People and Culture

Our people-driven culture is what sets us apart. We believe that a happy and engaged team is the key to success. That's why we prioritise fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we've built, and our dedicated People team are here to ensure it remains a positive and thriving space. Behind every success at Solus are the people who make it all happen.

JOIN THE TEAM

We strive to create a culture of transparency, collaboration, and fun, where every team member feels valued.

We are Investors in People Gold

We have been awarded Investors in People Gold. It is an achievement attained by only 28% of assessed businesses, and a reflection of the incredible work that our people team do here at Solus in cultivating a positive and empowering work environment.

Our community culture, which encourages and empowers individuals and teams, was particularly praised. The assessor also noted our positive team approach, the transparency and trust fostered by our leaders, and the spirit of teamwork and collaboration evident throughout Solus.

Holly Oag, Head of People

"We're a team at Solus, working together to achieve amazing things. We know that every single person plays a vital role, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow."

Why work for us

Volunteering opportunities	All the team have access to a volunteering platform allowing individuals connecting them to local charity initiatives, enabling them to choose how, when, and who they give their time and resources to.
Hybrid and flexible working	We offer remote work options and flexible hours to best support the needs of the individual employee and business.
Mental wellbeing	Full access to employee assistance program that provides a safe space to discuss any of personal or professional challenges. Many of the team are also trained as Mental Health First Aiders.
Regular social events	We host 'Solus Society' quarterly team activities, including sporting and musical events.
Birthday leave	We think birthdays should be celebrated at Solus and so every member of the team gets an extra day of annual leave to celebrate their big day away from work.

Feedback collected from anonymous survey

“Solus is a great place to work for the value they place in each individual and giving them a happy and trusting work environment to work in.”

“Leaders are so different here, relaxed and supportive… We have people, product, and planet, with all three on the same level. They invest in us and put so much effort into retaining the staff and giving people opportunity.”

Paul Casey, Samples Supervisor
Marcus Bentley, CEO
Lara-Jane Van Antwerpen, Senior Graphic Designer
Michael Irvine, Head of London Sales
Nick Withers, Birmingham Showroom Assistant Manager
Byron Nikolouzos, Business Systems Manager
Sam Frith, Creative Director
Ryan Bennett, Managing Director
Jessica Cano, Area Sales Manager, London
Mark Ayliffe, Area Sales Manager, London
John Rose, Area Sales Manager, London
Dan Hamilton, Sales Support Leader
Jo Sinclair, Events and Library Manager
Ester Stevens, Samples Assistant
John Chatwin, Financial Controller
Melanie Leslie, Personal Assistant
Lucinda Rice, Sales Support
Jo Hemming, People Officer
Demi Foy, Assistant Area Sales Manager

Jake Mudway, Machine Operator
Aaron Broomfield, Samples Assistant
Tony Adams, Samples Assistant
Ellen Rose, Marketing Support
Holly Oag, Head of People
Istvan Bondar, Sales Support
Greg Nelson, Sales Support
Justin Lashley, Area Sales Manager, London
Harvey Hamilton, Library and Showroom Assistant
Pete Toule, Area Sales Manager, London
Mirko Amir Francia, Showroom Manager
Andrea Luckett, Sales Support Supervisor
Ken Graham, Sustainability Manager
Katie Mitchelmore, Brand Manager
Jevon Pidge, Birmingham Showroom Manager
Chris Dennis, Corporate Account Manager
Jo Prestage, Operations Manager
Craig Meredith, Samples Assistant
Lee Simmonds, Area Sales Manager
Cora Ho, Sales Support

Our values

United	We work together to achieve our goals, and co-operate our efforts together in the interests of the business.
Proud	We share and celebrate our collective success, and take satisfaction for our individual contribution to the business.
Ambitious	We show a strong desire and determination to succeed and demonstrate high personal aspirations to achieve.
Experts	We are experts in our market, knowledgeable in our products and skilled in our individual roles within the business.
Energetic	We do it with passion, energy and drive.
Adaptable	We are nimble, able to react positively to changes in our market and have the flexibility required to meet client needs.
Progressive	We are constantly evolving, change is viewed as a positive trait and we are at the forefront of innovation in our market.

Other initiatives

We foster a people-driven culture through regular socials and team lunches that brings the team together. We offer work experience opportunities to nurture new talent and provide access to learning platforms for continuous professional development. Employee feedback surveys help us stay responsive to the needs and aspirations of our team.

Build the Way Traineeship and work experience opportunities

REGULAR TEAM LUNCHES AND FRUIT DELIVERIES

LEARNING PLATFORM AND EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK SURVEYS

Be part of something special at Solus

Grow your skills, tackle complex challenges in a supportive environment. Our company has finance, marketing, operations, warehouse, people, sales, and showroom departments. Find your place here.