Perhaps this sounds obvious, but bringing people together and spreading joy shouldn't be at the expense of the planet.

At Talking Tables, sustainability is designed into the product we sell and every process we follow - starting with ethical sourcing and ending wherever we think we can make a difference.

It's why we are phasing out single-use plastics in our products and packaging - and creating products built to last time after time. It's why our party supplies can be recycled at home (even the so-called tricky ones). And it's why our wood and paper are FSC certified, coming from sustainably managed forests.

But don't take our word for it. We are a B Corporation, which means we have passed independent rigorous assessment of our environmental and social impact. B Corp is the gold standard for companies doing good and we are the first company in our sector to achieve this status.

Alright, so we're serious about our environmental impact. But what about our community?

We're a business that helps people connect and share the joy of good company, but that doesn't stop where you might expect. For us, the art of bringing people together means doing even more, and that's why everyone at Talking Tables has two days paid leave to volunteer collectively and individually within our local and wider communities.

As well as going out to the community, we invite them to us - hosting get togethers for the elderly at our Stockwell HQ.

Yes - finally - the part when we talk about what it's like to work here. We are a great place to work. Don't take our word for it. We're officially credited by the Great Place to Work group, which means we've scored highly on an independent survey of the TT team members.

Every role is different, but there's a lot you'll find in common.

For one, Talking Tables in an international business (and a Times Top 500 Exporter in 2019). somewhere you can get on and grow your career. And if you're looking for inspiration, Clare Harris, our founder, is a former Everywoman Businesswoman of the Year.

Expect to be coached and supported along the way, with an individual training budget and every opportunity you need to stretch your experience, build your skills and generally get on with getting on. (Our customers - including John Lewis, Selfridges and Harrods - wouldn't have it any other way.)

Ever tried to build something brilliant while stuck behind a webcam? It's hard. That's one of the reasons we like to get our entire team working together in our office in Stockwell - balanced with one day a week working from home.

By being in the office, you'll also get to know the wonderfully diverse, friendly and smart bunch of people you'll be working with. (Your first post-work get-together will soon break the ice).

• Pension scheme (the proper, Government backed one)
  
• Earn extra holidays (stay longer, take more days)
  
• Travel loan (we're handy for Stockwell tube and Clapham High Street Overground)
  
• Cycle scheme (for those who prefer a guaranteed seat on their commute)
  
• Annual summer festival (we like a gathering)
  
• Celebration spreads (again, we're paying)
  
• Subsidised clubs for everyone (from kayakers to theatre buffs)
  
• Christmas and party boxes (a welcome little something)
  
• A wellness budget (expand your horizons and feed your soul)