Leeds-based cybersecurity consultancy tmc3 has achieved a significant national honour, being named the Best Small Technology Company to Work For in The Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Work 2025’ list. This prestigious recognition places tmc3 at the forefront of the small tech business category (11–49 employees), underscoring its deep commitment to cultivating a supportive, people-focused, and innovative work environment.
The company secured an impressive 97% overall rating across all facets of The Sunday Times’ rigorous six-step assessment framework. This framework specifically celebrates organisations that excel in fostering engaged, high-performing teams and nurturing truly meaningful workplace cultures.
Nathan Tittensor, Co-founder and Director of tmc3, shared his pride in the achievement. “We are incredibly proud to be recognised once again by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work and especially to be named the best small technology company to work for. This is a huge achievement given the plethora of amazing technology companies that operate in the UK,” he stated. “This recognition reflects our strong commitment to creating a people-first culture where wellbeing, growth and purpose are central. It’s a privilege to work alongside such passionate colleagues and partners who continue to make tmc3 a truly exceptional place to be.”
Culture Codes: Inside tmc3’s Award-Winning Employee Experience
Beyond its impactful strategic and operational consulting, tmc3 stands out for its vibrant internal culture, which clearly drives its impressive employee experience. The company has implemented key initiatives designed to empower employees both professionally and personally:
- Graduate Programme: Fostering new talent and providing pathways for professional development from the outset.
- Wellbeing Initiative: Demonstrating a genuine commitment to employee health and work-life balance.
- Paid Volunteering Days: Encouraging employees to contribute to their communities and pursue a sense of purpose beyond their daily work.
These initiatives are integral to creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to a larger mission. This focus on wellbeing, growth, and purpose directly aligns with what today’s workforce, particularly in the demanding tech sector, seeks in an employer.
Growth and Impact: A Pivotal Time for tmc3
This recognition arrives at a pivotal moment for tmc3 as it enters a new phase of significant growth. The company, which partners with leading organisations across critical sectors like Government, Defence & Security, Healthcare & Emergency Services, and Critical National Infrastructure, is poised for rapid expansion.
“We’re actively hiring and invite passionate professionals to join us in driving meaningful change in society,” added Tittensor. With its recent acquisition by Qodea and the ongoing rise in cybercrime, tmc3 anticipates substantial growth over the next two years, further solidifying its capacity to help organisations safeguard their future. This period of hyper-growth will undoubtedly test and potentially further strengthen the exemplary people-first culture for which tmc3 has been recognised.