The Herald and s1jobs

Top Employer Awards 2025

Summary

The Herald and s1jobs Top Employer Awards 2025 celebrate the organisations across Scotland that are setting the benchmark for what it means to be a truly great place to work. From flexible working to internal communications, from diversity and inclusion to career development, these awards recognise the employers who go beyond policies and actively build cultures where people thrive.

Whether you’re a small startup or a large organisation, if you’re committed to investing in your people, this event is for you.

With 12 free-to-enter categories and a high-profile awards ceremony on 29 October in Glasgow, the Top Employer Awards offer a powerful platform to showcase your impact, attract top talent, and celebrate your team.

If you’re proud of your workplace culture and want to be seen as one of Scotland’s most inspiring employers, this is your moment.

Entries are open.

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Radisson Blu, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL

2025 Finalists

Best Apprenticeship/Graduate Programme

To be announced on the night

Best Diversity and Inclusion Dynamic in the Workplace

  • Cairngorms National Park Authority
  • Into work

Best Employee Recognition Programme – Presented by Localiq

  • Newton Property Management
  • Shepherd & Wedderburn
  • Stellar Omada

Best Flexible Working Initiative – sponsored by Flexibility Works

  • Alba Facilities Services Ltd
  • Canon Medical Research Europe Limited
  • Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland
  • Pineview Housing Association
  • Safehinge Primera
  • Social Investment Scotland

Best Training and Skills Development Initiative – Presented by s1jobs

  • Hardie Polymers
  • Jones Whyte

Employee Career Development Award – Presented by s1homes

  • Jones Whyte
  • Pineview Housing Association
  • Scullion LAW

Inspiring Employee Culture Award

  • Ayrshire Hospice
  • Billingtons of Lenzie
  • Newton Property Management
  • Shepherd & Wedderburn
  • Stellar Omada
  • Victor Pizza Company

Top Employer of the Year – Small – Presented by The Herald

  • Alba Facilities Services Ltd
  • Billingtons of Lenzie
  • Newton Property Management
  • Scullion LAW
  • Victor Pizza Company

Top Employer of the Year – Medium / Large

  • The Scottish Government
  • Shepherd & Wedderburn

Scottish Top Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Trump Turnberry

To be announced on the night

Sponsors

The Herald would like to thank our 2025 sponsors for their support.

Sponsorship

Raise your profile by sponsoring our awards

If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Alana Massie, Events Manager on alana.massie@newsquest.co.uk or 07702807008.