Partnerships, accreditations & awards

Our partnerships are crafted to strengthen our purpose and to demonstrate that we take care to truly understand people and organisations, then help them to create and share compelling stories.

Our partnerships, memberships & awards

Helping people realise their unique potential is central to how we do business at Robert Walters. Our partnerships are crafted to strengthen our purpose and to demonstrate that we take care to truly understand people and organisations, then help them to create and share compelling stories.

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Partnerships

The Old Vic Theatre

Robert Walters Group proudly partnered with the globally renowned theatre, The Old Vic, recently as the Production Sponsor of its production - Sylvia. Founded over 200 years ago, The Old Vic has been a vanguard of British not-for-profit theatre and a staple institution for theatre-goers for centuries – maintaining core values of bringing community, accessibility and inclusivity to the arts.

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. Robert Walters are Corporate Members of the V&A Museum, demonstrating our continuing commitment to art and design. As part of our relationship with the V&A, we host a series of events during various exhibitions at the museum.

UK New Artist of the Year

Powering a new generation of UK artists to fulfil their unique potential. Each year Robert Walters Group and UK New Artists, in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery proudly present the Robert Walters Group UK New Artist of the Year Award. The award helps to discover and champion the work of exceptional emerging artists whose work and vision represent contemporary Britain.

Saatchi Gallery

Since 1985, Saatchi Gallery has provided an innovative platform for contemporary art. Exhibitions have presented works by largely unseen young artists, or by international artists whose work has rarely or never been exhibited in the UK. Each year Robert Walters Group and UK New Artists, in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery proudly present the Robert Walters Group UK New Artist of the Year Award.

UK New Artists (UKNA)

UK New Artists (UKNA) is a registered national charity that champions the next generation of creativity, supporting collaboration and intercultural dialogue, ensuring a vibrant and diverse creative future for the UK. We develop artists’ practice through cross art form opportunities and celebrate creativity at national & international festivals. Each year Robert Walters Group and UK New Artists, in collaboration with Saatchi Gallery proudly present the Robert Walters Group UK New Artist of the Year Award.

CFGI

CFGI, a portfolio company of Carlyle and CVC, is an international accounting advisory firm. CFGI supports the Office of the CFO and Private Equity Sponsors with critical finance and accounting operations. Robert Walters partners with CFGI to present the The London & South East Finance Awards.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and working to advance standards in accountancy worldwide. Robert Walters partners with ACCA to present the The London & South East Finance Awards, sharing its mission of strengthening and building a profession that drives a sustainable future for all.

BSG (Birmingham Solicitors Group)

Robert Walters’ Legal team proudly sponsors Birmingham Solicitors’ Group (BSG), an organisation for junior legal professionals from and/or working in the Birmingham and West Midlands area. They provide all members with social, networking, professional development and charitable opportunities.

BCASS (Birmingham Chartered Accountants Student Society)

Robert Walters partners with Birmingham Chartered Accountants Student Society (BCASS), the official body that represents ACA students across the West Midlands, including North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Wolverhampton.

MYFN (Manchester Young Finance Network)

Robert Walters partners with Manchester Young Finance Network, who give young finance professionals in Manchester the opportunity to meet, socialise, learn and develop whilst expanding their professional network.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Robert Walters proudly fundraises for Birmingham Children’s Hospital at the West Midlands Finance Awards. Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a leading UK specialist paediatric centre, offering expert care to over 90,000 children and young people from across the country every year.

LACA (London Article Clerks Association)

LACA is a network of trainee South African Chartered Accountants (CA(SA)’s) in London. LACA’s three pillars are Community, Growth and Giving Back. Robert Walters partners with LACA to support their range of networking, charity, and mentorship-focused events for everyone who is completing their CA(SA) articles through a SAICA registered office in the UK.

SAICA UK (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)

Robert Walters partners with SAICA UK, the professional body for Chartered Accountants (CAs) in South Africa. With a It is one of the leading accountancy institutes in the world and is responsible for setting accounting standards, regulating the profession, and providing support and resources to its members.

Co-op Live

Co-op Live, opening April 2024, will be the the UK's largest live entertainment arena. Robert Walters partners with Co-op Live to support its mission to support the live music scene and bring opportunities to Manchester.

Global Angels Foundation

Since 2017, the Robert Walters Group has partnered with the Global Angels Foundation to support the Itinyi Valley community in Tsavo, Kenya. The Robert Walters Group is committed to playing an active role in transforming Tsavo — not only by raising money for key projects, each year sending employees to volunteer to work on key projects with Global Angels in Kenya.

Memberships & Accreditations

Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce

The Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce is an independent UK-based membership organisation connecting the business community and professionals with interests in both Australia and the United Kingdom.

Disability Confident Commited

We are certified as Disability Confident Committed through the UK’s Disability Confident initiative, recognising our efforts to foster an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities.

Armed Forces Convenant

Robert Walters is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising their contributions and pledging our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. Robert Walters is committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel and their families in accessing recruitment services and employment opportunities.

Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion

We are a member of the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (ENEI), the UK's leading employer network for equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.

Clear Assured

The Group is currently undertaking Clear Assured recognition, which identifies and removes barriers in recruitment for disabled, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ and other under-represented candidates.

Aspiring Solicitors

Robert Walters has partnered with leading diversity platform, Aspiring Solicitors, to support firms in developing programmes to reach a wider range of candidates and improve diversity in the sector.

Awards

Recruitment Company of the Year 2023 – APSCo Awards

Robert Walters United Kingdom took home the Recruitment Company of the Year over £250m Turnover at the APSCo Awards for Excellence 2023.

Great Place to Work

Robert Walters and Walters People UK were recognised by Great Place to Work® as one of the best places for women to work in 2020. Our UK business ranked 18th place in the large organisations category.

Best Corporate Recruitment Agency 2023

Recognised for work in ED&I strategy and research, Robert Walters has been officially recognised as the Best Corporate Recruitment Agency by Corporate Livewire’s Innovation & Excellence Awards 2023.

Best Arts & Culture Programme 2022

At the Corporate Engagement Awards 2022, Robert Walters Group won ‘Gold’ for ‘Best Arts and Culture programme’ and 'Silver’ for ‘Best Collaboration For a Single Event’ categories for our UK New Artist of the Year Award programme.

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