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    Shire Leasing

    Updated July 2026.

    About Shire Leasing

    Company Overview
    Based in Tamworth, Shire Leasing is one of the UK’s largest privately owned funding houses, specialising in equipment and asset finance for SMEs. Since 1990, we’ve supported over 75,000 businesses with flexible funding for everything from machinery to IT and vehicles. Our independence fuels innovation, with an Own Book exceeding £220m and recognition as a Top 50 Asset Finance company. We partner with suppliers nationwide and offer award-winning solutions like Click2Finance. Our “People, Planet, Profit” strategy drives sustainability, from clean air initiatives to tree planting. We also foster a supportive workplace, encouraging employee growth and open communication.
    Company Size 190 UK-based Employees
    (Medium)
    INDUSTRY Financial Services & Insurance
    CONNECT
    Shire Leasing Head Office
    Tamworth, Staffordshire
    West Midlands, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 28%
    • 2-5 years - 23%
    • 6-10 years - 22%
    • 11-15 years - 9%
    • 16-20 years - 7%
    • Over 20 years - 11%

    Company Culture at Shire Leasing

    The employee experience below at Shire Leasing, compared to a typical company.

    79% of employees at Shire Leasing say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Shire Leasing
    79%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    97%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    93%

    When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    89%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

    Working at Shire Leasing

    We hold a Christmas Jumper Day every year to raise money for Save The Children UK and Birmingham Children's Hospital.
    Keeping our staff informed with what's happening is vital. This is one of our regular 'Business Update' sessions
    Shire attends a wide variety of trade exhibitions and events. This was our sales stand at a recent Agricultural Show
    Several of our staff who used their Volunteer Days to put together and deliver food parcels for local families
    The Shire team that took part in an industry wide charity football match to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
    One of our popular social events! These were the teams taking part in a Quiz Night arranged by our Employee Forum
    Shire Leasing recently supported St Giles Hospice's 'March of the Elephants' through sponsorship of 'The Mighty Oak'
    Members of our sales team networking at an ENSE event, a partnership we have held for many years
    Regular Menstrual and hormone workshops take place in the offices
    TWO awards at the Leasing World Going Further GOLD Awards 2025
    Hemesh Chohan, Solicitor in our legal team, works with schools to support students in their careers
    Summer festival 2026
    Head of Marketing, Jen Clay in her recent award win at the Finance Connect Summer Awards
    Members across all departments attending the Finance Connect Summer Awards in London

    Getting the list of awards....

    Best Workplaces Lists

    Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Shire Leasing on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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