Do you already work at Lakeside, or are you considering joining our thriving business community?

Lakeside is home to a diverse range of successful and innovative businesses, and a fantastic place to work. Explore a selection of current career opportunities available with some of our occupiers below:

Astute

Recruitment Partner

Carrington West

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Business Support Coordinator

Credit Control Apprentice

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Charles Taylor

International Medical Assistance Coordinator – Customer Service

Real Time & Risk Management Information Analyst – Portsmouth

Medical Officer

Training and Development Coach – Portsmouth

International Nurse Coordinator

Go Car Credit

Customer Care Agent – Arrears Management

Liquidity & Funding Manager

We are proud to announce that Lakeside occupier Tops Day Nurseries has been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, recognising  its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation across its nurseries.

This is the second time Tops has received this national honour, having previously won in 2022, further cementing their position as a leader in sustainable childcare in the UK.

With over 30 nurseries across the South and South West, Tops Day Nurseries has embedded sustainability into every aspect of daily practice. The organisation continues to raise standards in the early years sector by combining high-quality childcare with eco-conscious initiatives.

Key sustainability initiatives include:

• Reducing waste and energy consumption across all nursery settings
• Installing SNOAP, a plastic-free handwashing system, in every nursery
• Introducing plant-based menus to promote sustainable eating habits
• Encouraging children to learn about the environment through hands-on experiences

These efforts support both the planet and children’s understanding of the world around them, helping to build environmentally aware future generations.

Reducing Nappy Waste Through Early Toilet Training

A standout initiative at Tops is its focus on early toilet training and the use of reusable nappies and potty pants.

By supporting children once they can sit independently, Tops helps families begin the potty training journey earlier. This approach contributes to:

• A reduction of nappy waste sent to landfill
• Supporting child development and independence
• Helping children become toilet trained on average eight months earlier

This practical, child-centred approach reflects how sustainability can go hand-in-hand with positive developmental outcomes.

Sandy Kemish, Data and Sustainability Manager at Tops Day Nurseries, said:

“Winning the King’s Award for Sustainable Development is a powerful recognition that sustainability in early years education truly matters. At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe small, consistent actions—whether reducing waste, growing food, or teaching children about the world around them—create meaningful change.

This award celebrates the collective impact of those actions across all our nurseries. Every day, our colleagues find practical, creative ways to make sustainability part of children’s learning and daily routines. We’re proud that our commitment to doing the right thing—for children, families, and the planet—has been recognised at the highest level.

It also highlights the need for greater support across the early years sector, so that sustainable, high-quality childcare can thrive for every child and community.”

What are the King’s Awards for Enterprise?

The King’s Awards for Enterprise are among the UK’s most prestigious business awards. They celebrate outstanding achievement in:

• Innovation
• International trade
• Sustainable development
• Promoting opportunity through social mobility

Winning this award highlights Tops’ role as a forward-thinking, environmentally responsible childcare provider.

Why Sustainable Childcare Matters

Sustainability in early years education is about more than reducing environmental impact, it’s about shaping how children understand and interact with the world.

At Tops Day Nurseries, sustainability is woven into everyday experiences, helping children to:

• Develop respect for the environment
• Learn through nature-based activities
• Build lifelong eco-friendly habits

Tops Day Nurseries continues to lead the way in sustainable early years education, showing how nurseries can balance exceptional childcare with environmental responsibility.

If you’re looking for a nursery that prioritises your child’s development and the future of the planet, Tops offers a unique, forward-thinking approach and are a perfect fit for Lakeside providing occupiers with a vital service that not all business parks are able to offer.

Yesterday (Wednesday 3 June) we hosted the annual Lakeside Cup football tournament, bringing together 18 businesses based at or partnered with Lakeside North Harbour for a fantastic day of sport and networking at King George V Playing Fields.

It was a great opportunity for occupiers to keep active, meet new people, and enjoy a bit of friendly competition! ⚽

A huge congratulations to Astute People, who took the win for the second year running, beating Fair Ways, who were a very close runner-up 👏

Without the help of the team at Hampshire FA this event wouldn’t be possible so a huge thank you to them.

Also a massive thank you to Eco Drift for generously donating fruit, drinks, and snacks to help raise money for our charity of the year, Rowans Hospice.

The Lakeside Cup is open to all occupiers so if you’d like to take part next year but aren’t yet situated on site why not book a visit with Lambert Smith Hampton or Vail Williams.

We’re delighted to announce that Ben from Climax Studios is the winner of Lakeside’s Biodiversity Through Your Lens – Spring Photography Competition.

The competition which allowed occupiers of Lakeside to enter their favourite photographs of site was judged by Luke from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Ben’s entry stood out for capturing the incredible detail and biodiversity found across the Lakeside campus. Ben has won a £100 Amazon voucher, congratulations!

Image caption by Ben:
A tiny Pine Jumping Spider (Macaroeris nidicolens) peers out from the strobili of a pine tree while snacking on a mosquito.

It was lovely to see the diversity within the images that were captured and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and shared their photographs. It’s been brilliant to see Lakeside through your lens and to celebrate the wildlife that plays such an important role in our campus environment.

If you would like to book a visit to view the Lakeside site as a potential new occupier then please contact Lambert Smith Hampton or Vail Williams.

Our campus has won a silver in the prestigious Global FM Awards for the My Lakeside digital platform, an incredible recognition on the international stage.

This awards follows our recent success at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Impact Awards 2025, where My Lakeside won the category for ‘Best Workplace Experience: Office/Corporate Environment’. To now be put forward by IWFM for a global accolade is a real honour and testament to the impact of the platform.

As part of this global competition, Lakeside finds itself in outstanding company, competing against leading sites from around the world, including sites in Australia, Abu Dhabi and Brazil. It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase the innovation and experience we’ve created at Lakeside on a truly international stage.

Our award was announced on Wednesday 13 May to coincide with World Facilities Management Day. Celebrated annually, World FM Day brings together the global facilities management community to recognise and champion the profession and its achievements. It’s a moment to highlight the vital work FM professionals deliver every day enhancing workplaces and other sites.

We’re very proud of the My Lakeside platform and the positive workplace experience it continues to support and honoured to be recognised for this on a global stage.