Paxton named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK 2026
BRIGHTON,UK / AGILITYPR.NEWS / June 25, 2026 / Security technology manufacturer Paxton has secured a place in the top 126 Big Companies included in this year’s The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, continuing a track record of recognition that dates back to 2018.
The list celebrates organisations that demonstrate excellence in employee engagement, workplace culture and wellbeing. Accreditation is based entirely on anonymous employee feedback gathered in partnership with employee engagement experts, WorkL.
Nicola O’Donnell, Paxton’s Chief People Officer, said: “We are thrilled to be able to share that once again, we have been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK. To receive this recognition is a fantastic achievement. However, what we value most is that 85% of our employees shared open and honest feedback with us, which is invaluable for our continuous improvement.”
Paxton’s inclusion in the rankings reflects its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Over the last four decades, the company has built an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to do their best work, with a strong emphasis on respect and teamwork. This is reflected in employee feedback, with 84% reporting a good relationship with their manager, 81% believing their colleagues go out of their way to help one another, and 81% feeling they are treated with respect.
Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits, Paxton encourages employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. From supporting charities and community projects to taking part in global fundraising initiatives such as the company's Around the World challenge, employees regularly come together to support causes that matter to them. Paxton has also maintained its carbon neutral status as part of its wider commitment to responsible business practices.
The latest recognition builds on a long-standing commitment to creating a workplace where employees can thrive. As Paxton continues to expand its international presence, maintaining a culture that attracts, develops, and retains talented people remains a key priority.
About Us
At Paxton, we design and manufacture market-leading security solutions for a range of buildings.
With over 40 years of experience, we put our core values of simplicity, quality, and honesty at the heart of everything we do. Our products harness the latest technology to provide powerful, yet easy-to-install and use solutions. We provide world-class technical support and free training to ensure we consistently exceed our customers’ expectations, supporting them and their businesses.
We develop systems for the mid-market (such as education, healthcare, retail, leisure, commercial and public sector) and provide security solutions suitable for a wide range of sites and requirements. At present, around 30,000 buildings are secured by Paxton globally each year.
Based in Brighton, East Sussex, we manufacture locally and export to over 63 countries worldwide. Our team is constantly expanding internationally, and we currently have over 400 employees located at 12 locations across the globe: with offices in the US, France, Germany, South Africa, UAE and Benelux.
Contacts
Richard Leonard
richie.leonard@paxton.co.uk