24 August 2026
Leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm Clive Owen has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2026™ by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising its commitment to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive and build rewarding careers.
This prestigious accolade is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and celebrates organisations that are making a meaningful difference by ensuring women feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
With offices across Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle and York, Clive Owen has continued to invest in initiatives that help colleagues develop long term careers, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. These include flexible and hybrid working, structured learning and development programmes, and the recently launched Associate Partner Pathway, designed to develop the firm’s future leaders.
The firm has continued to strengthen its family friendly and wellbeing offering, including enhanced maternity benefits and policies that support colleagues through every stage of their careers, reflecting its commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
The latest recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for Clive Owen’s people first culture. The firm has achieved Great Place To Work® Certification for three consecutive years, Platinum status of The 5% Club in recognition of its for its commitment to learning and development and was recently named Mid-Tier Firm of the Year at the 2026 Yorkshire Accountancy Awards.
The UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ list recognises organisations that are committed to ensuring women have equal opportunities to develop, removing barriers to career progression and creating workplaces where everyone can flourish.
Phillipa Symington, People & Culture Partner at Clive Owen said ‘We are incredibly proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™. What makes this award particularly special is that it’s based on the experiences and feedback of our colleagues, reflecting the inclusive culture we’ve worked hard to build together.
“At Clive Owen, we want everyone to have the opportunity to develop fulfilling and successful careers, regardless of gender or role within the firm. Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t about one initiative, it’s about embedding fairness, flexibility and opportunity throughout every stage of a career, while ensuring people feel supported to achieve their full potential.”
Ula White, Head of People & Culture, added: “This recognition reflects the commitment of everyone across the firm to creating a workplace where people feel valued, respected and empowered. From investing in leadership development to promoting flexible ways of working and listening to colleague feedback, we’re continually looking at how we can make Clive Owen an even better place to build a career. We’re delighted to see these efforts recognised and remain committed to building on this success in the years ahead.”
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK, said: “This year’s UK’s Best Workplaces for Women list celebrates businesses making a genuine difference day to day, not just in what they say, but in how people experience work. What matters most is that this recognition comes directly from women working in these organisations, who tell us they feel supported, valued, and able to grow.
“Our research demonstrates that these organisations creating high-trust environments are delivering stronger results, whether in financial outcomes, impact, or service delivery, alongside greater agility and resilience in the face of change. Congratulations to Clive Owen for creating an environment where inclusion is clearly felt in practice.”
