How we work
We want to give everyone the opportunity to shape and influence where we’re going. We like to communicate honestly and openly, trial new ideas, learn from our mistakes and operate a supportive, no-blame culture.
We operate a hybrid working model
Our lovely central Edinburgh office is our hub, but we also have a large number of people working remotely across the UK.
If you’re based in Edinburgh you’ll typically work a hybrid pattern, allowing you to benefit from working alongside your team in the office on set days. However we know life can throw up unexpected surprises, and your manager will be able to support you with flexible options as needed.
If you’re based in Edinburgh you’ll typically work a hybrid pattern, allowing you to benefit from working alongside your team in the office on set days. However we know life can throw up unexpected surprises, and your manager will be able to support you with flexible options as needed.
Remote but not ‘remote’
For those of us working remotely we try to employ a remote but not ‘remote’ approach. Online connection and collaboration are built into FreeAgent’s DNA, so if you’re a remote worker, you’ll still be at the heart of your team.
Our office has plenty of meeting rooms, collaboration spaces and pods so you’ll always be able to connect with office-based colleagues through Google Meets or Slack Hangouts, and you should never feel isolated. We even set up PearBot so you can “pair up” with colleagues across the business for a virtual coffee.
Our office has plenty of meeting rooms, collaboration spaces and pods so you’ll always be able to connect with office-based colleagues through Google Meets or Slack Hangouts, and you should never feel isolated. We even set up PearBot so you can “pair up” with colleagues across the business for a virtual coffee.
A friendly, inclusive place for everyone
Our values are the basis of our culture, and it’s super-important to us that FreeAgent is somewhere you can be yourself. We want people to feel supported, nurtured and at ease so they can feel empowered to tackle the big audacious goals we set ourselves.
We’re passionate about embracing the diversity of our team, knowing our different backgrounds and experiences only make us stronger.
We’re passionate about embracing the diversity of our team, knowing our different backgrounds and experiences only make us stronger.
“FreeAgent is a very inclusive and family-oriented business. Everyone is here to help each other out.”Ruth Mutasa, Partner Manager
Collaborative by nature
Collaboration is our superpower. It helps us tackle big, hairy problems head-on and enables us to collectively find better solutions that help to make small businesses happier and more successful.
Our various office breakout areas, pods and other spaces are designed to help foster better teamwork and collaboration. Whether you're in the office or working remotely, we work hard to make sure you always feel connected to what's going on and never feel like you're missing out on the action.
Our various office breakout areas, pods and other spaces are designed to help foster better teamwork and collaboration. Whether you're in the office or working remotely, we work hard to make sure you always feel connected to what's going on and never feel like you're missing out on the action.
An office in the heart of Scotland’s capital
Our office is our hub and it’s a great place to be. Located in central Edinburgh, midway between Waverley and Haymarket stations, it’s well served by public transport with lots of great places to eat out and have a drink nearby.
We’ve worked hard to create a space that’s welcoming and friendly, giving you everything you need to be productive and at the top of your game.
Twice a year we down tools for a couple of days for company-wide Hack Days, giving everyone the opportunity to choose what they work on. It’s a great chance to get creative and work alongside different people.
We’ve worked hard to create a space that’s welcoming and friendly, giving you everything you need to be productive and at the top of your game.
Twice a year we down tools for a couple of days for company-wide Hack Days, giving everyone the opportunity to choose what they work on. It’s a great chance to get creative and work alongside different people.
Our Edinburgh HQ is full of great facilities and perks:
- Great coffee machines, biscuits and other healthy snacks
- A free catered lunch every Friday
- A wide range of different working spaces and collaboration zones
- An auditorium for larger team meetings and guest events
- A fifth-floor balcony with stunning Edinburgh castle views
- Office bikes for staff to use and bike storage available
- Showers
- Wind down or take time out in the Den, our wellbeing room
- A visiting masseuse you can book a massage with!
Social events and activities for both hybrid and remote staff…
- Social fund for socialising with your team
- Events like quizzes, scavenger hunts and board game nights
- Cake on your birthday (posted to you if you’re remote!)
- Celebration activities on themed days, like Easter eggs for every staff member, best Halloween costume competitions, and Christmas jumper day!
- Company wide gatherings bringing everyone together once a quarter at HQ for hack days, summer BBQ and Christmas party.