Companies Offering 9 Day Fortnights in the United Kingdom
Browse 50+ 9 day fortnight companies in United Kingdom—fewer hours each week and a better work-life balance. 166+ open roles.
50 companies

Hoare Lea
69 · GoodLeading independent engineering consultancy specializing in MEP, environmental, and sustainability services.

AWE
69 · GoodAWE is the UK's nuclear warhead research and development organization, providing critical national security capabilities with a 9-day fortnight work pattern.

Estendio
69 · GoodGlasgow-based accessibility software company behind Present Pal — an assistive app that helps students and professionals with dyslexia and other learning differences present with confidence.

Music Vine
69 · GoodMusic Vine is a leading music licensing platform empowering content creators with high-quality, fairly-priced tracks while supporting independent artists.

Holmes Miller
68 · GoodScottish architectural practice (Glasgow + London + Leeds + Guangzhou). Permanent 9-day fortnight (72-hour working fortnight) since January 2024, no reduction in pay.

Cobham Ultra
67 · GoodUK defense electronics group (formerly Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, acquired by Cobham in 2022). Optional 9-day fortnight is a standard benefit across Ultra Maritime, Ultra I&C and other business units.

HLM Architects
67 · GoodUK + Dublin architecture practice (180+ ppl, 7 studios). 9-day fortnight rolled out over 2-3 years; 60% of team now on the scheme. Sheffield HQ.

CPS
67 · GoodUK Microsoft consultancy (Reading) where full-time colleagues can opt in to a 9-day fortnight on full pay.

Tails.com
67 · GoodUK personalised pet food subscription (B Corp). Permanent 9-day fortnight for all staff with no reduction in pay or leave — verbatim on current JDs.

Ashton Fire
67 · GoodUK + Ireland fire safety engineering consultancy with 9-day fortnight, hybrid/remote working, and offices in 5 UK/Ireland cities.

Carbon ThreeSixty
64 · GoodUK composites design and manufacturing firm running a 9-day fortnight — every other Friday off, full pay.

Connected Places Catapult
61 · GoodUK government innovation centre for cities, transport and place leadership. Set up by Innovate UK. 9-day fortnight with alternate Fridays off and core hours 10am-4pm.

General Dynamics UK
58 · GoodOne of the UK's leading defence companies delivering C4I communications, armoured fighting vehicles, and avionic systems for the British Armed Forces and allies worldwide.

Elvie
76 · GreatAward-winning FemTech pioneer creating innovative products that transform women's health through smart, accessible technology.

Giant Peach
75 · GreatDynamic digital agency specializing in Shopify and transformative digital experiences, offering a 9-day fortnight and remote-first culture.

Corvidae
71 · GreatAI technology company transforming data into strategic insights, offering a 9-day fortnight, remote-first flexibility, and comprehensive development programs.

Accept & Proceed
70 · GreatLondon brand & design studio (East London). Clients include NASA, Nike, LEGO. B Corp + 1% for the Planet. Permanent 9-Day Fortnight with every other Friday off.

CALM
70 · GreatThe Campaign Against Living Miserably - the UK's movement against suicide - runs a nine-day fortnight with every other Friday off, plus unlimited annual leave.

HOPE not hate
70 · GreatUK anti-fascist charity and campaigning research organisation. Staff work a 9-day fortnight on full pay — every alternate Friday off.

Public Practice
70 · GreatUK social enterprise (London) placing built-environment specialists into local authorities, with a 9-day fortnight written into contracts.

Brain in Hand
69 · GoodDigital mental health platform combining smart technology with human coaching to support autistic and ADHD people, offering a 9-day fortnight and 36-hour full-time week.

Geoteric
69 · GoodEdinburgh-based AI seismic interpretation software company revolutionizing subsurface visualization for the energy industry's journey to Net Zero.

Imosphere
69 · GoodDeveloping tools to support the transformation of education, health, and social care.

Machines With Vision
69 · GoodTransforming rail maintenance with advanced mapping and positioning solutions.
How we curate this list
We track companies that publicly offer reduced-hours schedules — 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, half-day Fridays, and more. This page refreshes daily; companies that drop the policy are removed. Read about our editorial standards →
Last reviewed: August 3, 2026
Discover more companies
Find companies that match your perfect work schedule
By Schedule Type
Companies with the Best Work-Life Balance
968 companies
Companies Offering Unlimited PTO
219 companies
Companies Offering Best Place To Work
161 companies
Companies Offering 9 Day Fortnights
118 companies
Companies Offering Compressed Work Weeks
81 companies
Companies Offering Generous PTO
75 companies
Companies Offering Flexible Hours
75 companies
Companies Offering Pro-Rata 4 Day Weeks
71 companies
Companies Offering Generous Parental Leave
42 companies
Companies Offering Summer Fridays
41 companies
Companies Offering Half Day Fridays
41 companies
Companies Offering Rotating 4 Day Weeks
31 companies
Companies Offering Flex Fridays
11 companies
By Location
4 Day Week Companies in the United Kingdom
339 companies
4 Day Week Companies in the United States
196 companies
4 Day Week Companies in Canada
33 companies
4 Day Week Companies in Germany
28 companies
4 Day Week Companies in Australia
22 companies
4 Day Week Companies in France
17 companies
4 Day Week Companies in the Netherlands
15 companies
4 Day Week Companies in Spain
13 companies
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about 4-day week jobs










