Carousel | Careers & Culture

At Carousel, Our Team is at the Heart of Everything We Do

At Carousel, we know that our team is the driving force behind our success. We champion individuality, creativity, and collective flair, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. By working together, we help each other achieve career goals while generating fresh ideas and opportunities for our clients.

What it's like to work here

Training and development
Training and development
Buddy/line managers
Buddy/line managers
Courses
Courses
Supportive environment
Supportive environment

Wellness

We are deeply committed to supporting the health and well-being of our team. Our Wellbeing Days encourage you to prioritise self-care, offering paid time away from work to recharge in whatever way suits you best.

Mental health support is readily available through our in-house Mental Health Workplace First Aider and our leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which provides quick access to expert guidance on mental health, legal, financial, childcare, and consumer matters.

Our Social Team ensures a vibrant and supportive workplace culture, organising everything from external wellbeing workshops and webinars to office walks, birthday celebrations, regular social events, and our much-anticipated Christmas and Summer parties.

Investing in You

We believe in continuous growth and development, which is why we invest in our people. We take pride in our high rate of promotions and salary increases, regularly benchmarking pay to remain competitive. Our holiday allowance grows with service, and we celebrate work anniversaries by giving you the day off.

Through our Quarterly Recognition Scheme, we acknowledge and reward outstanding team and individual achievements. Our dedicated HR & Talent Director works closely with each team member to offer tailored homegrown training programs alongside an extensive selection of external training and development opportunities.

We know that career progression matters, and we are committed to supporting you in defining and achieving your professional goals.

Nurturing a Supportive Culture

There’s no "I" in team—or in Carousel. Our strength lies in how we support and uplift one another. With a buddy system, comprehensive induction program, and dedicated line managers, we ensure that every team member feels supported from day one. Regular one-on-one check-ins and reviews help us nurture talent and provide ongoing development.

Collaboration is at the core of how we work. Weekly team touchpoints allow us to exchange industry insights and inspire fresh, creative solutions for our clients.

And because we believe food brings people together, we offer complimentary breakfasts, great coffee, tea, and soft drinks, along with regular office treats and welcome lunches to keep the team fuelled and connected.

Our Home

We’ve created a workspace where everyone can thrive—one that balances productivity, creativity, and community. Operating on a hybrid model, we value our office time and have built an environment designed for both focused work and collaboration.

Located on the outskirts of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Ducie House is a modern, industrial duplex with quiet spaces for deep thinking and breakout zones for informal catch-ups over coffee. To help our team recharge, we host monthly lunchtime breathwork workshops, encouraging mindfulness and relaxation.

At Carousel, we celebrate each other’s successes—our Thursday Highlight Meeting is the perfect opportunity to raise a glass (from our free bar!) and acknowledge team wins before heading out to enjoy the vibrant Northern Quarter and Ancoats scene.

Social Life

At Carousel, we believe that a strong social culture fuels creativity and connection. Our dedicated Social Team ensures there's always something to look forward to, from regular office walks and birthday celebrations to vibrant seasonal parties. Every Thursday, our office bar opens for the team to toast the week’s achievements during our Highlight Meeting—a perfect chance to relax, catch up, and celebrate together.

Quarterly socials, on us, offer everything from comedy nights and escape rooms to bowling and karaoke. We also keep things fresh with invites to yoga sessions, sip and paint classes, team lunches, and pub quizzes. For those who prefer a quieter pace, there’s a monthly breathwork workshop and spontaneous bake-offs to indulge in. No matter your vibe, there's always a way to connect and have fun.

Added Extras

We take pride in providing thoughtful perks that support both your work and well-being. Alongside a company pension and MacBook Air, we offer wellbeing days, a day off for your work anniversary, and extra annual leave days to celebrate long service. Our team also has full access to a leading Employee Assistance Programme providing support for mental health, legal, financial, and personal matters. Our Quarterly Recognition Scheme acknowledges and rewards outstanding team and individual achievements.

In the office, you’ll find complimentary breakfast, fruit, great coffee, tea, and soft drinks to keep you fuelled throughout the day. And because we believe good food and drinks bring people together, our free bar and regular office treats help keep the atmosphere lively and welcoming. It's all part of creating a workplace where you can thrive.