co-owners typically spending 40% of their working time in the office

- flexible working arrangements that support different working patterns and individual circumstances

- autonomy and trust in how work is managed, with responsibility and ownership encouraged at all levels

- a strong commitment to work-life balance, including clear boundaries between work and personal time

- long-term stability through employee ownership, providing clear strategic direction and a focus on sustainable growth rather than short-term plans