Ground Control named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026

Named in the 'Big Organisation category'

Ground Control has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 — Big Organisation category. It's a reflection of the culture our people have built, and continue to build, every day.

Values in Practice

Our values aren't aspirational. They're operational. We value each other, we act with integrity, and we hold to the belief that if it is to be, it's up to me. That means individual ownership at every level — from the field to the boardroom.

Safety is non-negotiable. Honesty is expected. Diversity isn't a programme; it's how we hire, how we work, and how we think. These aren't things we're working towards — they're things we hold ourselves to now.

Recognising the People Behind the Work

We invest in development, reward ingenuity, and create clear paths for people to grow within the business. Our GC Voice Awards exist because individual contributions should be named, not just noted. They put specific people in the spotlight — colleagues who live the values and raise the bar for everyone around them.

From Our Chief People Officer

Lisa Blakey, Chief People Officer at Ground Control, said:

What this recognition tells me is that our people feel it — and that's what matters. Not the award itself, but the fact that the people who work here experience something real: that they're listened to, that they're safe, that their contribution counts. We've worked hard to build a culture anchored in honesty and mutual respect, and we're still on that journey. Every voice in this business has shaped where we are. I want people to know we see that, and we don't take it for granted.