Lancashire County Cricket Club has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading employers, having been named on the official Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2026.
Lancashire CCC said the recognition reflected its continued commitment to fostering an inclusive, forward-thinking and purpose-driven workplace, where staff feel supported in developing their careers and making a meaningful impact.
The nationwide workplace survey recognises and celebrates the UK’s top employers, showcasing organisations that are leading the way in employee engagement, workplace culture and overall employee experience.
It highlights the best workplaces for women, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers, and those where staff enjoy the highest rates of wellbeing.
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Lancashire Cricket’s interim chair, Dame Sarah Storey, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the top places to work.
“This reflects the culture we continue to build at the club and the dedication, passion, and hard work of every member of our team.
“Our people are central to everything we do at the club, both on and off the field.
“We want to ensure that we create a workplace that fosters an environment where they feel empowered to succeed, enjoy what they do, support individual development, and value collaboration.
“I’d like to thank the whole team at Lancashire Cricket for their tireless work throughout the year, delivering everything we do across the club and the major events we put on at Emirates Old Trafford.”
The recognition follows feedback from staff, which highlights strong levels of engagement and workplace happiness.
Lancashire Cricket achieved a 77 per cent average happiness score, with 85 per cent of employees expressing pride in working for the club and 85 per cent reporting high job satisfaction.
Wellbeing (76 per cent) and confidence in management (77 per cent) were also rated highly.
The results also highlighted a positive and supportive working culture, with 89 per cent of employees reporting a good relationship with their manager, 86 per cent feeling safe in their working environment, and 83 per cent feeling treated with respect.
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Zoe Thomas, editor of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, added: “In an evolving world of work, Britain’s leading employers are helping staff forge careers that count today – and in the future.
“In turn, the Best Places to Work have the resilience to weather the current economic storms baked in, thanks to engaged workers who go above and beyond with a smile.
“Our winning employers span sizes and sectors – from tiny charities and specialist law firms, to multinational fast-food chains and utility giants, and everywhere in between.
“The thread joining them is the belief that a happy workforce is a stepping stone to better performance, faster growth, and bigger profits. More than that, there’s a collective instinct that a contented rank-and-file is a worthwhile business goal in and of itself.”
