Birchwood-based interior design and fit-out business Claremont has scooped Employer of the Year at the British Council of Offices (BCO) national Next Gen Awards 2024.
The annual awards ceremony, which takes place in November each year, recognises the outstanding accomplishments of young professionals in the office sector.
The Employer of the Year category celebrates organisations with an inspiring and supportive work environment, and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent.
Tim Frankland is the Managing Director of Claremont, which has delivered destination offices for big brand businesses including Paddy Power Betfair, the Professional Footballers Association and Admiral. He said: “This is fantastic, it’s great for the Claremont team to win yet another award– this one really highlighting our culture as an employee-owned business and how successfully we work together and support each other, which makes it a win for the whole team.
“We really focus on developing talent from within, and nurturing growth and opportunity, valuing diversity, and ensuring the wellbeing of our young professionals. It’s fantastic to have our efforts recognised on a national scale and by such a respected organisation.”
The BCO Next Gen Award Employ of the Year award is the latest in a raft of wins for Claremont, which has secured seven other industry accolades in 2024.
These include Inclusive Design Initiative of the Year at the annual Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Awards, the Fit Out Awards UK’s ‘Fit Out Project of the Year’ (Large Office over £7.5 million) for AQA’s new Manchester office and the Insider North West Property Awards ‘Fit-out of the Year’ for Firesprite’s statement HQ in Liverpool. Plus, interior designer Alicia Scally secured her place in the much sought-after ‘30 under 30’ with Mix Interiors.
Claremont has been delivering office interior design and fit-out projects from its Birchwood in Warrington and Bristol offices for more than 48 years. It was the first of its industry peers to assume the EOT ownership model in 2020.
