Opus Business Advisory Group, the largest independently owned national restructuring and advisory firm in the UK, with offices in Maidstone (ME14), has once again been recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, securing a place on the 2026 list in the Medium-sized Organisation category.

The repeat recognition highlights Opus’ continued commitment to building a people-first culture across its UK offices; one centred on trust, flexibility, development and long-term support for its teams.

Over the past year, the firm has continued to expand both its office footprint and service offering, while remaining focused on maintaining the collaborative and inclusive culture that underpins the business.

Compiled in partnership with employee experience platform WorkL, the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards celebrate organisations with consistently high levels of employee engagement, well-being and job satisfaction. Rankings are based on direct employee feedback across key areas including reward and recognition, empowerment, wellbeing, information sharing and pride in the organisation.

For Opus, being recognised for a second consecutive year reinforces the firm’s belief that a strong culture is not a one-off initiative, but something built and sustained over time.

“At Opus, we’ve always believed that putting people first isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s fundamental to building a strong and sustainable business. This recognition means a huge amount because it comes directly from our people,” said Tim Dolder, Managing Partner at Opus. 

He continues, “To be named again reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build across the business, which is one rooted in integrity, inclusivity, collaboration and support, where people feel trusted and able to progress both professionally and personally. The advisory world can be demanding, so creating an environment where our team genuinely enjoys coming to work and feels valued is incredibly important to us.”

Over the past year, Opus has continued to invest heavily in flexible working, well-being initiatives and professional development, alongside maintaining its people-led approach to leadership and growth. As part of its continued growth, the firm has also established a new Executive Committee made up of Partners and Directors, designed to be involved in shaping the business’ future direction while ensuring employee experience and people-focused decision-making continue to remain central to its growth strategy.

Louise Williams, Executive Partner, Opus, comments, “As the business continues to grow, one of the biggest priorities for us is making sure we retain the culture and values that make Opus such a positive place to work. The Executive Committee gives us an opportunity to listen to ideas from across the business, evolve how we support our people and ensure that growth never comes at the expense of the collaborative and supportive environment we’ve built.”

The firm’s hybrid and flexible working policies remain a key part of its culture, allowing teams to balance client delivery with personal commitments and wellbeing. Employees are also supported through professional qualifications, mentoring and clear progression pathways across the business. Opus has also continued to review and evolve its employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including the introduction of new staff-led ideas and schemes designed to support employees both professionally and personally, including the launch of a new electric vehicle scheme following ideas raised internally through the Executive Committee.

That long-term investment in people continues to shape careers across the firm.

“One of the things that stands out most at Opus is the trust,” said one employee. “There’s a real understanding that people have lives outside of work, and that flexibility makes a huge difference. You feel respected as a person, not just as an employee.”

Another team member added, “There’s a genuine sense of collaboration across the business. People want each other to succeed, and there’s always support there when you need it.”

With offices across the UK and more recently, internationally, Opus has continued to grow its presence while maintaining a close-knit and supportive culture locally within its regional teams.

The latest recognition comes during a period of continued growth for the firm, following a number of high-profile advisory appointments, team expansions and increased investment in talent development.

“At the heart of our business are our people,” added Tim. “This award is recognition of the environment they’ve helped create and the culture we’ll continue investing in as the firm grows.”

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