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Shire Leasing
Updated July 2025.
About Shire Leasing
Company Overview
Shire Leasing, based in Tamworth, is one of the UK’s largest privately owned funding houses, specialising in asset finance for SMEs. Since 1990, we’ve supported over 75,000 businesses with flexible funding solutions. Our independence drives innovation, with an Own Book exceeding £220 million and recognition as a Top 50 Asset Finance company. We are guided by a “People, Planet, Profit” strategy which embeds sustainability into our operations and workplace culture, that is built on openness, development, and shared purpose. We believe that empowering our people is key to delivering long-term value to our customers and the communities we serve.
Shire Leasing Head Office
Tamworth, Staffordshire
West Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employee Demographics
Tenure
- <2 years - 23%
- 2-5 years - 26%
- 6-10 years - 21%
- 11-15 years - 11%
- 16-20 years - 9%
- Over 20 years - 10%
Company Culture at Shire Leasing
The employee experience below at Shire Leasing, compared to a typical company.
75% of employees at Shire Leasing say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
98%
This is a physically safe place to work.
94%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
93%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.
91%
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.
91%
When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.
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'
Best Workplaces Lists
Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise Shire Leasing on the following Best Workplaces Lists.
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