How do employees rate Softcat?

Employees rate Softcat 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 837 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. In 2020 , 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 , 2025 and 2026 , Softcat employees have voted their company to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

How can I get a job at Softcat?

To get a job at Softcat, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Softcat and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at Softcat?

Overall, 79% of employees would recommend working at Softcat to a friend. This is based on 837 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Softcat?

58% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Softcat as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Softcat.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Softcat?

82% of employees think that Softcat has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at Softcat

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4.2

based on 836 ratings

79% would recommend to a friend

Graham Charlton

94% approve of CEO

11 OfficesLocations

Description Softcat is a leading provider of IT infrastructure to corporate and public sectors.

Over the last 30 years, we’ve built a vibrantly successful, industry-leading business with an unwavering dedication to transformative solutions and customer excellence. We’re certified by Great Place to Work in the UK and Ireland, and ranked 5th in the Super Large category in 2024.

We’re headquartered in Marlow (UK) and are proud to have offices across the globe. You can also find us in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, South Coast, Glasgow, Dublin, Singapore and Arlington (USA).

Find out more about us at softcat.com, or visit our careers site at jobs.softcat.com.

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Life at Softcat

Early Careers

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We’re big on culture, big on teamwork and big on rewards. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. Welcome to a business where personal achievement and team success go hand-in-hand.

Company updates

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Welcoming our latest cohort of non‑sales new starters! 👋 We recently brought our new joiners together at our Manchester office, where they had the chance to meet our Senior Leadership Team, connect with one another, and fully immerse themselves in the Softcat culture....Show more

Welcoming our latest cohort of non‑sales new starters! 👋 We recently brought our new joiners together at our Manchester office, where they had the chance to meet our Senior Leadership Team, connect with one another, and fully immerse themselves in the Softcat culture.

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We recently celebrated Red Nose Day across our offices. What did we get up to? 🕺 80s‑themed costumes, with prizes for the standout outfits. 🏓 Competitions throughout the day, including ping pong and penalty shootouts. 🎨 A “design your own red nose” challenge. 🍰 Plenty of tasty treats for the team....Show more

We recently celebrated Red Nose Day across our offices. What did we get up to? 🕺 80s‑themed costumes, with prizes for the standout outfits. 🏓 Competitions throughout the day, including ping pong and penalty shootouts. 🎨 A “design your own red nose” challenge. 🍰 Plenty of tasty treats for the team.

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Congratulations to all of our brilliant apprentices who celebrated their graduation in style! 🎓 Our annual Apprentice Graduation Ceremony is the perfect way to recognise the hard work, growth and achievements of everyone who’s taken this exciting step in their career journey. From day one to graduation day, your dedication and passion have truly shone through....Show more

Congratulations to all of our brilliant apprentices who celebrated their graduation in style! 🎓 Our annual Apprentice Graduation Ceremony is the perfect way to recognise the hard work, growth and achievements of everyone who’s taken this exciting step in their career journey. From day one to graduation day, your dedication and passion have truly shone through.

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Last week, our Manchester office welcomed the latest cohort of non‑sales new starters for their two‑day induction. The group met our Senior Leadership Team, connected with other new starters across the business and enjoyed a team dinner to get to know each other. 🤝 A warm welcome to everyone joining us—we look forward to seeing you grow and succeed in your new roles....Show more

Last week, our Manchester office welcomed the latest cohort of non‑sales new starters for their two‑day induction. The group met our Senior Leadership Team, connected with other new starters across the business and enjoyed a team dinner to get to know each other. 🤝 A warm welcome to everyone joining us—we look forward to seeing you grow and succeed in your new roles.

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A big thank you to the Softcat teams who spent time with Young Lives vs Cancer, getting their Homes from Home ready for the year ahead. ✨ Colleagues in Bristol supported Sam’s House and CLIC House, and our Manchester team helped at Jack’s House, taking down decorations and giving each home a thorough refresh so families can return to a calm, welcoming space....Show more

A big thank you to the Softcat teams who spent time with Young Lives vs Cancer, getting their Homes from Home ready for the year ahead. ✨ Colleagues in Bristol supported Sam’s House and CLIC House, and our Manchester team helped at Jack’s House, taking down decorations and giving each home a thorough refresh so families can return to a calm, welcoming space.

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Softcat photo of: National Student Pride

Softcat awards & accolades

Best Apprenticeship in IT, Rate My Apprenticeship, 2024
UK's Best Workplace 2024 - 5th, Great Places to Work, 2024
Best Company to Work for - Reseller, CRN Sales & Marketing Awards, 2023
Employees' Choice - 50 Best Places to Work, Glassdoor, 2022
Top Apprenticeship Employer 2021 - 2022, Rate My Apprenticeship, 2021

Glassdoor Awards

Best Places to Work

2026 (#19)2025 (#25)2024 (#23)2023 (#11)2022 (#31)2021 (#5)2020 (#5)

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Employee reviews at Softcat

Softcat has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 836 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Softcat employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Ratings by category

4.6

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

Employee reviews

Account managerCurrent employee

5.0

Amazing place to work

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