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

Harvey
Taylor
Success Manager
Before joining Totem Harvey worked in the Offshore Recruitment Industry specialising in underwater drones. An experienced Account Manager he has a passion for people, technology and creativity. As a natural problem solver, he enjoys taking an ‘outside the box’ approach to collaborating with clients, with the goal of exceeding expectations to ensure the ultimate success of their projects. When not working, Harvey will mostly likely be found out with friends, at gigs/festivals, or trying not to (but mostly) falling over in skateparks across South London.
- Favourite place
- Anywhere sunny!
- Your favourite book
- Any menu
- Playing on repeat
- Thunderstruck - ACDC
- Favourite non-human
- My dogs Rudy and Obi
- What's on the menu
- English Tapas
- Survival essentials
- Genie Lamp, Beer, Shades
- Who or what inspires you
- My parents

Rob
Prevett
Marketing Director
Rob brings a wealth of experience to Totem having scaled two successful events businesses over the last 20 years. He draws on that experience to help leading brands change the way they deliver events.
Rob’s big passions in life are food and skiing – a restaurant halfway up a mountain is about as good as it gets. When not skiing or eating he can be found enjoying the Yorkshire countryside with his daughter and Hector the dog.
- Favourite place
- The mountains
- Your favourite book
- East of Eden
- Playing on repeat
- Fleetwood Mac
- Favourite non-human
- Hector the Cockerpoo
- What's on the menu
- Tapas and Red Wine
- Survival essentials
- Tea, notebook, hammock
- Who or what inspires you
- My daughter

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!

Peter
Quan
Motion Graphics Designer
Peter is a multimedia designer with experience in motion graphics, video editing and onsite filming. He has worked on freelance projects creating logos where his design is still proudly used today as a t-shirt print. Besides design work Peter is also a musician who studied the piano for 9 years and self-taught himself the guitar. He is now currently taking on his next challenge – learning the violin.
- Favourite place
- Sydney Australia
- Your favourite book
- Harry Potter
- Playing on repeat
- Take on Me - Aha
- Favourite non-human
- My dog Mabel
- What's on the menu
- Sourdough Pizza
- Survival essentials
- Flint, Knife, Bottle
- Who or what inspires you
- Classical Music

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

Christopher
Bo Shields
Co-Founder and Platform Director
Christopher’s career started in theatre – in 2001 he founded his first venture ‘Lock On Productions’, a full service event production agency. In 2007 he joined forces with Alex Hughes to co-found AMIGO, a creative agency servicing the growing Digital Out of Home industry. In 2019 he launched Binumi Pro – an innovative app that allows clients to shoot and manage their own video. Over the past few years Christopher’s mind has been somewhat occupied, being the architect of Reef, Totem’s event ecosystem.
- Favourite place
- Katz's Deli
- Your favourite book
- The Alchemist
- Playing on repeat
- Comfortably Numb
- Favourite non-human
- Alex Hughes
- What's on the menu
- WINGS
- Survival essentials
- Bear Grylls
- Who or what inspires you
- My Mum

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

Matt
Jones
Release Manager
Matt has recently joined the Totem family having honed his QA skills working in a broad variety of industries and roles from International Retail Logistics, Head of Operations for a Soft Toy manufacturer as well as singing in “The Indie Westlife”! He is the proud father of 2 cats and also has 2 sons, enjoys good food and traveling and spends most weekends either out on his bike, or inside shouting at the TV.
- Favourite place
- The Mountains
- Your favourite book
- Fraction of a Whole
- Playing on repeat
- Hold on Hope - G.B.V
- Favourite non-human
- Data
- What's on the menu
- Japanese / Spatburgunder
- Survival essentials
- guitar, knife, sunscreen
- Who or what inspires you
- My wife

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

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

Veronica
Cortes
Product Owner
With a long and lustrous career in event operations she has delivered events worldwide for multiple industries including financial services, social housing, creative and IT. As a UX/UI Designer, she continues her passion for creating memorable journeys and user experiences. Veronica loves the sun and hopes to one day settle on a sunny island with her 2 cats and better half.
- Favourite place
- Home sweet home!
- Your favourite book
- The Dirt: Confessions of
- Playing on repeat
- Everlong
- Favourite non-human
- Stewie Griffin
- What's on the menu
- Noodles
- Survival essentials
- Lip balm, 80s playlist, A
- Who or what inspires you
- The Queen

Giulia
Grasso
Operations Director
Giulia has been working in the Video Production industry for over 10 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 8 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
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
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