Working at Totem
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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

Alex
Hughes
Co-Founder and Client Director
Alex has a background in digital media, leading creative teams across the industry – ‘90s agency Deepend, ITV Network and MTV Networks Europe. He also worked on early iterations of the online presence for itv.com and Interactive TV propositions across ONdigital and SKY including The Brit Awards, Survivor and the MTV Europe Music Awards. He co-founded Amigo with Chris Shields in 2007, offering creative technology services for MediaWalls, Digital Signage and DOOH. After many years of trying, he has yet to stand up on a surfboard, so now snowboards instead. He remains horizontal.
- Favourite place
- Kefalonia & Pembrokeshire
- Your favourite book
- My Uncle Oswald
- Playing on repeat
- Never Tear Us Apart, INXS
- Favourite non-human
- Juno, my Dalmatian
- What's on the menu
- Italian Pizza / Negroni
- Survival essentials
- Negroni / Music / Pizza
- Who or what inspires you
- My Father

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

Sam
Prudence
Creative Lead - Video
After leaving university Sam worked as a producer/director for Fremantle’s digital sports channels before freelancing as an editor, creating content for brands such as Asos, Superdrug & Google. Alongside his freelance work, Sam produced a reality/drama for broadcast on London Live and directed several shorts before directing a feature film which was released in 2020 on Sky and Amazon. Sam has a passion for football – coaching and playing regularly and supporting West Ham United.
- Favourite place
- The Beach
- Your favourite book
- The Magician - R.E.F
- Playing on repeat
- Depends on the vibe.
- Favourite non-human
- N/A
- What's on the menu
- Beef Casserole
- Survival essentials
- Rod, Canoe, Tent
- Who or what inspires you
- Gordon Ramsey

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

Sam
Gallagher
Product Designer
Sam is a Product Designer, he is passionate about all aspects of design. Since graduating from the University of Brighton, he’s been involved in branding and web design projects at a digital media agency, before joining Totem in 2022. Sam enjoys musical theatre, comfy video games, and working his way through the restaurants of London to find the tastiest treats available.
- Favourite place
- Japan
- Your favourite book
- The Hobbit
- Playing on repeat
- Physical by Dua Lipa
- Favourite non-human
- Rufus the dog
- What's on the menu
- Sunday roast
- Survival essentials
- 3 custard creams
- Who or what inspires you
- Princess Diana

Jamie
Nash
Video Production Intern
Jamie is relishing his placement year as video production intern at Totem. As a film student at the University of Portsmouth, he loves cameras and editing and has been learning from the talented team of creatives at Totem. In his spare time he enjoys games, reading, writing, long walks and trying new flavours of tea
- Favourite place
- Home
- Your favourite book
- And then there were none
- Playing on repeat
- Anything Catchy
- Favourite non-human
- My pet cats
- What's on the menu
- Pizza and doughballs
- Survival essentials
- Phone, sun cream, tent
- Who or what inspires you
- My family

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
- The Gifts of Imperfection
- Playing on repeat
- Moments of Pleasure
- Favourite non-human
- Paddington
- What's on the menu
- Mexican + Tequila
- Survival essentials
- my kids and husband
- Who or what inspires you
- an early morning run

Gaby
Blazquez Bello
Platform Specialist
A traveller with a passion for learning and getting to know different cultures. Food is her second language and she is a time-traveller when it comes to music. Her environment is the Mediterranean Sea, offering a special connection with her creativity. Some of her favourite things about working at Totem are using her creative skills to offer support for all things platform, finding creative solutions to help clients, and being the bridge between teams to provide a better user experience.
- Favourite place
- Greece
- Your favourite book
- 1984
- Playing on repeat
- Pink Rabbits
- Favourite non-human
- Dogs
- What's on the menu
- Tacos
- Survival essentials
- Book, lighter, knife
- Who or what inspires you
- New challenges

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

Thomas
Valentine
Head of People, Culture & Talent
Thomas is a dedicated and committed Human Resources professional, with over fourteen years management and leadership experience. He is responsible for all aspects of the people function, which includes equality & diversity, employee wellbeing and organisational culture. Outside of work he owns a vast board game collection, is a regular at the theatre and uploads gaming videos to his YouTube channel – which has an embarrassingly low subscriber count.
- Favourite place
- Delos, a Greek Island
- Your favourite book
- Toast by Nigel Slater
- Playing on repeat
- Fckshtup! By Zee Machine
- Favourite non-human
- Oscar the Border Jack
- What's on the menu
- Thyme & Squash Risotto
- Survival essentials
- Lighter, Games, Rations
- Who or what inspires you
- Joanna Lumley

Nat
Berger
Junior Quality Assurance Tester
Nat has a background in community and corporate events ranging from your typical birthday party bouncy castle to the fabulous Brit awards party. He has also worked in venues such as Buckingham Palace, Windsor castle, the O2 and most memorably the block of flats near Poplar. Nat works in QA as part of the development team responsible for making sure the software is bug-free. He spends his free time climbing and falling off walls.
- Favourite place
- The Mountains
- Your favourite book
- The Hungry Hungry Caterp-
- Playing on repeat
- Mayonaka no Door
- Favourite non-human
- Red Panda
- What's on the menu
- Noodles -> Sapporo Beer
- Survival essentials
- Umbrella, Solar Panel Kit
- Who or what inspires you
- Existentialism

Kyle
Osborn
Senior Front-End Developer
Kyle has recently become a permeant fixture in the office, bringing nearly ten years of experience to the team. He works closely with design to bring alive the innovative features that make Totem Virtual & Hybrid Events stand out. A little-known fact: he used to be an AV tech for local am-dram/charity gigs, which certainly comes in handy here at Totem!
- Favourite place
- Your favourite book
- Playing on repeat
- Favourite non-human
- What's on the menu
- Survival essentials
- Who or what inspires you
What our people say about working here
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Alvaro Fuentes Jimenez (He/Him)
Senior Designer
We are constantly learning new ways to grow as a company and part of this is helping everyone to feel comfortable, appreciated and providing all the necessary tools and mentoring to learn new skills
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Andrea Boscan (She/Her)
Digital Marketing Manager
Totem offers the perfect work-life balance for me. It allows me to be a present mother and still work on a full-time role. They really understand how to make employees want to give their best
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Alex Hughes (He/Him)
Co-Founder & Client Director
Both Chris (my co-founder) and me have an open-door policy, we are very much still involved in the day-to-day work at Totem, where the spirit and wellbeing of our employees is paramount
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Lily Doherty (She/Her)
Success Manager
Totem has a culture of nurturing staff skills and talent. With support from a caring team, individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves and try new things
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

For all roles on our Totem Leap Internship programme we offer the London Living Wage as the starting salary
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