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

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

Ivan
Amaya

Web Manager

Ivan studied Visual Arts and has a background in Digital Media and web. He previously worked making digital infographics, designs and web projects for different clients, including international news agencies. He relocated to London to complete an MBA before joining the company. Ivan likes to be involved in different types of projects. He enjoys diversity across the world of Digital Media to the point of developing different personalities. He has an alter ego known as “The Baron”, a Father Christmas / Santa Claus type character who brings breakfast treats to the office on Fridays and also plays loud music in the evenings. He ate a triple hamburger once while watching an 80s Horror Film Marathon.

Favourite place
Live:Right Here Right Now
Your favourite book
Music Biographies
Playing on repeat
The Ecstasy of Gold
Favourite non-human
Cats
What's on the menu
Hamburgers (Classic)
Survival essentials
Film, Music & Guitar
Who or what inspires you
Authenticity

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

Anna
Turner

Head of Product

Anna is a project manager motivated by delivering excellent platform improvements, streamlining processes and solving problems. She brings broad project and continuous improvement experience in logistics and employee engagement. Having moved from Australia, she spends her time finding London’s best bakeries and restaurants, travelling Europe, hiking around the UK countryside and seeking any sun she can find.

Favourite place
Manly Beach in Sydney
Your favourite book
Anything by Ian McEwan
Playing on repeat
Drops of Jupiter
Favourite non-human
My childhood dog
What's on the menu
Thai!
Survival essentials
Books, tent, snacks
Who or what inspires you
Travel

Uma
Satkunam

Financial Controller

Uma is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in providing strategic financial support and setting up finance divisions across a range of businesses. Having worked in property, construction and retail for roughly 25 years she has expanded her skills into HR operations, and Project Management with a keen eye for problem solving and all things credit control! A keen badminton player in her spare time Uma also, having been born in Malaysia and exchanging those sunny climes for the not so sunny UK at a young age, enjoys sharing some delightful food with her family and friends.

Favourite place
Satkunam
Your favourite book
Awaken The Giant Within
Playing on repeat
Pocketful of Sunshine
Favourite non-human
Polar Bear
What's on the menu
Just love any tasty food
Survival essentials
Water, food, first-aid kit
Who or what inspires you
Mother Theresa

Josh
McCarthy

Success Manager

With nearly a decade of experience in account management and SaaS sales, Josh’s transition to Totem was a perfect fit. He is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and building collaborative relationships that ensure project success. When he’s not at Totem you might find him in overalls, working on his 30-year-old Land Rover “Maria” getting stuck in the muddy hills of North Wales, or relaxing with a fine single malt whisky in hand.

Favourite place
Machynlleth, Elan Valley
Your favourite book
Dave’s True Stories
Playing on repeat
Take Me Back To Eden
Favourite non-human
Gunnersaurus
What's on the menu
Asian Food
Survival essentials
A book, knife and fire
Who or what inspires you
My dad

Grace
Elmy

Admin Assistant

Grace joined Totem as Admin Assistant Intern after finishing Sixth Form. She is rapidly learning, booking travel for the team, assisting with event planning tasks, and managing office operations. Outside of Totem, Grace enjoys concerts, dancing and spending time with friends. She’s also a film buff and indulges in movie marathons.

Favourite place
The Beach
Your favourite book
Gone Girl
Playing on repeat
Sour Times
Favourite non-human
Portishead, Kittens!
What's on the menu
Anything Beige
Survival essentials
Music, Water, Matches
Who or what inspires you
My Family

Anna
Toth

Product Designer in Design Systems

Anna is a product designer specialising in design systems, with a background in front-end engineering. Passionate about accessibility, she strives to create inclusive experiences. As she sadly does not live in a modernised L. M. Montgomery novel, she settles for reading books for her book club, hosting arts and crafts evenings, and observing corvids in her free time.

Favourite place
by the lake
Your favourite book
Anne of Green Gables
Playing on repeat
Lofi Girl
Favourite non-human
Shrek
What's on the menu
jackfruit tacos
Survival essentials
hummus
Who or what inspires you
nature

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

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

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

Thomas
Millett

Graphic Designer

Tom has a passion for design and branding and enjoys devising interesting ways to connect brands with consumers. In his spare time, he creates music, attempts to write comedy and plays a lot of video games. At the age of 8 he received a Bronze swimming certificate, which isn’t that impressive to be honest.

Favourite place
Space
Your favourite book
Moonraker
Playing on repeat
Sam Fender
Favourite non-human
R2-D2
What's on the menu
Mac & Cheese and Red Wine
Survival essentials
Mac & Cheese and Red Wine
Who or what inspires you
Del Boy
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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