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BT
Communications services company
- 1001+ employees
- B2C
- Telecommunications
- Whitechapel, London, UK
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Company mission
To connect for good - amplifying the power of people and technology to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges, and striving to help everyone get more out of life.
Our take
Telecommunications company BT is the largest provider of fixed-line, broadband and mobile services in the UK, that also provides subscription television and IT services. Operating in 180 countries, it has a built up a global presence and established a brand that is trusted among many consumers.
BT boasts a strong foundation of research and development which has allowed it to evolve alongside the telecoms market. It leads research efforts into AI, 5G mobile innovation, machine learning, IoT, digital security and more, with an impressive roster of over 4500 patents in its portfolio.
With both an established footprint and a focus on innovation, there is plenty of opportunity for the company moving forward. As its products and services become more and more important to how consumers live and work, it will be interesting to see what advancements it pioneers next.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay which tops up the governments statutory rates of pay
- Flexible working - office-based roles follow a "3 together, 2 wherever" pattern of working
- Several different healthcare benefits to suit our colleagues’ needs and budget (this includes Private Medical, Healthcare Cash Plans, Health Screening and Dental Plans)
- Pensions savings account with a regular contribution from BT
- Annual holiday allowance which can be flexed up or down by carrying holiday over into the next holiday year or by purchasing additional leave
- Eligible BT Group colleagues can take part in an annual bonus plan
- Exclusive discounts with selected online and high street retailers as well as our very own BT products
- Life assurance benefit
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sabbatical
- Gym discount
- Personal development opportunities
Company values
- Personal - We come across as human and show our customers that we understand and care
- Simple - We're straightforward, easy to deal with and make complex things clear
- Brilliant - We lead the way in creating new things. And whatever we do, we do it really well
Leadership
Allison Kirkby
(CEO)Experienced Chief Executive and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the TMT, FMCG and Retail industries. Allison has been President and CEO of Telia since 2020.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BT
- The BT Group Manifesto was launched in 2021 and is our plan to accelerate growth through responsible, inclusive and sustainable technology. It is rooted in our purpose, to connect for good, and it will help us achieve our ambition – to become the world’s most trusted connector of people, devices and machines. Our Manifesto includes measurable commitments to amplify our positive impact for people and planet – combined with a clear commercial agenda.
- We believe that everyone has a role to play in making our business truly diverse and inclusive. Our established governance processes make sure we integrate D&I into decisions and policy development
- The D&I Centre of Expertise oversees our overarching D&I approach, strategy and portfolio, and we report to the Executive Committee on our strategy’s relevance and effectiveness, and on progress against our diversity targets. We also update the Board. Our People Networks champion members’ concerns and are sponsored by Executive Committee members. Our Colleague Board also helps shape and influence D&I plans. We review policies every year, updating them when needed.