Leighton announces record performance and recruitment drive
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The company, which specialises in building software products and optimising processes to accelerate digital transformation for its customers, has seen a 31% increase in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
Following its success, the business has also made the decision to broaden its executive team and invest in sales, go to market and customer success initiatives as part of its growth strategy that is set to create over 20 jobs in the next year.
James Bunting, CEO at Leighton said: “It’s amazing to be able to talk about the next phase of our strategy.
“To be in such a strong financial position and able to be planning to take on 20 new colleagues this year is phenomenal, especially in the current climate. Our success is testament to our amazing team, their hard work and the results their work is delivering for our customers.
“We’ve been in business for over 32 years and our goal remains to work collaboratively with our customers to help them to make money, save money and solve problems within their business. By offering both end-to-end software development or placing our expert consultants within their businesses to deliver specific projects at pace, we can ensure the right approach to maximise efficiency, deliver value and most importantly ensure the right outcomes and solutions.
“It’s a really exciting time for the business and we’re really looking forward to the year ahead.”
As part of its recruitment drive Leighton will be looking to bring on board several high-level positions including a Chief Consulting Officer to oversee its consultancy offering. Leighton also recently appointed Steve Morland as Chief Technology Officer, he will be responsible for accelerating digital transformation for Leighton’s customers.
Speaking about the strategy Steve Morland, Chief Technology Officer at Leighton said: “Our industry moves incredibly fast. Technology changes and so do our customers’ needs in line with user requirements. This means it’s incredibly important that we continue to be agile and adapt to market demand.
“Our new structure will further enhance our ability to provide the right resources, skills and expertise as well as deliver to exceptionally high standards on time and in budget. Ultimately, we’ll be able to continue delivering value for our customers and continue to innovate within our own business to facilitate further growth. It’s a really exciting time to be part of Leighton.”
Leighton is a leading AWS software development company that specialises in end-to-end custom software delivery and integrating experts within its customers’ companies to bolster internal teams and accelerate project delivery capabilities to ensure project success. Focused on increasing business efficiency and fostering collaborative partnerships with its customers, Leighton enhances digital capabilities to help organisations thrive.
One of the UK’s leading software development businesses it boasts a portfolio of customers including British Airways, Atom Bank, EQUANS and IAG Loyalty.
Leighton received its Great Place to Work ® recertification in 2024 after receiving recognition for the first time in 2023, it was also named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023 and one of the UK’s Best Places to Work™ in 2024.
For more information about vacancies at Leighton visit our careers hub.
The company, which specialises in building software products and optimising processes to accelerate digital transformation for its customers, has seen a 31% increase in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
Following its success, the business has also made the decision to broaden its executive team and invest in sales, go to market and customer success initiatives as part of its growth strategy that is set to create over 20 jobs in the next year.
James Bunting, CEO at Leighton said: “It’s amazing to be able to talk about the next phase of our strategy.
“To be in such a strong financial position and able to be planning to take on 20 new colleagues this year is phenomenal, especially in the current climate. Our success is testament to our amazing team, their hard work and the results their work is delivering for our customers.
“We’ve been in business for over 32 years and our goal remains to work collaboratively with our customers to help them to make money, save money and solve problems within their business. By offering both end-to-end software development or placing our expert consultants within their businesses to deliver specific projects at pace, we can ensure the right approach to maximise efficiency, deliver value and most importantly ensure the right outcomes and solutions.
“It’s a really exciting time for the business and we’re really looking forward to the year ahead.”
As part of its recruitment drive Leighton will be looking to bring on board several high-level positions including a Chief Consulting Officer to oversee its consultancy offering. Leighton also recently appointed Steve Morland as Chief Technology Officer, he will be responsible for accelerating digital transformation for Leighton’s customers.
Speaking about the strategy Steve Morland, Chief Technology Officer at Leighton said: “Our industry moves incredibly fast. Technology changes and so do our customers’ needs in line with user requirements. This means it’s incredibly important that we continue to be agile and adapt to market demand.
“Our new structure will further enhance our ability to provide the right resources, skills and expertise as well as deliver to exceptionally high standards on time and in budget. Ultimately, we’ll be able to continue delivering value for our customers and continue to innovate within our own business to facilitate further growth. It’s a really exciting time to be part of Leighton.”
Leighton is a leading AWS software development company that specialises in end-to-end custom software delivery and integrating experts within its customers’ companies to bolster internal teams and accelerate project delivery capabilities to ensure project success. Focused on increasing business efficiency and fostering collaborative partnerships with its customers, Leighton enhances digital capabilities to help organisations thrive.
One of the UK’s leading software development businesses it boasts a portfolio of customers including British Airways, Atom Bank, EQUANS and IAG Loyalty.
Leighton received its Great Place to Work ® recertification in 2024 after receiving recognition for the first time in 2023, it was also named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023 and one of the UK’s Best Places to Work™ in 2024.
For more information about vacancies at Leighton visit our careers hub.
The company, which specialises in building software products and optimising processes to accelerate digital transformation for its customers, has seen a 31% increase in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
Following its success, the business has also made the decision to broaden its executive team and invest in sales, go to market and customer success initiatives as part of its growth strategy that is set to create over 20 jobs in the next year.
James Bunting, CEO at Leighton said: “It’s amazing to be able to talk about the next phase of our strategy.
“To be in such a strong financial position and able to be planning to take on 20 new colleagues this year is phenomenal, especially in the current climate. Our success is testament to our amazing team, their hard work and the results their work is delivering for our customers.
“We’ve been in business for over 32 years and our goal remains to work collaboratively with our customers to help them to make money, save money and solve problems within their business. By offering both end-to-end software development or placing our expert consultants within their businesses to deliver specific projects at pace, we can ensure the right approach to maximise efficiency, deliver value and most importantly ensure the right outcomes and solutions.
“It’s a really exciting time for the business and we’re really looking forward to the year ahead.”
As part of its recruitment drive Leighton will be looking to bring on board several high-level positions including a Chief Consulting Officer to oversee its consultancy offering. Leighton also recently appointed Steve Morland as Chief Technology Officer, he will be responsible for accelerating digital transformation for Leighton’s customers.
Speaking about the strategy Steve Morland, Chief Technology Officer at Leighton said: “Our industry moves incredibly fast. Technology changes and so do our customers’ needs in line with user requirements. This means it’s incredibly important that we continue to be agile and adapt to market demand.
“Our new structure will further enhance our ability to provide the right resources, skills and expertise as well as deliver to exceptionally high standards on time and in budget. Ultimately, we’ll be able to continue delivering value for our customers and continue to innovate within our own business to facilitate further growth. It’s a really exciting time to be part of Leighton.”
Leighton is a leading AWS software development company that specialises in end-to-end custom software delivery and integrating experts within its customers’ companies to bolster internal teams and accelerate project delivery capabilities to ensure project success. Focused on increasing business efficiency and fostering collaborative partnerships with its customers, Leighton enhances digital capabilities to help organisations thrive.
One of the UK’s leading software development businesses it boasts a portfolio of customers including British Airways, Atom Bank, EQUANS and IAG Loyalty.
Leighton received its Great Place to Work ® recertification in 2024 after receiving recognition for the first time in 2023, it was also named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023 and one of the UK’s Best Places to Work™ in 2024.
For more information about vacancies at Leighton visit our careers hub.
