The result comes following a survey which was answered by colleagues with the results generating a score that then decides the overall placement in the list and provides a benchmark for success.

In addition to their placement as one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, Skipton has received a 2-star accreditation from Best Companies. This accolade represents the second-highest standard of workplace engagement and represents organisations striving for the best.

David Cutter, chief executive of Skipton Building Society, said: “Wow! What an achievement. I am incredibly proud that we have been recognised as one of the top 10 big companies in the UK.

“To be recognised against 24 of the UK largest, most respected and recognisable companies is a huge accolade for us and gives us a good benchmark of where we are compared to these organisations to help us continue to make Skipton a great place to work.

“This achievement really emphasises our commitment to developing our people and we will continue to look at new and exciting ways to build on our colleague engagement, ensuring each and every colleague strives to be their best.”

Skipton also won an additional Special Award for Learning & Development. This award goes to an organisation that enables their colleagues to gain the skills and knowledge they need, not only to do their jobs but to achieve their personal goals.

Jonathan Austin, Founder of Best Companies, said: “I would like to congratulate Skipton Building Society on achieving a Two Star Accreditation and being named as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work for.

“Best Companies has been acknowledging excellence in the workplace since 2006 when we launched our Michelin style accreditation standard. We are proud to work with organisations like Skipton Building Society who focus on their people and as such have been rewarded with an engaged workforce who tell us that they’re a best company to work for.”