Working at Totem

A bit about us

It all started over 20 years ago with a mission to help event professionals deliver extraordinary experiences through live event production.

Today our mission remains the same as we help organisations engage, understand and captivate audiences through our next generation technology and stand-out production services.

Join our amazing team 

We’re always on the lookout for exceptional people to join our diverse team. So, whether you’re a full stack developer, driven by sales or you’re great with customers, we’d love to hear from you.

In return you can expect to work in a friendly, supportive and progressive environment with a generous benefits package. Where we take our work, the impact on our planet and the welfare of our people seriously.

Ensuring we make it an enjoyable experience – for both our people and our customers.

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Our People

Chloe
Strange

Junior Video & Multimedia Producer

Chloe has a passion for creativity. A Fine Art, Film and Television production graduate, she is developing graphic design, editing and live-streaming skills at Totem. Chloe learns new skills every day. When not working at Totem, you will find her crocheting, painting, beekiping or trying out new hobbies.

Favourite place
Paris
Your favourite book
Confessions of a Sociopath
Playing on repeat
The The
Favourite non-human
King, My German Shepherd
What's on the menu
Nachos
Survival essentials
Coffee, my dog, a chair
Who or what inspires you
my family

Paige
Redfern

Operations Executive

Since graduating in media production in 2017 Paige has wanted to pursue a career in the media industry and to be able to develop skills within the creative sector. Totems Leap internship gave her that opportunity. Paige as worked in progression within the Totems success team. She is already filming, designing, building events on the platform and streaming. When Paige isn’t working she is pretending to be marvel characters to keep her crazy 4 year old son entertained.

Favourite place
Anywhere with my son
Your favourite book
Queenie
Playing on repeat
Go- Cat Burns
Favourite non-human
Benji- My Yorkie
What's on the menu
Sushi
Survival essentials
bed, boat, lighter
Who or what inspires you
My son

Richard
Bushill

Creative Director - Platform

Richard’s experience is in graphic design, video and events. He enjoys ‘thinky’ creative tasks with colleagues and long romantic walks to the fridge without them. He likes colouring in, staying in the lines and sometimes making doodles move. He does this for business and for pleasure, sometimes even at the same time whilst making Mexican food.

Favourite place
Work of course
Your favourite book
one with pictures
Playing on repeat
Spotify says DJ Krush
Favourite non-human
Henry the Hoover
What's on the menu
Mexican
Survival essentials
totem events platform
Who or what inspires you
Science

Togs
Dalton

Art Director

Togs has had too many years he cares to mention in the Design industry: working on high profile brands though-out his career including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Royal Mail, Coca-Cola and has been part of numerous branding projects. Togs found his niche in animation and digital campaigns where he now remains as Art Director of Create. Famously never playing for Saracens, but a keen supporter, Togs runs, surfs and keeps fit so he can indulge in his other pleasure of cooking and eating great food.

Favourite place
India
Your favourite book
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Playing on repeat
Superman REM
Favourite non-human
My dog
What's on the menu
Indian
Survival essentials
Boat outboard motor map
Who or what inspires you
Sportsmen / women

Giulia
Grasso

Production Director

Giulia has been working in the Video Production industry for over 12 years. Thanks to her organisational skills her career evolved into Company Operations and ‘capacity’ has been her favourite word since. Giulia has a real passion for anything techy, has watched every single TV series ever made, loves pizza and deeply cares for animals and the planet. Even though she moved to the UK 10 years ago, she has never had a pint.

Favourite place
Terni, Italy
Your favourite book
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
Playing on repeat
Waiting in Vain
Favourite non-human
ALL ANIMALS
What's on the menu
Pizza
Survival essentials
Machete, Matches, Hope
Who or what inspires you
People's kindness

Andrea
Boscan

Digital Marketing Manager

Andrea loves building effective relationships, she brings content creation and digital strategy skills to Totem. She has had an interesting career path having worked in TV production, fundraising, digital marketing and even running her own coffee shop. All her skills round up to making her perfectly placed at Totem, where she delivers creative communication, engagement and builds a community of event people. Off work, she likes to take her daughters and dog Juno out for adventure walks. Her skills also extend to the kitchen, she can make a guacamole you will never forget!

Favourite place
Anywhere with my family
Your favourite book
100 years of solitude
Playing on repeat
Moments of Pleasure
Favourite non-human
Paddington Bear
What's on the menu
Mexican + Tequila
Survival essentials
kids and husband
Who or what inspires you
an early morning run

Ross
Ewing

Technical Director

Ross joined Totem in 2018 bringing a broad range of technical skills and knowledge to build software. He has developed to production and maintained multiple cross-platform applications throughout the e-commerce, fintech and entertainment sectors. Managing cross-region teams, technical planning and coding are all part of his day to day. He believes that Friday is reserved for Tommy Bahamas and whenever possible jets to India to be with his friends and colleagues, biking through the beautiful Munnar tea mountains of Kochi.

Favourite place
Kochi, India
Your favourite book
The Phoenix Project
Playing on repeat
Porcelain by Moby
Favourite non-human
Marvin
What's on the menu
Hashbrowns
Survival essentials
More characters to resp..
Who or what inspires you
Caffeine!
Photo of Sam Roythorne MD of Totem

Samantha
Roythorne

Managing Director

Sam has worked in the events sector for over a decade, co-ordinating and managing events in locations around the world including Singapore, Rome, New York and Birmingham. As Managing Director of Totem, she is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the business, delivering excellent services to our exceptional range of clients. In her spare time, Sam loves watching F1 and pretending Swindon’s ‘magic roundabout’ is in fact Eau Rouge.

Favourite place
Orlando
Your favourite book
Impossible to choose
Playing on repeat
Tears in Heaven
Favourite non-human
Pogo, Cosmo & Nate
What's on the menu
Spaghetti Bolognese
Survival essentials
Phone, Book, Pogo
Who or what inspires you
Strong women

Bhavya
Agrawal

QA Lead

Bhavya is a quality assurance fanatic who loves to break an application to build a perfect one. A practitioner of continuous improvement herself, she like to incorporate quality standards in her work, also focussing on customer satisfaction and optimal team performance. Beyond work, she loves to organise family events, passionate of travelling and exploring new locations, believes in making great memories and ensures to connect with her parents in India everyday.

Favourite place
Mumbai
Your favourite book
Software Testing
Playing on repeat
Bollywood
Favourite non-human
Food
What's on the menu
Paani Poori / Ice Tea
Survival essentials
Food, Fire, Music
Who or what inspires you
My son

Inês
Mendes

Director of Client Success

Ines has a passion for people, problem solving, and animals. That includes the dolphin at Sea World that bit her in 2002. With a background in Journalism and Politics, she is equipped to guarantee project success and manages video production, design projects and clients. In her free time, she enjoys long walks on the beach and travelling.

Favourite place
Ericeira
Your favourite book
LOTR
Playing on repeat
Bohemian Rhapsody
Favourite non-human
My dog
What's on the menu
Sushi
Survival essentials
Fishing Set and Knife
Who or what inspires you
Victoria Beckham

Sufi
Moslehi

Success/Account Intern

Sufi recently graduated from uni and has just begun her journey at Totem as an Account Intern! With a background in International Relations, she brings a problem-solving and communications-focused mindset to her role. She is a people-person, passionate about building relationships with others and collaborating to deliver successful results for clients. When not at work, Sufi can be found on the cheapest Ryanair flight out of the country. She also loves watching movies and trying new restaurants around London.

Favourite place
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Your favourite book
Dracula
Playing on repeat
Mac miller
Favourite non-human
turtles
What's on the menu
ramen
Survival essentials
water bottle, lighter, speaker
Who or what inspires you
my friends

Pallavi
Behera

QA Engineer

Pallavi is a quality assurance specialist with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for elevating applications. A firm believer in continuous improvement, she integrates quality benchmarks into every project to ensure the best possible user experience. Outside of Totem, Pallavi enjoys dancing, experimenting with new recipes, and creating meaningful memories. Though based away from home, she stays closely connected with her family and friends in India, holding strong to the values that shape her both personally and professionally.

Favourite place
Anywhere with my family
Your favourite book
Panchatantra
Playing on repeat
Bollywood
Favourite non-human
Food
What's on the menu
Paani Poori / Mushroom 65
Survival essentials
Food, water, first-aid kit
Who or what inspires you
My father & daughter
Meet the team

Our Values

Our values have been created by our employees and reflect how we work (Our Approach), the importance we place on our colleagues (Our People) and the reason why Totem exists (Our Purpose).

Authenticity

Being authentic allows us to build lasting relationships based on trust, have open conversations, and create our best work.

Curiosity

Everyone is encouraged to be curious in their work, to learn from things that may not go to plan, and to recognise the positivity of challenges and experimentation.

Responsibility

Our planet is important to us, and we are all responsible for its welfare. We work hard to do all that we can to protect and sustain the wonderful world that we inhabit.

Individual

We celebrate individuality and difference in our people, our products and everything we do.

Generous

Everyone has something to give, and everyone has something to learn. Be generous with your time and share your expertise.

Extraordinary

Our people are not only extraordinary, but are also empowered to use their creativity to make amazing things happen.

Challenge

We challenge ourselves and our clients to deliver more. Harnessing the power of technology and new ways of working to transform the future of events.

Connect

Our business is about connecting people. We focus on collaboration, communication and building communities.

Enjoy

We take our work seriously; but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We take enjoyment in our work, mirroring the enjoyment we create for our clients.

The benefits of Working at Totem

At Totem we believe that everyone gives their best if they have a positive work/life balance, that is why we have invested in supporting our employees with a wide variety of benefits to support every individual.

Office policies from recycling to sustainable products

A volunteering day each year for every employee, with the choice to be taken for individual causes, as a department or with colleagues from across the organisation

Sustainability Action Plan

Earth Day involvement each year

Quarterly Employee Satisfaction Surveys

Monthly Employee Wellbeing Surveys

Annual Life Interview with member of the People, Culture & Talent team

Employee Committees

Employee Ambassadors

Regular Support & Development sessions with People Leaders

Interactive goals and objectives

Departmental training budgets

In-house Training opportunities

External training agreements

Career progression paths

Coaching opportunities

We foster a creative, inclusive and collaborative environment

We value the importance that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce can bring

Nine core Totem Values

Encourage employee reflection and feedback, with supportive & curious teams

We love any excuse for a party and celebration

Regular fun activities, and, as a bunch of foodies, you can expect to be well fed!

Buddy System for all new starters, with a buddy lunch at a local eatery

Regular catch ups with a member of the People, Culture & Talent team to answer any questions and support integration into the team

Regular meetings with their People Leader to support development within the role

A range of induction sessions from Wellbeing to Sustainability, Values to IT

25 days of annual leave, growing to 30 over time

8 bank holidays

1 company bank holiday - Totem Freedom Day

Plus Christmas company closure

Enhanced parental leave policy to help welcome children into the home

One day of Pawternity leave per year to welcome a new pet to the family

Comprehensive medical insurance

Wellness leave

Menstrual and Menopausal leave

Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hour, free helpline for employees and their loved ones

Induction, Intermediate and Advanced In-house Wellbeing Workshops

Wellbeing Portal with resources, articles, fitness videos, recipes, self-help programmes and more

Dedicated Mental Health First Aid Wellness staff

Compassionate leave

Two Mental Health Days Per Year

Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hour, free helpline for employees and their loved ones

Induction, Intermediate and Advanced In-house Wellbeing Workshops

Wellbeing Portal with resources, articles, meditation audios, soundscapes, self-help programmes and more

We believe your hard work deserves to be rewarded, that's why we offer a competitive salary with plenty of room for growth

5% Employer pension contribution

Discounts and offers through Reward Gateway platform

£50 voucher on your birthday to help you celebrate your special day

Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hour, free helpline for employees and their loved ones

Induction, Intermediate and Advanced In-house Wellbeing Workshops

Wellbeing Portal with resources, articles, money tools, self-help programmes and more

We offer Flexible working to support our people with their individual lives

Flexibility of hours

Work from Home Allowances

Choice of Laptop for our Hybrid employees

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