Careers Stories

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LIVE: Behind the bricks takes you behind the scenes here at the LEGO Group. You get a backstage pass and the opportunity to hear and speak to LEGO® colleagues from across the world.

In the first 7 episodes in season one our host Jake spoke to teams about the LEGO culture, what a playful workplace actually means and he took a deep dive into specific areas to talk about innovation, technology and what it’s like to be a member of the team. 

If you missed the live episodes you can watch the trailer and catch up on each of the episodes below. 


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Can play change the world?
What does sustainable engineering look like?
How can little bricks build big communities?

We answer some big questions here. But your first one? Well, it’s probably ‘what is Additive Design & Manufacturing (AD&M) at the LEGO Group?’.

Put simply, it’s the future. And so, so much more. In this episode our host Jake is joined by colleagues from our AD&M team in Denmark. They will discuss what Additive Manufacturing is, what applications we are working on, why we are implementing Additive Manufacturing globally and finally why this is a super exciting journey and no better time to join the team.

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Episode 1 - Additive Design & Manufacturing 

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Millions of people across the globe passionately design and develop entire worlds using  LEGO bricks. But behind the bricks, there’s a hugely diverse mechanical engineering team doing the very same. Their sparks of genius, creative approach and technical expertise are creating new play experiences for LEGO fans, globally.

This is your chance to see behind the scenes of Mechanical Engineering at the LEGO Group. Our work is unique. It’s massively varied. It’s changing all the time. And trust us when we say it’ll surprise you.

In this episode Jake brings together a group of our engineers to share the latest thinking and discussing the masses of career potential in different different areas of engineering from Denmark to the Czech Republic and Hungary and beyond.

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Episode 2 - Mechanical Engineering 

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Our global eCommerce team is an exciting place to be. We have a huge platform to build on and a loved and respected brand that’s packed with even more potential. We’re also on a journey that’s offering all sorts of eCommerce opportunities for you to make a global impact.

In this episode our awesome host, Jake Blais, is brings eCommerce colleagues together from all over the world. They answer questions, chat about big industry challenges, and sharing more about our exciting next chapter.

It’s a rare backstage pass – and your chance to discover where your talents will make the biggest impact. From product and account management to digital and performance marketing, we offer all kinds of career paths across the world.

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Episode 3 - eCommerce 

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There are lots of ways to describe what it’s like being part of the LEGO team. Because it’s a pretty special place. That’s why this episode is designed to bring it to life and show you a rare sneak peek into our colourful world.

We’ll be talking about our favourite things about working here. Like our fantastically empowering culture for starters. Just like every one of the thousands of LEGO® colleagues, our approach to leadership is unique. Everyone is heard, invested in and encouraged to be brave, curious and focused to make things even better. And the outcome? Everyone is energised, everyday.

In this episode our host Jake meets with a group of colleagues to discuss how the culture here enables them to succeed and grow together.

Episode 4 - LEGO Culture

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From Creative Technologists to Game, UX and Interaction Designers, there are numerous digital and developer roles you might not expect to find here at the LEGO Group. There are also lots of things you would expect – like a play-first culture, the space and encouragement to run with your ideas and a drive to innovate in a vast global market.

In this episode Jake takes you behind the bricks and into our world to show you some incredibly cool ways you could help to shape it in our Creative Play Lab team. Our people take collaboration to a whole new level and progress their careers in unexpected ways. Get ready to be inspired by their stories and explore our unique opportunities.

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Episode 5 - Creative Play Lab

Discover a global creative powerhouse in Denmark. From concept to creation, our LEGO Design teams bring game-changing ideas to life. In this episode you’ll get to meet people from around the world who are adding power to play. Individual creativity is valued in a big way here. That’s why our design community of 500+ imaginative minds is fully supported to create iconic play experiences.

In this episode our host Jake meets colleagues from across the LEGO Design Organisation covering:

· How design disciplines work together to create a final product – including 2D, 3D, illustration, digital, product, graphics, UX, video, sculpting and more

· Various ways of joining our team – from students to established professionals
· Tailoring your portfolio so your application stands out
· The unforgettable memories created in our exciting recruitment workshops
· How we welcome and mentor new colleagues. 

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Episode 6 - LEGO Design 

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Our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow. And inspiration starts from within. That’s why we’ve created a playground for professionals to explore potential, think creatively and let their imagination run free. Everywhere you look at the LEGO Group, there are ideas buzzing. It’s a warm, friendly and playful culture that everyone can shape and take pride in.

In this episode (our season finale!) Jake is joined by fellow colleagues to explore what a playful workplace really means, what Play Day is and so much more.

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Episode 7 - A playful workplace

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**Just imagine** building your dream career.
Now make it real.

**Join the LEGO® team today**

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LIVE: Behind the bricks takes you behind the scenes here at the LEGO Group. You get a backstage pass and the opportunity to hear and speak to LEGO® colleagues from across the world.

If you missed the live episodes you can watch the trailer and catch up on each of the episodes here. 

LIVE: Behind the Bricks

"‘Play’ is the DNA of the LEGO® brand. Only when each of us at the LEGO Group truly understands what ‘play’ means, can we deliver that in a meaningful way to children." 

“We inspire curious minds through play. Play inspires me to be creative.”

**Tracy**, who works in our **Retail Operations Team in Shanghai, China**, shares the belief in the power of playful learning. It’s how our colleagues are able  inspire and develop the curious minds of the builders of tomorrow. By making play a part of what we do, we ensure that everyone who works with us is enabled, empowered and engaged. 

This is how we succeed: by living the LEGO Group core values and seeing how these come to life through the imaginations of everyone who works here. 

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"I’ve been working in training since I started my career. 
But I didn’t know how it could be so creative and fun until I joined the LEGO Group."

"What’s more, it plays a vital role in helping us all to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge we need to be better at what we do. It’s how we innovate for the business and grow personally and professionally.”

The LEGO Group's commitment to playful learning extends beyond formal training programs. 
It's woven into the fabric of the company's culture, fostering a work environment where creativity, innovation, and collaboration thrives.
Colleagues are encouraged to experiment, take risks and learn from our mistakes, just as children do through play.

This approach to learning not only benefits colleagues, but also translates into a better customer experience. With colleagues who are passionate about their work and have a deep understanding of the LEGO® brand values, we are better equipped to create products and play experiences that truly resonate with customers and consumers.

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“For us, learning is not just a task. It’s a playful and engaging experience. We try to make this come alive in all of our training initiatives."

"One example of this was transforming the annual training course for our Store Manager Forum into a fun-filled event with over 200 participants engaging in games and activities. The cheers and laughter filling the room were a testament to the success of this playful approach to learning."

Our success story is a testament to the power of playful learning. 
By fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and fun, the company has not only attracted and retained top talent but also built a brand that is loved by children and adults around the world. 

It's a reminder that learning doesn't have to be boring; it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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Just Imagine Tracey

Just Imagine with Tracy

It’s not just what you do at the LEGO Group that makes working here a fulfilling experience. 
It’s who you work with, how and why, that makes a difference too. But don’t take our word for it. Some things are best said by the people who experience this reality, day-in, day out. Meet **Johnny** and **Frank** at our growing operations in China.

"Going above and beyond to delight customers. That's part of the exciting story we share."

Johnny and Frank both work in very different roles. But when we ask them to describe what they like most about working here, a compelling story begins to take shape. 

Let’s start with Johnny who works at LEGO® China Digital:

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"I think the biggest difference in working at the LEGO Group is the unspoken understanding between colleagues. We all think about ways to make the best of things. We don’t say that the project only has this time, so maybe we can only do it here. We don’t say that I have finished this link, and it will not be my business until the next link."

There’s a lot to take away from Johnny’s observations. Firstly, they speak to our strong belief in the power of collaboration. This is rooted deep in our culture as a business. 
We are not the usual kind of company. As passionate advocates for the transformative power of play, it makes sense that we practice the principles that make play a positive and useful tool for exploring the possibilities. 

Play at its best involves everyone engaging and supporting one another. It’s the exact same thing with how we approach our work.

It’s this flexible approach and willingness to experiment that allows us to be more creative and find unexpected solutions. It’s also makes working here more varied and fun. And when we have fun, we enjoy ourselves more and have a very real desire to create something that surprises, delights and engages our customers.

This is something Frank strongly identifies within his role in the Packing Maintenance department:


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"We all want to do everything to a high standard and bring the best experience to our users. I think the great thing about the LEGO Group is not only that it creates a lot of fun toys, but we also deliver great value."

This shows us that how we approach things is every bit as important as what we create. It’s something that translates into the end product because it’s been there at key stages of its creation and there is a shared ownership - a sense of duty almost - of customer loyalty. 

They expect something that takes them that little bit further, so we have to map out the best, most satisfying way to get there.

There has to be a high-degree of collaboration to drive what we do.
Our commitment to pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations is all there in our core values.

It's not just about creating fun toys; it's about fostering a culture where employees are empowered to go above and beyond, both in their work and in their communities. This is exemplified by Frank’s experience of volunteering at the Jiaxing Science and Technology Museum:

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"I volunteered at the Jiaxing Science and Technology Museum. I explained to the children who came to see us that the earth is sick now because some people litter and cut down trees. 

I didn’t expect this to inspire my my son. He remembers what I said, so when he saw others littering outside, he would try to dissuade them from doing so. I felt very proud of him for this. It also made me realize that what we do can change behaviours and influence better outcomes.”


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This collaborative spirit and refusal to settle for second best can make a real difference in the wider world. This can only happen through talented people coming together, each of them determined to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

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It’s not just what you do at the LEGO Group that makes working here a fulfilling experience. 
It’s who you work with, how and why, that makes a difference too. 

Just Imagine with Johnny and Frank

How do you build a different world? A better future? We think it starts by working together to explore the possibilities. One way to do that is to light a fire in the imagination of young minds. So that’s what we did. With a big helping hand from our friends at Comic Relief. This is the story of what happens when people with a common cause work together to empower curious minds. 

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**David Pallash** is our **Director of Learning through Play in the Social Responsibility** team. He began the collaboration with Comic Relief via our social impact program, Build the Change, which empowers children to create solutions to real-world challenges. This partnership enabled children to experience the power of play while designing a brighter tomorrow:

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"Play is all about working together and having fun. It’s such a crucial part of how we learn and it's at the heart of Build the Change. We've seen firsthand how engaging curious young minds in sustainability issues through play can enhance children's learning and have a lasting impact as it ignites their creative confidence and compassion for the world around them. And our collaboration with the brilliant and playful Comic Relief teams has been no exception. Together, we're inspiring children to build a better world as they have fun and gain 21st-century skills in the process."

These sentiments resonate strongly with **Mary Catherine Burdine-Hurrion**. As **Director for Partnership Development, for Comic Relief** in the US,  she was closely involved with David and his team on the Community Builders Challenge, which sees children reimagine and build “dream communities” that promote empathy and kindness for others:

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“There is so much synergy in our values and mission. Our organization is rooted in the belief that you’re never too young to make a difference and that true philanthropy extends far beyond financial contributions to drive social change. Both Build the Change and Comic Relief believe that, through everyday actions and collective moments of joy, we can find solutions to the world's most pressing problems.”

Having set up and managed the partnerships, both here in the UK and the US, we ask David to tell us how things have changed:

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“Well, for one thing, this year we had the UK partnership looking at environmental challenges and the US partnership looking at a social challenge: two very different approaches. What they have in common is that children provide the ideas to create a better world. It helps them to realise that their ideas matter and need to be heard. It’s helpful for educators too. It gives them a fun way to talk about these topics - rather than avoiding them."

It was **Social Responsibility Consultant, Filipe Gaspar's** second- time involvement on the project, and he noticed another difference from previous years.

“First time around, I mostly supported and learned from David. This year, I was more active in project management with David dipping in and out to support. It’s been a useful opportunity to grow."


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“When you’re developing kids resources, you’re always thinking about how to make language and experience as simple and accessible as possible. To be able to convey complex concepts meaningfully, in a jargon-free, child-friendly way, is an awesome challenge. It’s been amazing to explore. Try it – I promise you that you’ll end up understanding the subject better than you ever did before.”

The whole collaboration has been enormously successful - and children aren’t the only ones who’ve learned something, as Mary Catherine is keen to point out:

“We learned so much from this project. Students have shown us a whole new level of wonder in how kids can imagine a better world.  They’ve brought their kindness and consideration to life in so many different ways. Whether it was a music studio, a friendship park, or a community hospital, all the ideas so far have been amazing. They’ve reinforced our belief that you’re never too young to make a difference. It’s what children’s dreams can do - when they have a creative place to apply them."

This is something that resonates with **Tilly: a Partnership Executive at Comic Relief UK**:



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“I'm really proud of our partnership's focus on engaging the next generation of change-makers. As an ex-teacher, I'm always blown away by the ideas young people come up with when given the tools and the space to be creative. It's been so exciting to work with the LEGO Group on giving kids the chance to use their creativity."

“We've been lucky enough to work with presenter and YouTuber, Maddie Moate, on this year's competition too. Seeing Maddie and David get their hands on some LEGO bricks (and some Red Noses!) was a great reminder of how much Comic Relief and the LEGO Group have in common - combining fun, collaboration and creativity with real-world impact.”

For David, this project has been about giving children a voice. For Filipe, it’s been a means to make the world more fun and inclusive:

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Play is everyone’s superpower - including ourselves. It comes out as we build and craft Build the Change sessions and activities for children and when we run creative workshops where only whacky ideas are allowed. It’s how we encourage each of us to bring our whole selves to work.” 

So how has it been to work with an iconic charity on both sides of the Atlantic? The final words we we’ll leave to David:

“They are both wonderful teams – always up for a giggle yet serious when we need to be. They get it. They understand our mission and we understand theirs.”

Who knew work could be such fun. 

Our free social impact program is supported by the LEGO Foundation and inspires children to use their creativity to tackle real-world challenges with LEGO® bricks and other creative materials.

Build the Change 

Through our local community engagement programs, employees volunteer to support the children who need it most.

Local community engagement 

Our Play Day brings together colleagues from around the world to play, socialize and have fun. Our goal is to equip all employees to create playful moments at work, at home and in their local communities.

Play Day

**Just Imagine** building your dream career. 
Now make it real. 

**Join the LEGO® team today**

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How do you build a different world? A better future? We think it starts by working together to explore the possibilities. One way to do that is to light a fire in the imagination of young minds. So that’s what we did. With a big helping hand from our friends at Comic Relief. This is the story of our what happens when people with a common cause work together to empower curious minds. 

Empowering Change: Inside our Collaboration with Comic Relief

Inside our Collaboration with Comic Relief

Each part of the LEGO® ecosystem plays a crucial role to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow. KIRKBI occupies a special place in the LEGO® Universe. As the Kirk Kristiansen family’s private holding and investment company, its purpose is to build a sustainable future for the family ownership of the LEGO® brand through generations. Today, we’re going to explore this unique entity through the eyes and experiences of three of the people who work there.

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**Damir Hamzić** is **Head of Circular Plastics Investments** at KIRKBI. In line with the ambitions of the Kirk Kristiansen family of making a positive impact on the Climate agenda, he and his team at KIRKBI are working on identifying investments, which can help reduce plastic waste and the carbon footprint associated with plastics.

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“When I started in this role 2½ years ago, the Circular Plastics Investments team had just been established. It started more or less with a blank canvas, but with a clear goal to support the transition towards a world, where plastic never becomes waste, and with a clear aim to reduce CO2 emissions associated with plastics. I got the possibility to build a new investment area and at the same time contribute to making a positive impact. Since then, also with the 4th generation of the Kirk Kristiansen family taking over in KIRKBI, the ambition to make a positive difference through our investments has only grown, which is highly motivating.” 

“Along the way, we have built, and are still building, a dedicated team who all appreciate working for a greater purpose alongside making a financial return. Circular Plastics Investments is still a relatively new investment area. We are looking into innovative and first-of-a-kind projects, which have a lot of unknown factors. This makes it a high-risk area, which is both fascinating and challenging to work with. 

“Working in a niche investment area also means that it can be difficult to explain our work. Circular plastics is a technically complex beast, full of jargon and intricate processes. In this respect, KIRKBI has taken the long-term approach establishing a circular plastics investment team so we can continuously gain knowledge and competences while staying curios and adaptable. 

“On our journey, we are learning by doing by taking calculated risks and by learning from both successes and mistakes. It's the LEGO way – learning through play, trial and error, until the pieces finally click into place.

“Those clicks, those moments of solving a challenging investment case are very motivating. From identifying the right company to investigate to navigating the due diligence process with a lot of different stakeholders. And when we finally become owners, guiding these companies towards a more sustainable future is really satisfying.

KIRKBI is not only driven by the sustainability agenda - but also striving to make a better future for children:

It’s this focus on enriching children’s’ lives that strike a chord with **Mona Marie Pedersen**. She is a member of the Family Office at KIRKBI. Primarily she works as the **Head of Grant Administration** for the charitable foundation Ole Kirk’s Fond and secondly, she is involved in the LEGO® School, helping to prepare and facilitate theme-based sessions for the 5th generation owners of the Kirk Kristiansen family.

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“Walking into KIRKBI you immediately sense that it is a family-owned company with a special history and legacy and a strong set of values.  In KIRKBI, we are a team of employees with many different backgrounds and varied tasks, but with a common goal of supporting the mission of the Kirk Kristiansen family. With this shared goal and the strong set of company values, I experience a culture with a high level of team spirit.


“Working for Ole Kirk's Fond has in many ways been an eye-opener to how many children in Denmark and around the world are not given the same opportunities as many of us. This has given me a profound understanding of other people’s situation, which I find extremely valuable on a personal and professional level.

Ole Kirk Kristiansen had a main principle: “We have a duty to manage what is entrusted to us to the best of our ability”. With that in mind, we strive to do our best to ensure that grants make the greatest difference and create the most impact for children.”


“My role is multifaceted. One day I'm managing the daily operations of the foundation’s secretariat, which includes board management, screening of applications and dialogue with partners building partnerships and strategizing impactful projects. Next, I'm collaborating with colleagues at KIRKBI, the LEGO Foundation and different departments within the LEGO Group. This multifaceted role with various stakeholders is very valuable to me. Working on a wide range of projects has given me a broad network of colleagues. Interacting and collaborating with them really fuels my energy and motivation. 

The roles on offer at KIRKBI are wide and varied. **Eva Bjerg Adeler** was working for the LEGO Group as Head of Labour Relations before joining the KIRKBI team a little over six years ago. Today, she’s **Head of Legal, Employment Law & Compliance**.

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“My specialist area is within employment law and data privacy. However, the reality is we all need to work across lots of different areas because of the wide variety of businesses we support, be that the LEGO Foundation, LEGO House, Ole Kirk’s Fond or the family’s private activities. 


I started my career at the LEGO Group in LEGO System, but I didn’t plan the details of my career and where it would take me. Along the way, I have been open and curious to the possibilities that occurred. That has led me to my role in KIRKBI, where I can now also benefit from my network and the knowledge gained in my previous role.


“The breadth of our work demands agility; we’re continuously developing our competencies. Not only within different legal areas but, beyond that, our ability to collaborate with and understand different business areas. 
 
“Working for KIRKBI is special because we’re directly supporting family ownership. On one level, this relates to investment activities – to ensure there is a sound financial foundation for the family ownership while also supporting a sustainable development in the world. On another level, we also support the owner families’ private activities, companies, and philanthropic activities. This is very unique and highly rewarding.


I really enjoy the collaboration culture in KIRKBI. We always aim to deliver with high quality, yet we still have a lot of fun in a relaxed and informal atmosphere that I appreciate very much.

I am proud to work for a company, where I can see our strong values and mission being reflected in the way we work. Whatever we do or who we work with, there is always a sense of professionalism, caring and mutual respect.” 


We hope you’ve enjoyed this insight into this star of the LEGO Universe. We’ll leave the last words to **Mona:**

“Working at KIRKBI is a privilege. It’s an opportunity to explore various areas and develop professionally while being part of a legacy and a company that strives to make a difference. This is truly motivating.”


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KIRKBI's Purpose with Climate Investments and Philanthropy

The LEGO Group has been included amongst the UK’s 50 best workplaces in 2024.
Each year, Glassdoor celebrates outstanding employers throughout the world. 
The Employees' Choice Awards, based entirely on employee feedback, recognise the Best Places to Work in multiple countries worldwide. 


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Congratulations and thank you to all colleagues who took time to share their reviews of being part of the LEGO® team over the past year. It is your genuine feedback and openness to share that has contributed to this award.


Glassdoor holds reviews and insights for over 2.6M companies and hundreds of thousands of employers were eligible for this year’s list.
The Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award is based on anonymous and voluntary feedback from LEGO colleagues about their jobs, work and employer during a 12-month eligibility period across nine workplace attributes.

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These include the overall company rating, career opportunities, compensation and benefits, culture and values, diversity and inclusion, senior management, work-life balance, a six-month business outlook and would they recommend working at the LEGO Group to a friend.

Glassdoor is a review site where colleagues and candidates leave reviews on their employment and candidate experience. 
Job seekers turn to Glassdoor to get insider information on a company’s culture, compensation, benefits and other aspects they deem important for their job search.

Visit us on [Glassdoor][1] to learn more about life at the LEGO Group.

For the complete list of the Glassdoor Best Places to Work winners for 2024, click [here][2].


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  [2]: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Award/Best-Places-to-Work-UK-LST_KQ0,22.htm

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The LEGO Group has been included amongst the UK’s 50 best workplaces in 2024.
Each year, Glassdoor celebrates outstanding employers throughout the world. The Employees' Choice Awards, based entirely on employee feedback, recognise the Best Places to Work in multiple countries worldwide. 

Glassdoor recognises the LEGO Group as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2024 🎉

Glassdoor recognises the LEGO Group as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2024

LEGO® is one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2024 🎉

Each part of the LEGO® ecosystem plays a vital role in helping curious minds explore their potential. LEGO® Education brings innovative LEGO experiences to schools across the world, proving how Learning Through Play as a pedagogical methodology, unleashes engagement in the classroom for both learners and educators.

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Just imagine inspiring children to dream, imagine and aspire to something better for tomorrow. This is **Sanne K. Späth’s** reason for working at LEGO Education. She’s our **Global Head of Brand**. Alongside **Awais Ahsan, Head of US Marketing**, and **Ruthie Ousley, Director for Product Innovation**, she talked to us about the amazing possibilities that talent can achieve here.

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Sanne started her career at the LEGO Group 13 years ago and transitioned to LEGO® Education about 7 months ago, where she could follow her purpose and develop her skillset even further.

“My transition to a new entity has made me realize even more the potential we have as a collective if we truly believe in every entity’s importance towards our shared goal of reaching as many children as possible around the world with meaningful play and learning."



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One thing that helped Sanne to develop her career over time is, that she has had great people leaders over the years who recognized her capabilities and passion.

“I have been given the space to use my creative mindset and evolve my own role through projects and responsibilities that forced me to stand on my toes and grow through my job. 


I’m proud to work for LEGO Education which is committed to making a difference in the world by reaching a great number of underprivileged children around the world with a meaningful LEGO experience that they otherwise wouldn’t have had. That makes working for me so endlessly satisfying on a personal and on a broader human level." 

“Together with educators in over 140 countries, we’re creating a generation of lifelong learners who are prepared to solve the challenges of tomorrow. A teacher in the United States told us that our products have helped her students with autism spectrum disorder improve their social communication skills. In China, they’ve helped children to develop their problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate. While some Brazilian children have gained more insight by learning about different cultures and perspectives."

**Awais Ahsan** agrees. He thinks back to when he was a child and how play and LEGO® bricks helped shape him as a person: 

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“I've always been a creative person. As a child, I loved to build elaborate castles, spaceships, anything I could imagine with LEGO bricks. As I got older, they became more than toys. I saw them as a tool for learning and creativity. 

“Having started my career in education and having taught STEAM subjects in the classroom for a decade, I was so excited to join LEGO Education. Our products use LEGO bricks to teach kids a variety of subjects, including math, science, computer science and engineering.


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“One of the things I love most about LEGO Education is that it's more than just a company. It's a community. We're all committed to helping kids learn and succeed. We believe that every child has the potential to be creative and innovative. And we believe that LEGO bricks are the perfect tool to help them reach their full potential.

“If you're looking for a job where you can make a difference in the lives of children, LEGO Education is the place to do just that. Plus, you get to collaborate with a team that’s equally as passionate about education and making a difference in the world.”

One of those people could be **Ruthie Ousley**, who also has a background as a middle school science teacher and STEM teacher educator. After four years in LEGO Education, she’s still finding ways to grow and explore her potential:

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“This is my fourth role at the company. I started out leading our professional development program with our US customers before moving into product development. Right now, I work closely with the leaders of our global product portfolios. We’re exploring opportunities for their longer-term product roadmap, maybe three to five years out. I also take on cross-portfolio strategic initiatives, like which external partnerships might grow our impact on learners and educators.

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“I’m particularly proud of my contribution to establishing the next phase of our product strategy for our in-school and early learning product portfolios. This is now coming to life through the work of our product development teams.

“One of the things I love most about my job is that I get to work on products that make a difference in the lives of children. The vision we have for learning through play at school is probably not what most of each of our school experiences were like most of the time. I feel inspired by the opportunity to make more of the time that children spend at school memorable learning experiences."

Each part of the LEGO® ecosystem plays a vital role in helping curious minds explore their potential. LEGO Education brings innovative LEGO experiences to schools across the world, proving how Learning Through Play as a pedagogical methodology, unleashes engagement in the classroom for both learners and educators.

Unleashing the Power of Possibilities with LEGO® Education

Unleashing the Power of possibilities with LEGO® Education

The LEGO ecosystem is the sum of many and varied parts. One of them is LEGO® House which opened its doors six years ago. As you may recall from our visit in June, it’s somewhere we can get close to our fans. But it’s also somewhere many continue their LEGO career journey. 

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Kim, Dorte and Willy are just three of our colleagues who have chosen to do so. Here, they share their experience with this up close and personal guided tour. 

**Kim Thorborg Jakobsen** has spent 16 years working within the LEGO ecosystem. He’s been at LEGO House for four of them and is now our **Head of Operations**. He begins his story where his LEGO journey began:

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“I had six or seven different roles at The LEGO Group over 12 years, among others: Head of Sales, as well as Head of Operations in Nordic/Benelux. The opportunity to move through so many different roles has enabled me to learn a great deal and, in doing so, I’ve developed my competencies significantly. It’s also been my good fortune to collaborate with so many talented, hardworking colleagues and with such great leaders. It’s always amazed me how much we share values across the LEGO ecosystem.

“By 2019, I’d come to a place in my career where I needed a fresh challenge; something to push me out of my comfort zone. That opportunity came when I joined LEGO House. It was a completely new business area; a completely new way of thinking; a new set of KPIs and priorities. Becoming part of bringing the LEGO House dream to life was the ideal answer to what I was looking for.  

“I enjoy working with people. Creating results through people and teams is my driving force. Working with people is not an exact science, and as a leader, you need to adapt your style based on the task at hand or the people solving it.  In LEGO House, we’ve created one of the best-rated experiences in the world. That’s something we can all be proud of.  As a team we make this happen."

One of those people is **Dorte Dalsgaard**. These days she’s a **Relations Manager** in the Tours & Events team. But during her eight years with the LEGO Group, she’s also developed her talents starting her career as an Executive Assistant to the VP of Corporate Quality & EHS. Dorte’s role is a crucial one as she helps to build relationships both with visitors and the rest of the LEGO ecosystem 

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“It’s my job to serve the needs of LEGO House guests. This means spearheading a varied hospitality offering to our colleagues, customers, and partners. This includes everything from tours, events and meetings to workshops, team activities and Play Tests.

“One of the things I love most about working at LEGO House is that it's such a fun and creative environment. Everyone is always open to new ideas, and we're constantly innovating and finding new ways to make the LEGO experience even better for our guests.

Amongst the many who share Dorte’s enthusiasm is **Willy Christensen**. Eight years into his career in the LEGO House, he’s one of our **Senior Sales & Marketing Managers**:

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“I started as a seasonal worker at LEGOLAND Billund. This turned into a role in the Sales & Marketing Department, and I moved with my wife - who also worked for the LEGO Group – to Billund.  When I learned that a unique LEGO attraction was opening in Billund, I simply had to work there. I was persistent and sent many emails. In the beginning, they didn’t think they needed me. But luckily, I managed to convince them and here I am 8 years later. 

“I kind of feel like my career in LEGOLAND was building up to my role here. Had I stayed there, I wouldn’t have experienced the entrepreneurial spirit of working for LEGO House. I’ve developed a different perspective and understanding through my work here.

“A creative environment like LEGO House inspires you to be creative in your day-to-day work. We can do this simply by taking a walk around and seeing how our guests interact with and build different models. Testing, trying, iterating and finally succeeding by being creative.

This is a sentiment Dorte shares:

“I'm proud to be a part of the LEGO family, and I love working with people who share my passion for the LEGO brand and values. It's an amazing feeling to be part of a company that is dedicated to bringing joy to children and adults alike through the power of play.”


Well, our tour is very nearly complete. But before we leave, we just have time for some final words from Kim:

“LEGO House is really Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen’s House. He’s been the driving force behind it, and it’s his vision lives here. This keeps me humble. I love to hear his feedback and his appreciation for how we’ve achieved it. Becoming closer to the Kirk family is a unique opportunity for me to listen and learn. This is where our values come from. They mean something that makes us somehow unique. 


“While the LEGO entities are very different, we are all bound together by what we share, our knowledge, what we do and how we do it. When colleagues move between the various parts it enriches the whole. Doing so offers a huge opportunity. That much I do know.”

Igniting Innovation and Embracing Values at the LEGO® House

The transformative power of play runs through every part of the LEGO® Ecosystem. The LEGO Foundation is the custodian of this ideal. Collaborating with all parts of the organisation means it thrives because all kinds of skills and experience drive it. Just imagine what yours could do.

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Every day is a learning day at the LEGO Foundation. Three of our colleagues are here to take us on a journey through its work. Let’s start with **Experience Designer, James Norwood**:

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“There’s a lot of crossover in my work here and with what I was doing in front-end design at the LEGO Group.  I spend of lot of my time working on experiences that use the brick and non-brick manipulatives plus digital and conceptual solutions that help support our work of promoting the importance of learning through play. The brick though still remains such a powerful tool for supporting understanding and empowering Learning Through Play. But the marked difference is the contexts in which we work and design for. It’s been an incredible journey of learning and discovery, also knowing the impact we have on children’s lives in the many countries we work in.  

A great example was the play initiative we came up with during COVID. We wanted something that would engage children and encourage play. Logistical challenges necessitated we keep things super simple, so we devised something that worked using just a sheet of paper. We called it the “playpaper”. Since then, we’ve co-designed a number of these with our partners at the LEGO Foundation, Sesame Workshop being one of them. This contributed to the distribution of “playpapers” to children living in migrant communities in Venezuela. It’s so rewarding to see how learning through play can have a direct and profound impact on children's lives.  

It’s through the power of play that we aim to empower curious minds. This is what inspires **Diego Adame** to work here. **As Head of LEGO Ecosystem Collaboration**, he has a crucial overview of how this all comes together:

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“The power of play transforms children's lives. I believe in this passionately and the LEGO Foundation gives me an opportunity like no other to pursue it. We believe that every child has the right to play, and that play is essential for their learning and development. Working with partners, we make learning through play more accessible and inclusive for children around the world. We do this by funding research and programs and advocating for the importance of play.

“Part of what I enjoy most about my role is seeing the whole picture in the LEGO Ecosystem and connecting the dots across teams. There is so much talent and genuine passion here. We are lucky enough to call upon some of the brightest minds, not only in education and child development, but beyond. Working here is an opportunity to learn from and collaborate with these experts - and they come from all over the world.

“What you can do here is equally varied. Beyond the LEGO Foundation, we collaborate across the entire LEGO Ecosystem. We bring evidence about the benefits of learning through play into action, for example working with colleagues to adjust the way products are designed or the way we support the local communities where the LEGO brand has a presence.

Someone who has discovered the variety of what you can do at the LEGO Foundation and the collaboration across the LEGO Ecosystem for herself is **Senior Corporate Counsel, Line Bruun Christiansen**:

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“I get to work on a wide range of cases and projects, within legal and compliance that support and safeguard the LEGO Foundation – it can be from IP law and data protection regulation to charter compliance and contracting. I function as the legal business partner to our Learning Through Play team which encompasses Research, Design and Facilitation and to our South Africa and Mexico teams in the overarching Children’s Learning and Development team meaning that I really “get around”. I also get to work in collaboration with colleagues in other entities in the LEGO Ecosystem and in KIRKBI which I very much appreciate and value as this gives insight to the larger ecosystem and how we are all connected and interdependent.

“Two of the things I love most about my job is that I get to work with people from all over the world, from different cultures and backgrounds, and that I get to learn so many different things: from the latest research on child development to the latest trends in educational technology. I also very much appreciate the spirit of playfulness at the LEGO Campus and the LEGO Foundation neighborhood and among my LEGO Foundation colleagues.

“But the single biggest reward is seeing the impact that the LEGO Foundation's work has on children's lives. It is a meaningful job and it makes me happy to know that I'm playing a small part in helping children to develop the holistic skills they need to succeed in life.”

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Unlocking the Power of Play at the LEGO Foundation

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