Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum

Apex Computing Services has achieved Investors in People Platinum accreditation, the highest level in the framework.

The accreditation marks a step up for the Manchester-based IT company, which held Silver status three years ago. The latest assessment recognised its approach to staff development, workplace culture and organisational structure.

Apex provides IT support, cyber security, cloud, Microsoft Modern Workplace, AI and automation services to organisations across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. The accreditation reflects changes made since its last review, including work to strengthen leadership, define a longer-term strategy and create a more measurable structure.

The business has also placed greater emphasis on embedding its five core values into daily operations. Those values – Customer Focused, Reliable, Act With Integrity, Always a Team and Enable Growth – are now used across recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, one-to-ones, recognition and decision-making.

People focus

Apex said it had created 29 development opportunities since 2023 through internal progression, apprenticeships and secondments. It has also set aside time for self-development, invested in accreditations, expanded wellbeing support and introduced a more structured approach to personal development.

Employee survey results also formed part of the assessment. According to Apex, 92% of staff said they were proud to work for the company and 93% said they would recommend it as a great place to work.

Chris Gorman, Chief Executive Officer at Apex Computing Services, said: “Achieving Platinum is something we are incredibly proud of because it recognises the culture we have built together. It shows that putting people first isn’t just something we talk about – it’s how we operate every day.

“Our people are the business. Technology changes constantly, but it is the knowledge, commitment and relationships our team builds with clients that make the difference. By investing in development, wellbeing and opportunities to progress, we are investing in better outcomes for our clients and a stronger future for Apex.

“What I am most proud of is how people genuinely support one another. There is a real willingness to collaborate, share knowledge and step in to help when needed. We have built a culture where people are trusted, encouraged to grow and celebrated for their successes, and that is what makes Apex such a great place to work.”

Assessment standard

Investors in People assesses organisations on how they lead, support and develop employees. Platinum is its highest accreditation level, recognising employers that meet its top standard.

For Apex, the latest result serves as an external benchmark as it continues to expand in the competitive regional market for managed IT and technology services. The business linked the accreditation to its aim of developing staff while growing the company.

Daniel Shone, Managing Director at Apex Computing Services, said the accreditation was part of a wider process rather than an endpoint.

“Achieving Platinum is not the finish line. It confirms that we are moving in the right direction and challenges us to keep raising the bar. As Apex continues to grow, we will stay focused on developing our people, strengthening leadership, supporting wellbeing, creating opportunity from within and making sure our team grows with the business.

“This achievement belongs to everyone at Apex. We are incredibly proud of what we have built together and even more excited about what comes next.”