Trusted by 60+ Employers Across the UK
From the NHS and Transport for London to Clarins and the Financial Times — organisations that demand excellence choose TESS Group.
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Employers
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Featured Clients
Real Partnerships, Real Results
Every programme we deliver is bespoke. Here are some of the organisations we’re proud to partner with.
Dorset Council
Public Sector & Government
Challenge
Develop next-generation leaders across a broad range of council services — building a sustainable pipeline spanning Level 3 to Level 7.
Solution
Multi-level programme spanning Team Leader L3, Operations Manager L5, and CIPD & ILM qualifications up to Level 7.
Results
72 learners across multiple cohorts. Improved staff retention, clear pathways to senior roles, and a strengthened leadership bench across the council.
Crystal Palace FC
Sport & Entertainment
Challenge
Upskill operational and admin staff across the club’s non-playing workforce while maintaining seamless matchday operations.
Solution
Team Leader L3 and Operations Manager L5 apprenticeships delivered with flexibility around the demanding football calendar.
Results
12 staff across 2 cohorts with 100% completion rate. 3 apprentices promoted to senior operational roles.
Transport for London
Transport & Infrastructure
Challenge
Ensure consistent CSAS/RSAS accreditation training across 500+ staff at multiple London locations with varying shift patterns.
Solution
Rolling cohorts of safety training at multiple locations with flexible scheduling to accommodate different shift patterns.
Results
200+ staff trained annually with 98% pass rate. Documented reduction in incident reports and improved safety culture.
Financial Times
Media & Publishing
Challenge
Equip newsroom and commercial teams with data literacy and AI skills in a rapidly evolving digital media landscape.
Solution
Data Technician L3 and AI & Automation L4 apprenticeships tailored for non-technical staff.
Results
8 apprentices in first cohort with measurable improvement in data-driven decision making across teams.
Sunbelt Rentals
Industrial & Engineering
Challenge
Establish consistent management standards across rapid growth and multiple acquisitions, plus equip teams with AI skills.
Solution
Leadership apprenticeships alongside bespoke AI Prompting and business strategy training.
Results
33 learners across programmes. Identified £180k in process efficiency savings and standardised improvement capability.
NHS Trusts
Health & Social Care
Challenge
Develop leadership and HR capability across multiple trusts, supporting clinical and non-clinical managers.
Solution
Multi-level programme spanning Team Leader L3, Operations Manager L5, and CIPD-aligned HR apprenticeships at L5–L7.
Results
Cohorts delivered across multiple trusts. Stronger leadership pipeline with nationally recognised qualifications.
University of Kent
Higher Education
Challenge
Align HR team practice with CIPD standards while embedding coaching capabilities across departments.
Solution
Coaching Professional L5 and HR Support L3 apprenticeships delivering CIPD alignment and practical coaching skills.
Results
6 apprentices completed. Coaching culture embedded across 3 departments with improved employee engagement.
Eurofins Forensics
Science & Forensics
Challenge
Develop coaching and HR capability across the UK division of a global scientific services leader.
Solution
Coaching Professional L5 and HR Support L5 alongside Improvement Practitioner L4 (Lean Six Sigma).
Results
Multi-cohort programme delivered across UK divisions. Enhanced coaching culture and stronger HR capability.
Covea Insurance
Finance & Insurance
Challenge
Build internal coaching and HR capability to support a dispersed workforce and drive employee engagement.
Solution
Coaching Professional L5 and HR L5 apprenticeships with practical coaching tools aligned to business needs.
Results
Coaching approaches now embedded in day-to-day management conversations across the organisation.
Clarins
Retail & Consumer
Challenge
Advance the HR function to a strategic level with CIPD Level 7 capability across the UK business.
Solution
Senior People Professional L7 apprenticeship with embedded CIPD qualification aligned to Clarins’ brand values.
Results
Senior HR team now operating at strategic CIPD Level 7 standard, influencing business outcomes at board level.
National Highways
Transport & Infrastructure
Challenge
Elevate HR professionals to strategic partners capable of driving people transformation at scale.
Solution
Senior People Professional L7 apprenticeship with embedded CIPD Level 7 qualification.
Results
HR professionals now contributing directly to boardroom-level people strategy and organisational transformation.
Services for Education
Education Services • Birmingham
Challenge
Upskill education staff in practical, responsible AI usage — from content creation to admin efficiency.
Solution
Bespoke AI Prompt-Powered Productivity sessions equipping professionals with practical AI skills.
Results
Multiple cohorts trained. Staff now confidently integrating AI tools with measurable time savings on administrative tasks.
Client Feedback
What Our Clients Say
Direct feedback from the employers and learners we work with every day.
“Training times were flexible to our needs and various locations. Team productivity has increased as a result of working more efficiently and safely.”
Mode Security Group
“Programme met operational and location needs with bespoke branded learner workbook. Learners gained toolkits like commitment methodology and performance checklist framework.”
Bravissimo
“Staff morale boosted as they learned skills from each other in different environments. Training was flexible at convenient times and locations.”
Secure Pro
“Flexible, accommodating, genuine and friendly organisation. Apprentices gave outstanding feedback on their tutor. Highly recommendable.”
Step Ahead
“Everything from training sessions to tutor sessions was excellent. Course material applied directly to day-to-day work and made immediate impact.”
Improvement Practitioner L4
Our Clients
Trusted Across Every Sector
Search our full client list — from FTSE 100 companies and Premier League clubs to councils, NHS trusts, and high-growth SMEs.
EDF Energy
Energy & Infrastructure
Transport for London
Transport & Infrastructure
Financial Times
Media & Publishing
NHS Trusts
Health & Social Care
Dorset Council
Public Sector
Clarins
Retail & Consumer
Sunbelt Rentals
Industrial & Engineering
Crystal Palace FC
Sport & Entertainment
Covea Insurance
Finance & Insurance
National Highways
Transport & Infrastructure
University of Kent
Higher Education
Eurofins Forensics
Science & Forensics
Arriva
Transport & Logistics
SKF
Manufacturing & Engineering
OTIS Elevators
Manufacturing & Engineering
RS Components
Professional Services
CILEX
Professional & Legal
NSK Europe
Manufacturing
VEKA Recycling
Operations & Sustainability
FitzRoy
Health & Social Care
Services for Education
Education Services
Cosworth
Engineering & Motorsport
DPD
Logistics & Delivery
Heathrow
Aviation
Everton FC
Sport & Entertainment
Serco
Public Sector
National Express
Transport & Logistics
Cornwall Council
Public Sector
University of York
Higher Education
JCDecaux
Media & Advertising
Vital Energi
Energy & Engineering
Williams Lea
Professional Services
West Berkshire Council
Public Sector
Sandwell College
Education
Weatherbys
Financial Services
William Hill
Retail & Gaming
Aerial Direct
Technology & Telecoms
Agilisys
Technology & Digital
ABM
Facilities Management
City Sprint
Logistics & Delivery
Countrywide Group
Property & Estate
Napier.ai
FinTech & Compliance
Laleham
Healthcare
Brand Fusion
Creative & Marketing
Falck UK
Emergency & Healthcare
Evergreen Marine
Shipping & Maritime
Emerson
Engineering & Technology
Green Energy Switch
Energy
Giacom
Technology & Telecoms
O-I Glass
Manufacturing
Linde Material Handling
Manufacturing & Logistics
Longcliffe
Manufacturing & Quarrying
Enquire Learning Trust
Education
Digital Wholesale Solutions
Technology & Wholesale
National Fostering Association
Charity & Social Care
Principal AM
Asset Management
Mode Security Group
Security Services
Bravissimo
Retail & Consumer
Secure Pro
Security Services
Step Ahead
Recruitment & Staffing
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