We're delighted to be consistently ranked amongst the best companies to work for, according to two prestigious national surveys.

Boots Opticians scooped the coveted first place on The Sunday Times Best 25 Big Companies to Work For list. As well as being the UK's very best big company to work for, we also won a special award for 'Innovation in Engagement' in recognition of the work the Boots Opticians Forum does to encourage open communication across the business. Boots Opticians was awarded a Best Companies Three-Star Status, which makes us an 'extraordinary' company to work for!

In 2011, Boots UK earned a brilliant 19th place in The Sunday Times list and a prestigious One-Star Status - it's the second year running that we've been considered a 'first class' organisation to work for.

In Ireland we've been leading the way for even longer. For the last four years running we've been ranked one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland, as featured in the Irish Independent.

Perhaps the best thing about these awards is that they're based on feedback from our own people. Teams across the business reported that they relish the great team spirit and feeling of reward, recognition and appreciation. We hope that it convinces you to join us.

"We're absolutely delighted. Survey results are based on your feedback and we're incredibly proud that you have confirmed your support in this way." Alex Gourlay, Chief Executive of the Health & Beauty Division, Alliance Boots, March 2011.