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By Toby Belshaw
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2025 by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
CPC secured 63rd spot in the Medium category of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development list, which highlights companies that prioritise employee development as a core aspect of their culture.
These recognised workplaces provide opportunities for employees to enhance their skills, advance their careers, and engage in personalised growth paths. Inclusion in the list signifies that these companies appreciate the diverse needs of their employees and support their individual development journeys.
CPC’s presence on the prestigious list underlines its dedication to fostering innovation and nurturing the growth of employees.
Darren Lowe, Managing Director of CPC, expressed his pride, stating, “I’m very proud to be part of such a dynamic team! This is our second accolade already this year, following our recognition as one of the #UKBestWorkplaces in the Medium category by Great Place to Work® in March. The recognition underscores our commitment to developing our team, as we strive to be the preferred procurement partner for the education sector.
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place to Work® UK, commented, “Training and development isn’t just about helping employees perform their day-to-day tasks - it’s about demonstrating that people are valued and that there’s a clear path for growth and inclusion. When employees can’t see opportunities ahead, they’re less likely to be fully engaged, which can harm both productivity and retention".
“Development is all about looking forward - it shows a commitment to an employee’s long-term potential. It helps individuals feel appreciated and plays a vital role in shaping a strong company culture. Every year, we celebrate organisations that are building exceptional workplace cultures where people and businesses thrive. Learning and development opportunities are a key part of that, which is why we’re especially excited to be unveiling the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development.
"Congratulations to Crescent Purchasing Consortium for being part of our 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development list”.
To compile the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development rundown, Great Place to Work® reviewed each company’s culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alongside anonymous responses from employees. These data insights were then used to benchmark each company's employee value proposition against the culture employees experience. Only the businesses who achieved the highest scores after evaluation received UK’s Best Workplaces™ status.