Working at Baillie Gifford
Our people are central to our long-term success. We aim to create an environment where colleagues can contribute, learn from one another and build lasting relationships across the firm.
Our benefits
We place strong emphasis on recognising the hard work of our colleagues. Our aim is to offer a competitive benefits package that reflects and rewards the contributions people make.
The benefits outlined here are specific to the UK; our international offices offer their own tailored packages.
For further information, please contact peopleteam@bailliegifford.com .
Financial security
Providing financial security for employees and their families including:
- 15% pension contribution including discretionary dependents pension
- Life assurance
- Permanent employees are eligible for enhanced parental leave of 52 weeks, irrespective of gender or parental type.
Health and wellbeing
Supporting the health and wellbeing of employees by providing a healthy work-life balance and promoting a progressive and engaging workplace including:
- Private medical insurance on an opt-in basis, with cover for employees and their dependents
- Mental health support for employees and their dependents, giving confidential access to counsellors and psychotherapists
Continuous personal development
Curiosity is encouraged by providing time, financial support and access to thought leaders that challenge conventional thinking including:
- Technical, behavioural and leadership programmes
- Speaker events
- Individual mentoring
Culture and events
Cultural benefits for employees including:
- Employee-led networks
- Volunteering
- A lively social calendar of events to bring colleagues and families together
Our ways of working
We are a highly collaborative organisation, and regular time in the office is an important part of how we work. Being together in person helps us develop ideas, support one another and sustain our culture.
Most roles are based in our office hubs for the majority of the week, with some flexibility depending on the team.
Learning and development
We aim to foster a culture where individual strengths and curiosity come together, helping us continue to evolve and innovate as an investment manager.
We view learning and development as more than formal training: it’s embedded in everyday work. To support your growth, you’ll have access to workshops, courses, on-demand learning and, importantly, development through your role.
We recognise that careers don’t always follow a linear path. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your own journey based on your interests, with opportunities to move between roles as you grow and develop your potential.
Our passion for learning
We equip our managers with the tools and training they need to support you effectively. Through collaboration across the firm, we create learning experiences that support long-term growth, backed by continued investment in technology.
You take the lead
You are encouraged to take ownership of your development through goal setting, regular check-ins with your manager and feedback from colleagues to help you understand your progress and continue to grow.
A culture of excellence
We want Baillie Gifford to be the world's most distinctive place to grow a career. That means creating an environment where people can learn, develop and do meaningful work alongside talented colleagues over the long term.
We believe excellence comes from combining different strengths, perspectives and experiences. By learning from one another and continuously improving, we create an environment where people can do their best work and contribute to our long-term success.
Hear from our people
Our people are at the heart of what makes Baillie Gifford distinctive. We aim to create an environment where individuals can grow over time, contribute meaningfully and bring different perspectives to the work we do.
We want colleagues to feel included, supported and encouraged to get involved across the firm, sharing ideas shaping our culture and contributing to initiatives that matter to them.
People from across Baillie Gifford share what it’s like to work here in their own words. Explore their stories below.
Lyndsay Cooper
Lyndsay joined in 2016 as head of internal audit. After five years, she took on a new challenge as head of our client administration department. Discover how she found the experience of moving internally.
Matthew Paterson
Matthew is a senior global service associate who joined after university in 2011, having never heard of Baillie Gifford. He has now worked in several different roles. Read about his career here.
Rachel White
Rachel joined in 2005. Starting out in a marketing role, she has since held a variety of positions and is now a compliance manager. Hear more about the opportunities she’s had here.
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