Secure Trust Bank Group has officially been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2025 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
Secure Trust Bank ranked 75 in the UK's Best Workplaces for Development List which recognises companies making employee development a key part of company culture.
The listed workplaces offer employees the chance to better themselves, to learn new skills, and to progress within the organisation. By being included in the List, the companies have demonstrated they understand that development is not one-size fits all, and they actively support every single employee to undertake their own tailored journey of growth. Because of this, their people are fuelled by a sense of purpose, feel valued by their employer, and give their best to the organisation.
Secure Trust Bank Group's inclusion on this exclusive list officially acknowledges its ongoing commitment to development, innovation and employee growth. Over the past year numerous new learning opportunities have been introduced to solidify the organisation's commitment to employee development with an emphasis on enhancing leadership, management and business skills. This will be further supported by the bank's investment in a new learning management system.
Employee feedback reflects the importance that Secure Trust Bank Group puts on nurturing its talent with over three quarters saying that they are offered the training and development required to further their professional career. Furthermore, learning and development satisfaction, which currently stands at 100%, indicates the quality of the provision being offered.
Commenting on the achievement, David McCredie, CEO of Secure Trust Bank Group, said:
"Ensuring that our people have the right skills and support to do their jobs to the best of their ability is absolutely central to our organisation's vision to be the most trusted specialist lender in the UK. It will therefore come as no surprise that Education and Skills is one of the key focus areas outlined in our Environmental. Social and Governance (ESG) strategy which encompasses the key issues most important to our stakeholders. For that reason, I am particularly pleased that our efforts in this area have been recognised by Great Place to Work."
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK, added;
"Training and development aren't just about helping employees perform their day-to-day tasks - it's about demonstrating that people are valued and that there's a clear path for growth and inclusion. When employees can't see opportunities ahead, they're less likely to be fully engaged, which can harm both productivity and retention.
"Development is all about looking forward - it shows a commitment to an employee's long-term potential. It helps individuals feel appreciated and plays a vital role in shaping a strong company culture. Every year, we celebrate organisations that are building exceptional workplace cultures where people and businesses thrive. Learning and development opportunities are a key part of that, which is why we're especially excited about the UK's Best Workplaces for Development.
"Congratulations to Secure Trust Bank Group for being part of our 2025 UK's Best Workplaces for Development List."
To compile the UK's Best Workplaces for Development List, Great Place To Work® reviewed each company's culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alongside anonymous responses from employees. These data insights are then used to benchmark each company's employee value proposition against the culture employees actually experience. Only the businesses who achieve the highest scores after evaluation receive Best Workplaces™ status.