Careers & Culture

At Carousel we know that the team is the heart of our business. We constantly strive to encourage individuality, creativity and collective flair across the agency and by working together we can realise career goals and create a wealth of new ideas and possibilities 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

Our wellness initiatives include a market leading employee assistant program, external workplace wellbeing workshops, subsidised gym classes, birthday and work anniversary treats and quarterly employee recognition awards.

Investing in you

Our in-house HR and Talent Director works with everyone in the team to support and develop talents with bespoke training and development programs, ensuring everyone has a personal development plan. With annual reviews, employee-led objectives and regular check ins, development programs include 121 coaching, external trainers, PRCA accredited courses and wellness workshops. Nobody wants to be left wondering what their next career step is – we will work with you on your career goals and aspirations.

Nurturing

In any team, good line managers are crucial. Along with a buddy system, comprehensive induction and on-boarding, your line manager is there to support you in every step of your Carousel journey.

Our Home

Operating a hybrid working model, we understand the value of office days and have worked hard to create a lively, productive working environment. Based on the outskirt’s of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Ducie House is a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Station and Ancoats’ vibrant bar and restaurant scene. The modern, industrial duplex space has plenty of space for quiet thinking time, along with breakout zones for catching up with colleagues over coffee.

Social Life

We know we get the best from our team through providing the right space and time to encourage creativity and to allow friendships to grow. Carousel’s volunteer events committee who plan and run our team socials, understand this and work hard to ensure there’s something for everyone .

The office bar opens every Thursday as we toast team successes and share our weekly highlights. Once a quarter, there’s a social on us – previous outings have included private screenings, escape rooms, theme parks, and comedy nights. We’re an active bunch and you’ll often find invites to yoga, a team lunch, life drawing class or a pub quiz in your inbox. There’s also a monthly book club and impromptu bake offs to get stuck in to!

Added Extras

As well as the free office bar, fruit and cereals are provided, along with espresso machines throughout the office. Company pension comes as standard, along with a MacBook Air. Additional extras also include private medical and extra days annual leave in recognition of service. Everyone in the team has membership to Health Assured, a comprehensive EAP health and wellbeing support.