Our Professional Development Academy

At ESP PLAY, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer an award winning apprenticeship programme alongside a market-leading professional development programme designed to support everyone, from apprentices and aspiring managers to middle management and senior executives. Our cultural commitment is driven by a clear philosophy: Work Smart, Deliver Results, Live Well. This mindset shapes how we work, how we lead, and how we support one another every day. The leadership team behind ESP PLAY has championed a transformational approach to people management, creating an environment where ambition is encouraged, potential is recognised, and success is shared. We are passionate about continuous professional development and firmly believe in promoting from within. We actively support our employees to continue learning and growing by investing in professional qualifications, structured training pathways, and meaningful career progression opportunities. By combining this with ongoing improvements to our working environment, we ensure our teams have the tools, technology, and support they need to thrive.