Our people
Discover why our people are so crucial to our future success.
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Our culture
We’re a billion-pound tech business that still feels like a family.
Driven by our values
Our values form the basis of our success, underpinning everything we do.
Fun
We work hard to deliver a vibrant, people-led culture that is energising, rewarding and respectful.
Responsibility
We are accountable for our actions and make decisions that are inclusive, embrace diverse points of view and are environmentally responsible.
Community
We believe in the power of people, encouraging collaboration to provide support and positively contribute to our internal and external communities.
Intelligence
We commit to delivering exceptional performance by striving to be experts, using our best judgement to deliver the outcomes our customers need.
Passion
We love enthusiasm and ambition, embrace fresh ideas and care deeply about helping our people, customers and partners to reach their fullest potential.
Employee Networks & Community Groups
We’re committed to inclusivity, creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong and can be their authentic selves. Our employee network and community groups ensure all our people feel valued and part of something special. Our Employee Network groups bring colleagues together around shared identities and lived experiences, helping build community, support, and a sense of belonging.
Women in Business
Women in Business is a space to connect, share, and grow. We celebrate and support women across Softcat through stories, events, and opportunities to get involved in. Whether you're here to learn, contribute, or be inspired, this is your space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Pride
Our Pride network is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for all sexual orientations, gender identities, and marginalised or underrepresented LGBTQ+ groups.
Empowering Disability & Neurodiversity
Our Empowering Disability & Neurodiversity network supports individuals who are neurodivergent or live with physical or mental disabilities, and it’s open to everyone across the business.
Love2Give
Love2Give is Softcat’s charity group, bringing together our volunteering and fundraising efforts across the business. It’s how we support the causes and communities that matter to us most.
Ethnic & Cultural Diversity
Our Ethnic & Cultural Diversity network aims to celebrate, educate and collaborate on topics and important cultural events relating to our culturally diverse community at Softcat. Our network is one of inclusivity and is open to all.
Founders
The Founders Group keeps Softcat’s people‑first spirit alive, embedding Peter Kelly’s original vision through creativity, spontaneity, empathy, generosity, kindness, and plenty of fun.
Green Team
The Green Team is a community of people at Softcat who are passionate about environmental sustainability. We raise awareness of environmental issues and support positive action, helping to embed sustainable thinking into our everyday choices.
Faith at Work
Our Faith at Work community aims to ensure that we live out Softcat's commitment to our employees, who bring their whole selves to work, by creating a community and environment that supports anyone practising their religion.
Armed Forces & Veterans
The Armed Forces & Veterans Network aims to create a supportive community that recognises and honours the unique experiences of armed forces veterans and those with family connections to both serving military personnel and emergency services
Family
Our Family network is focused on creating a culture where our employees can balance family commitments with work responsibilities. We recognise that family comes in many forms and that every individual’s circumstances are unique.
Altcats
Our Altcats group celebrates alternative culture, bringing people together through music and fashion while ending stigma and creating a fun, inclusive space to connect, learn, and support each other.
Our commitments
Disability Confident
We have successfully completed the Disability Confident self-assessment and are taking on all of the core actions as a Disability Confident employer.
Business Disability Forum
As a member of the Business Disability Forum, we receive pragmatic support through their expertise, advice, training and networking opportunities.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are delighted to have received a Silver Award from the Armed Forces Covenant in recognition for the support we offer our veterans, reservists and wider Armed Forces community.
WORK180
WORK180 endorses employers, like Softcat, who demonstrate a continued commitment to supporting women at work, including offering benefits and policies that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion.
Social Mobility Leaders Forum
A forum designed to unite organisations in increasing representation for individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, helping them access meaningful career opportunities.
Social Mobility Pledge
Softcat is a signatory of Social Mobility Pledge. This is a coalition of over 800 organisations that have pledged to put social mobility at the heart of their purpose and drive employment opportunities for all.
We’ve built an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and supported. When our teams reflect the diversity of our customers, we’re able to create smarter, more innovative solutions that truly make a difference.
Rachel Cowell
Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Acquisition