Ascential – Part of the Informa Group

Ascential, a global business operating across three continents, is part of the Informa Group. It specializes in helping leading marketing and financial technology businesses discover what's next. Ascential achieves this through a variety of methods, including: unmissable industry events, digital products, and advisory services. They pride themselves on providing unique insights and opportunities for their clients to stay ahead of the curve in their respective industries.

Ascential values creativity, fairness, empowerment, and focus. Their dedication to these values is reflected in their diverse workforce and their commitment to corporate social responsibility. Ascential's commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a strong focus on employee well-being, creates a unique and rewarding work environment.

Ascential values output over hours, embracing flexible working arrangements. Most roles require 1-2 days a week in the nearest office, but discussions about flexible work arrangements are actively encouraged, including working from home or different locations. The company also offers additional time off for professional study and encourages employees to experience global events, providing opportunities to work from various locations.

Ascential offers a comprehensive benefits package that is tailored to the individual needs of its employees. Financial benefits include Share Save Plans, which allow eligible colleagues to purchase company shares at a discounted rate. The company also encourages global opportunities, such as attending international events, and provides numerous perks such as summer parties, extra annual leave, and "FriYays." Ascential prioritizes mental health support with Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential advice line, and offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Ascential, now part of the Informa Group, empowers leading marketing and financial technology businesses to discover what's next by connecting them through unmissable events, providing actionable intelligence, and offering expert advisory services. They strive to drive progress through collaboration and innovation, bringing together diverse minds in inspiring settings to facilitate conversations that count.

Ascential promotes a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative work environment where creativity is valued and rewarded. They emphasize a culture of empowerment, allowing teams to act independently and focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. They prioritize open communication, encouraging individuals to share ideas and experiences, and fostering a sense of belonging through employee resource groups and networks.

Ascential is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. They publish an annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion report outlining their goals, commitments, and progress, ensuring their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. They conduct regular Inclusive Content Audits to ensure fair representation in internal and external content, offer internships and apprenticeships to promote inclusivity from the start of careers, and strive for fair and inclusive recruitment processes. Ascential delivers Respect Training to managers to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and safe, and invests in employee groups and networks that champion inclusivity and celebrate awareness days.