Clients and testimonials

The most powerful way to understand the impact of our work is to hear directly from the people involved. These reflections from our client organisations share the difference that investing in female talent can make for individuals, teams and businesses.

The feedback we gather shows that many of our women believe the Circle Academy is worth the time and financial investment for the Emerging Leadership Training alone, specifically due to the strength of the connections they make during the training days, and the relevance and impact of the content delivered.

Claire DutchPractice Group Head UK, Real Estate, Ashurst LLP

At Multiplex, our people are our greatest asset. We are proud to continue building on our partnership with The Circle Partnership as a way of actively investing in the next generation of female leaders and of demonstrating their value and our commitment to retaining and developing our staff.

Callum TuckettManaging Director, Multiplex UK

Over the time we have worked with The Circle Partnership we have seen our female talent benefit enormously from the skills, support and new perspectives that the 12-month programme provides. Our projects and broader business have also benefited from the connections that our women have made and their exposure to different ways of working.

Lucy KendallHead of Resourcing, Diversity & Inclusion, Laing O’Rourke

As a business, we’re investing in The Circle Partnership so that our female talent can reap the rewards of a likeminded network and receive targeted training and mentoring that is bespoke to their needs.

Dean SummersManaging director, St James & St William

Supporting other women early on in their careers is a fantastic way to share valuable knowledge and experience, as well as providing a friendly face in a sometimes daunting environment.

I’ve been involved with The Circle Partnership since it began and seen how much of a difference it has already made to so many women. I encourage everyone who is passionate about changing the make-up of construction to get involved.

Suzannah Nichol OBEChief Executive, Build UK