Top 10 best apprenticeship employers in the UK

RateMyApprenticeship has just announced the winners of the Best Apprenticeship Employers in the UK for 2024-2025. Inspire ATA is here to break down the top 10 employers on that list.

1. Inspire ATA

Inspire ATA has won the title of best apprenticeship employer for 2024-2025 by Rate My Apprenticeship. Inspire ATA offers a range of apprenticeships working with a wide variety of businesses across the UK with apprenticeships ranging from education to business, hospitality and more.

Inspire ATA also offer Flexi-Job Apprenticeships giving employers the flexibility to hire apprentices and allows apprentices to experience a range of apprenticeship placement opportunities.

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2. Savills

Savills are a real estate services company based in London. Its apprenticeship programme provides training and experience that allows you to build a career in real estate.

3. Marston’s

Marston’s Brewing Company is the UK’s leading independent brewing and pub business with pubs across the UK. Getting an apprenticeship with Marston’s is a great way to learn all about the hospitality industry and kick start your career.

4. Newcastle Building Society

Newcastle Building Society is the eighth largest building society in the UK. Becoming an apprentice with this business would help you embark on a career in banking and finance.

5. Pearson

Pearson is an education company that offers educational materials and learning technologies. The company recruits apprentices across a variety of areas so you can find the opportunity that’s right for you.

6. Softcat

Softcat is an IT infrastructure and services provider. Softcat apprenticeships are great for those who want to take a step into the world of tech and IT.

7. McDonald's

A global empire in the food sector, McDonald’s offer a range of apprenticeships for those looking to experience working in a large and diverse business.

8. Mitchells & Butlers

Mitchells & Butlers is a is a leading chain of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK, providing apprentices the opportunity to dive into the hospitality industry and learn the ropes from a longstanding businesses operating since 1898.

9. Whitbread

Whitbread is a multinational hotel and restaurant company that offers fantastic apprenticeships for those who want to get into the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism sectors.

10. Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds Banking Group is one of the biggest banks in the UK. Starting an apprenticeship with Lloyds is a perfect first step for those wanting to venture out into the banking industry.

These results are based on real apprentice reviews over the last 12 months. Inspire ATA received over 170 reviews with 99% of apprentices recommending us as a great employer.

Over the last four years, Inspire ATA was place in 19th place in 2021, rising to 3rd place in 2022 and 2nd place in 2023. This year Inspire ATA has ranked first in the RateMyApprenticeship Best Apprenticeship Employers table for 2024/2025. A huge thank you to everyone in the Inspire tea who helped us achieve this, from our recruitment team to our client success team - you made this possible. And most importantly, to our incredible apprentices who go above and beyond every day.