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Ordnance Survey
National mapping agency
- 1001+ employees
- B2C
- B2B
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- Ordnance Survey Explorer House, Adanac Drive, Southampton SO16 0AS
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Company mission
To create, maintain and distribute detailed location information for Great Britain.
Our take
Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain’s national mapping agency. Its primary service is to carry out the official surveying of GB. In doing so, it provides the most accurate and up-to-date geographical data - the most trusted of its kind - relied upon by government, business and individuals.
It was founded in 1791, providing it with centuries to establish itself as the leading mapping service. In spite of its historical roots, it has remained relevant by shifting from a centuries-old mapping company into a big data powerhouse. Investments have enabled it to collect richer data through the use of advanced geographical information systems tools and software, ensuring its reputation as the most trusted geospatial partner is maintained.
OS in touch with how it can create positive change in a modern world, namely in relation to sustainability. It recently became involved in the sustainability research initiative SEED and the collaborative effort to support data solutions to tackle the impacts of climate change, including an investigation into the role Earth Observation can pay in detecting sewage from space,
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Benefits
- Eyecare vouchers
- Flexible working options available
- OS Horizon pension scheme – we’ll put in 7% of your pensionable pay – and you’ll put in 2%. We’ll also match your contribution up to 10% if you choose to pay more
- Loans to help install an electric car charge point at home
- OS shop discount, plus discounts at 500+ stores
- Recognition and reward scheme
- 25+ days holiday (30 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays, and three extra days at Christmas
- Volunteering day
- Electric car charging points and free on-site car park
- Subsidised on-site nursery and restaurant
- Sports, arts and social clubs
- Life assurance (4x base salary)
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training, masterclasses, resources and study leave
- Opportunities for career progression
- Regular check-in conversations focused around the things that matter to you
- Give as you earn
- Wellbeing support and a confidential advice service
Company values
- Think customer - We put the customer at the heart of everything we do
- Thrive together - We work as one team to deliver for our customers; learning from each other, communicating openly and connecting powerfully
- Stay ahead - We set the standard and lead the way – delivering certainty today and innovating to stay ahead tomorrow
- Seize the moment - We seize every opportunity to turn ambition into action; making things happen with passion and purpose
Leadership
Stephen Lake
(Chair & CEO, not founder)Has co-founded Waste2Worth Latam, acting as Chairman, and Common Good Partners, acting as CEO. Experience as Non Executive Board Member of Digital Strategy for Parliamentary Digital Service, Non Executive Director for Natterhub and as Managing Director for Firefly Advisors.