Ordnance Survey
National mapping agency
- 1001+ employees
- B2C
- B2B
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- Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0AS, GB
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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
- Use our travel scheme – car share, cycle to work or bus vouchers
- Get an industry-competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (rising by 1 day every year up to 30 days), bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas (Extra 3 days leave over Christmas is not applicable for roles int the Customer Service Centre)
- Enjoy discounts at 500+ stores including our OS Maps and Consumer range of products
- Ease your childcare worries with our on-site subsidised nursery
- Be part of our fantastic social scene at OS with one of our many sports & social clubs
- We embrace flexible working throughout the business
- Join a great pension scheme
Leadership
Nick Bolton
(CEO)Prior to joining Ordnance Survey in 2023, Nick was the CEO of Oxford Metrics for nearly 19 years as well as the CEO of VICON Motion Systems for over 7 years.
Steve Showell
(Group CFO)Prior to joining Ordnance Survey in 2023, Steve was the CFO at ARRACO Global Markets. They also held multiple roles at British Airways, including Commercial Finance Director and Trustee Director of Pension Services. Before that, they spent 13 years at Vodafone as the Head of Finance/Enteprise Commercial Management.