HEAD OFFICE GRADUATES

A supportive environment makes so much difference to me. I think it's important to know your team has confidence in your abilities and are there for you if you make a mistake. Newton take everyone's wellbeing and development seriously, and we regularly cover topics such as mental health and emotional intelligence as part of our monthly "Lunch and Learn" sessions.

How would Emily describe the culture at Newton?

The biggest thing that stands out for me is how friendly the culture is. It still amazes me how I can walk into a room full of strangers and feel welcomed by everybody. We also share and celebrate individual successes with the wider Head Office team through our monthly Most Valuable Player award.

What groups can you be a part of?

There are so many! I'm actively involved in the Newton Foundation, which helps our people raise money for important causes, and supports those enterprises by providing vital services such as mentoring. Recently, along with one of our directors, we encouraged staff to donate their time. More than 80% of the company came together to take part in a fundraiser which raised over £36,000 for a variety of causes, which is an accomplishment I am really proud of.

I think I've grown so much during my time at Newton. I'm more data-driven than before, and I approach problems in a more strategic and logical way. Currently, I'm being supported to train for an accounting qualification, which will give me the skills to develop even further.

What does Oli love about the Head Office Programme?

It has to be the flexibility. I'm still rotating through the programme, having started in Graduate Recruitment before moving on to Finance - I couldn’t have asked for a better structure. Newton is such a fast-growing company, and you always feel valued.

How has Oli adjusted to working remotely?

Although there’s no feeling like getting to know your teammates in person, I'm grateful Newton adapted so well to the pandemic. I appreciate the effort made by senior leaders to connect with us online during work and for virtual review nights. I've also felt heard in an environment that respects and values different needs and circumstances. And it's those small things that make a big difference.

My rotations on the IT Graduate scheme covered IT Support, Software Development, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and Product & Project Management. In IT support, I was part of a project that looked at data analysis to figure out what resources were needed to increase efficiencies. But it was the last rotation in Product Management that felt right for me, combining my passion for working with people and technology.

How do you feel you’ve grown since joining Newton?

Not many companies give you as much opportunity as Newton. Right from day one you have a brilliant support network in place. It’s intertwined in everything you do. As you go about your day-to-day, you always know what you need to do to develop. You get formal training and a wide breadth of resources. The opportunities are there to test yourself.

What do you think makes a career at Newton attractive to graduates?

It's the technology we use that makes Newton so appealing. Everyone who works here knows you get to work with some of the best technology, even compared to the big names. Newton strikes a great the balance between challenge and support. If you work hard you can succeed, but you also get a safe place to make mistakes.

Right now, I'm focused on writing tenders and training to become a solicitor. There are always new roles being created in Head Office, and a lot of movement between teams, which makes things exciting. I get loads of support from my team and I know there’s lots of potential for further training.

What impact have you made since joining Newton?

It was so important to me to have a role where I could make an impact. In fact, in my very first rotation, I was writing tenders to help win new business. Probably the one project I'm most proud of so far is the diversity page on the Newton website. During my rotation in the Employer Brand team, I helped create the page and bring all the stories together. I hope it will inspire all kinds of people to join Newton, from Graduates through to Experienceed Hires.

In what ways have you grown since joining Newton?

You’re encouraged to try out and learn new things. I didn't have any legal training before I joined, then I was asked to help out on different contracts and projects. You get to work outside of your comfort zone and to embrace new challenges, which is really interesting and exciting.