Awards and accreditations

Recognition for our work

Opencast’s work for both our clients and our people has been recognised through award wins and accreditations from industry bodies that recognise our commitment to being a good employer. And ISO standards offer external validation of our commitment to excellence.

Awards

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2025

Ranked third among North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies, and second among its large companies.

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2025

Ranked third among North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies, and second among its large companies.

North East Business Awards 2025

Growth award

North East Business Awards 2025

Growth award

Northern Tech Awards 2025

Ranking within top 100 fastest growing technology companies league table.

Northern Tech Awards 2025

Ranking within top 100 fastest growing technology companies league table.

Dynamites 2024

Opencast Co-Founder Charlie Hoult named 'North East Tech Champion' for 2024

Dynamites 2024

Opencast Co-Founder Charlie Hoult named 'North East Tech Champion' for 2024

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2024

Ranked second among North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies, and third among its large companies.on

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2024

Ranked second among North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies, and third among its large companies.on

Entrepreneurs Forum Awards 2024

Co-founder Charlie Hoult wins 'champion' award for entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs Forum Awards 2024

Co-founder Charlie Hoult wins 'champion' award for entrepreneurship

Sunday Times 100 2024

Ranked at 75 in the prestigious list of the UK’s fastest-growing companies in 2024.

Sunday Times 100 2024

Ranked at 75 in the prestigious list of the UK’s fastest-growing companies in 2024.

Northern Tech Awards 2024

Fastest Growing Large Tech Business in the UK North.

Northern Tech Awards 2024

Fastest Growing Large Tech Business in the UK North.

Dynamites 2023

Growth explosion award – recognising Opencast's growth for the second year running

Dynamites 2023

Growth explosion award – recognising Opencast's growth for the second year running

Dynamites 2023

Equality, diversity and inclusion award – recognising our team's commitment to excellence.

Dynamites 2023

Equality, diversity and inclusion award – recognising our team's commitment to excellence.

Institute for Collaborative Working 2023

Joint award with partners Eviden, EY Technology Solutions, Mercator Digital and QTM.

Institute for Collaborative Working 2023

Joint award with partners Eviden, EY Technology Solutions, Mercator Digital and QTM.

LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders

Our chief executive Tom Lawson is one of 2023's top entrepreneurs

LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders

Our chief executive Tom Lawson is one of 2023's top entrepreneurs

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2023

North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies.

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2023

North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies.

FEBE Growth 100 2023

For entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs

FEBE Growth 100 2023

For entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs

UK Company Culture Awards 2023

Best working environment (location)

UK Company Culture Awards 2023

Best working environment (location)

Digital Revolution UK Awards 2023

Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year

Digital Revolution UK Awards 2023

Diversity and Inclusion Employer of the Year

Northern Tech Awards 2023

Judges' leadership award

Northern Tech Awards 2023

Judges' leadership award

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2022

North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies

Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 NE 2022

North East England's 50 fastest-growing companies

In House Recruitment Awards 2022

Best recruitment team (small – under 1000 employees)

In House Recruitment Awards 2022

Best recruitment team (small – under 1000 employees)

Entrepreneurs Forum Awards 2022

Entrepreneur of the year – Mike O'Brien

Entrepreneurs Forum Awards 2022

Entrepreneur of the year – Mike O'Brien

Dynamites 2022

Growth explosion award

Dynamites 2022

Growth explosion award

CIPD NE England HR&D Awards 2022

Excellence in resourcing and reward

CIPD NE England HR&D Awards 2022

Excellence in resourcing and reward

Northern Tech Awards 2022

Top 50 fastest-growing tech companies

Northern Tech Awards 2022

Top 50 fastest-growing tech companies

Northern Tech Awards 2021

Top 100 fastest-growing tech companies

Northern Tech Awards 2021

Top 100 fastest-growing tech companies

Dynamites 2019

Project of the year: public sector – Opencast/NHS BSA data programme

Dynamites 2019

Project of the year: public sector – Opencast/NHS BSA data programme

Accreditations

Certified B Corporation

As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

Certified B Corporation

As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

Better Business Act

As a signatory of the Better Business Act Coalition, we ask UK government to legally oblige companies to operate in a way that benefits workers, customers, communities and the environment.

Better Business Act

As a signatory of the Better Business Act Coalition, we ask UK government to legally oblige companies to operate in a way that benefits workers, customers, communities and the environment.

Living Wage Employer

Certified by the Living Wage Foundation

Living Wage Employer

Certified by the Living Wage Foundation

Living Pension Employer

Certified by the Living Wage Foundation

Living Pension Employer

Certified by the Living Wage Foundation

Skills Builder Bronze Excellence Mark

Accreditation to recognise commitment to skills development.

Skills Builder Bronze Excellence Mark

Accreditation to recognise commitment to skills development.

Shine

Certification for job security, skills, progression and decent pay

Shine

Certification for job security, skills, progression and decent pay

Payroll Giving Gold Award

Given to recognise fostering a culture of philanthropy and committed giving in the workplace, successfully generating sustainable income sources for UK charities through Payroll Giving.

Payroll Giving Gold Award

Given to recognise fostering a culture of philanthropy and committed giving in the workplace, successfully generating sustainable income sources for UK charities through Payroll Giving.

Disability Confident Employer

Changing attitudes for the better, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices

Disability Confident Employer

Changing attitudes for the better, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices

Stonewall Diversity Champion

Unlocking the full potential of the LGBTQ+ workforce

Stonewall Diversity Champion

Unlocking the full potential of the LGBTQ+ workforce

Armed Forces Covenant

Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for the ex-services community

Armed Forces Covenant

Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for the ex-services community

CyberFirst member

CyberFirst is a programme run by the National Cyber Security Centre aimed at helping young people explore their passion for tech introducing them to the world of cyber security.

CyberFirst member

CyberFirst is a programme run by the National Cyber Security Centre aimed at helping young people explore their passion for tech introducing them to the world of cyber security.

Trace Labs 2024 participant

Trace Labs is a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to accelerate the family reunification of missing persons while training members in the tradecraft of open source intelligence (OSINT).

Trace Labs 2024 participant

Trace Labs is a nonprofit organisation whose mission is to accelerate the family reunification of missing persons while training members in the tradecraft of open source intelligence (OSINT).

Standards

ISO 9001

Opencast is approved by ISOQL as having reached ISO 9001:2015, the international standard for quality management, for the provision of IT consultancy and other related services.

ISO 9001

Opencast is approved by ISOQL as having reached ISO 9001:2015, the international standard for quality management, for the provision of IT consultancy and other related services.

ISO 27001

In March 2023, Opencast's Information Security Management System was certified to the ISO 27001 standard by the British Assessment Bureau – a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) approved body.

ISO 27001

ISO 14001

Opencast is approved by ISOQL as having reached the standards for ISO 14001:2015, which provides a framework for managing our environmental responsibilities. It helps us identify and reduce our environmental impact, comply with regulations and improve our sustainability efforts.