Why Growth Matters: PayItMonthly Named One of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026
At PayItMonthly, we’ve always believed that our interest-free retail finance platform is only as strong as the team building, supporting, and scaling it. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce that our commitment to our people has been recognised on a national scale.
PayItMonthly has officially been named one of UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 by Great Place to Work® UK!
Following our recent inclusions as a Best Workplace™ in Financial Services and a Best Workplace™ for Small Organisations, this newest accolade underscores something we hold dear: when our people grow, our business grows.
What Makes a Workplace "Best for Development"?
This isn’t an award decided by a panel of judges looking at a spreadsheet. The Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey is determined primarily by anonymous, confidential feedback from our own employees.
To be named a top UK workplace for development means our team feels genuinely supported in their career progression, professional training, and individual growth.
According to Great Places to Works’ data, employees at recognised workplaces feel they are offered meaningful training to further themselves professionally, keeping motivation, engagement, and retention exceptionally high.
For a fast-growing fintech company based in Cheltenham, maintaining a culture where everyone has a clear path forward -whether they are in software development, customer service, or risk management- is everything.
How We Build a Culture of Continuous Learning
Fintech moves fast, and we ensure our team has the tools to move even faster. From our headquarters at Ellenborough House, we’ve cultivated an environment where innovation is celebrated and mistakes are treated as learning opportunities.
We approach professional development through a few core pillars:
- Tailored Career Journeys: Development isn't one-size-fits-all. We work with our team members to build custom pathways that align with their personal career aspirations.
- Hands-On Innovation: Whether launching AI-driven tools or scaling our £10m lending facility, our team gets to work on real, impactful tech and finance solutions from day one.
- Collaborative Culture & Teambuilding: True development happens when people connect. We actively nurture our workplace community through regular team socials, collaborative workshops, and cross-department activities that break down silos, spark new ideas, and make coming to work fun.
- A Supportive Environment: We strike a balance between working hard for our 10,000+ UK merchant partners and taking care of ourselves -complete with collaborative breakout spaces and dedicated focus zones.
A Note from Our CEO
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Pursey, shared his pride in the team's latest milestone:
"Winning a Best Workplaces for Development award proves that you can be a high-growth fintech provider while keeping a human-first heart. We are changing the narrative of what a financial services company looks like by investing heavily in our people's long-term potential. When our colleagues thrive, they deliver the absolute best service for our merchants and their customers."
Join an Award-Winning Fintech Team
We are incredibly grateful to our team for making PayItMonthly a standout workplace in 2026, but we aren't slowing down. We are constantly looking for passionate, driven individuals who want to expand their skills, push boundaries, and grow their careers in a supportive environment.
If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey with a company that guarantees your growth, we want to hear from you.
Just visit: https://payitmonthly.uk/work-with-us
