Our Culture & Workplace Values
Life at Nelsons®
Nelsons® is a leading natural healthcare company committed to supporting everyday health and wellness. We offer high-quality, naturally inspired global brands that deliver effective results in a gentle and safe manner.
Culture and Values
We believe that a great career goes hand in hand with well-being.
Here you’ll find a culture that values connection, creativity, and growth. We champion a culture of continual learning and coming together to achieve big goals. We work hard, but we make time to look after ourselves and each other because we know that’s how we bring our best to everything we do—for our team and for our customers.
We know that when you feel good, you do your best work—that’s why supporting your mental and physical well-being is a commitment we take seriously, every step of the way. At Nelsons® we offer 25 days of holiday, an additional festive period shutdown, hybrid working options, and a special 'Reach for Rescue®' mental health day each year, allowing employees to take a day off to manage their emotional well-being and recharge. With a strong focus on work-life balance, and a competitive benefits’ package, Nelsons® is a place where everyone is empowered to succeed.
Whether it's a team lunch, an after-work run club, or helping you achieve that all important work/life balance, we believe in creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We have teams in the UK, Europe, and the US as well as a distribution network of over 40 countries globally and we're not stopping there. Our phenomenal, international teams are collaborative, high achieving, and high energy.
Find a RoleIn today’s fast-paced world, knowing that the products we sell and promote have a positive, lasting impact on people's lives brings a deep sense of purpose to everything I do. Every marketing campaign, strategy, and project feels like part of a larger movement dedicated to enhancing mental wellbeing on a global scale. It is a gift to find a work that is both professionally fulfilling and personally meaningful.
What I enjoy most about working at Nelsons is the freedom we have to manage our work in our own way, the trust we have from the team makes the work environment so much more enjoyable. Plus, the great team spirit, camaraderie, and kindness within the French team really make Nelsons a wonderful place to work. Due to the fact-paced nature of the business, there’s never a dull moment at Nelsons—there’s always something unexpected happening, whether it’s new challenges or problems to solve.
Community: Volunteering & Social events
Nelsons® is committed to inspiring, nurturing and sustaining a deep culture of inclusion and engagement. We have created Nelsons’ Collective to bring together key moments, conversations, and initiatives that matter to us all, ensuring that we continue to learn from each other, celebrate our achievements, and make a positive impact both inside and outside of Nelsons®.
Nelsons’ Collective has 3 pillars:
Giving Back
A strong community is built on care both for each other and the world around us. Giving Back is our way of making space for generosity, compassion, and collective impact. Every Nelsons’ employee receives a paid volunteering day, ensuring we can make a difference in ways that are personally meaningful.
We celebrate
Life is full of moments worth celebrating, and we want to make sure they don’t go unnoticed. This pillar is dedicated to recognising and honouring achievements, milestones and cultural awareness moments that shape our team and our world.
We Gather
True belonging comes from shared experiences. We Gather is all about creating opportunities to connect, learn from one another and make Nelsons® a place where connections can truly flourish.
Learn moreMeet the Senior Leadership Team
Michael Lockett, Chief Executive Officer
My Nelsons’ journey started in 2021 with the exciting challenge of growing the business globally.
I bring extensive retail and consumer goods experience to the table, from the factory floor to CEO, I am passionate about bringing great product to global consumers. I've worked for well-known brands such as Barbour, Berghaus and FitFlop, and I have run businesses through various business models in the UK, Europe, Asia and the US. I also have had the opportunity to live and work in Asia and Europe.
Outside of work, I enjoy flying around Europe and the US (I have my pilot’s license!) cooking and watching any type of sport.
I am excited about the future of Nelsons and what we can achieve as a team. We have the opportunity to take something already so loved and rich in heritage, to new markets and demographics around the world.
Simon Hodge, Chief Financial Officer
I’m Simon, Nelsons' CFO. In addition to managing finance operations, I am lucky enough to have responsibility for IT, HR, supply chain, demand, and commercial planning. I joined in March 2020 as we were heading into lockdown, so I had a virtual first 18 months in the business, but one that was incredibly insightful and made me realise how lucky I was to join this company, one with a rich heritage.
Before joining Nelsons, I worked at GlaxoSmithKline for 20 years across their Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare operations. I was lucky to work across many markets and divisions there, including a chance to live abroad in West Africa (Nigeria) for three years as the regional Finance Director.
We have undergone several years of transformation and are at an exciting point in our history. We have developed an excellent team, and I know we have the right group for the next stage of our journey. I’m excited about our next steps as we look to continue our momentum and deliver valued products to our consumers.
Olivia Blackwood - General Counsel and Company Secretary
My Nelsons’ journey started in 2014 as Nelsons’ Legal Counsel, moving to Head of Legal in 2018, and General Counsel and Company Secretary in 2021. I was
initially attracted to joining Nelsons because of the prospect of applying my legal craft in a company that makes products I love. Rescue Remedy was always on hand growing up and helped me through many an exam!
Several years on and I happily remain at Nelsons because of our people and our collective passion for meaningful products which deliver difference to millions of customers’ lives. Layered on these, is that no one day is the same work-wise and that variety keeps me and my brain energised as we continue our exciting future growth journey.
Before joining Nelsons, I worked for a city law firm, practising intellectual property and commercial law. During that time, I experienced in-house life through industry secondments at Unilever and Dyson.
Our Pharmacy
Nelsons® has a rich history rooted in the foundations of homeopathy and natural wellness. In 1860, Ernst Louis Armbrecht, a young pharmacist and disciple of Samuel Hahnemann, came to London with a mission to share his knowledge of homeopathy. He founded Nelsons Pharmacy, pioneering the movement to make homeopathic remedies accessible to the public.
165 years later, Nelsons® remains at the heart of London, continuing to build on Armbrecht’s vision. Today, our pharmacy stands as a trusted source of expertise in homeopathy and natural wellness, offering the highest standards of medicine and advice. Our wish is to ensure that homeopathy remains accessible to all, helping people lead happier, healthier lives through the power of natural remedies.
Learn MoreJoin Our Journey to Wellness
Our mission and vision emphasize the importance of well-being, social responsibility, and personal growth, and we are committed to integrating these values into everything we do. As a manufacturer of natural healthcare products, we believe that a positive and supportive work environment is key to success.
That's why we focus on fostering work-life balance, encouraging career development, promoting collaboration, and ensuring there's always room for fun! To support this, we offer comprehensive benefits packages, continuous learning and development opportunities, and vibrant social programs designed to make your career at Nelsons not only rewarding but also fulfilling and enriching.