Frequently asked questions

You no doubt have lots of questions you’d like to ask us. So if you can’t find the answer here, please email us at recruitment@ordnancesurvey.co.uk

Can I send a speculative CV?

How do I find out about vacancies at Ordnance Survey?

How do I get to your Head Office in Southampton?

Does Ordnance Survey have a Graduate Recruitment Scheme?

I am looking for temporary work (including summer holiday employment) can Ordnance Survey help?

I am interested in Cartography, how can I find more information on this field?

Help! What I want to know is not covered here!

Can I send a speculative CV?

We have a fair and open recruitment process and advertise all our vacancies.

This means that we do not retain speculative CVs (and it would be impossible for us to assume which of our vacancies would be of interest to you).  If you believe you meet the requirements of any of our advertised vacancies, we would be very pleased to receive an application from you.

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How do I find out about vacancies at Ordnance Survey?

Our vacancies are all advertised on our web site at www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/vacancies.  They are also advertised in the national or local press, and/or selected on-line job sites.

Ordnance Survey is part of the Civil Service.  If you are not a citizen of UK & Northern Ireland, EEA or Commonwealth, please ensure that you read about the Civil Service Nationality Rules before applying for a position with us.

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Does Ordnance Survey have a Graduate Recruitment Scheme?

Although, we do not have a graduate recruitment scheme at this time, we welcome applications from graduates with the skills and experience required in advertised vacancies.

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I am looking for temporary work (including summer holiday employment) can Ordnance Survey help?

Our temporary requirements are dealt with by Tate.
Please contact Tate direct for opportunities for temporary work.

Telephone: 023 80211629

Email: ordnancesurvey@tate.co.uk

 http://www.tate.co.uk/

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I am interested in Cartography, how can I find more information on this field?

Cartography is a very varied field and it may help you to know the types of roles in this work field. The following web site may be of use to you:

www.prospects.ac.uk - Search under the heading: cartography

You may also wish to write to the British Cartographic Society for further information and advice:
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Campus
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP
Alternatively you can contact them on 01865 483 346 or visit their web site.

www.cartography.org.uk

We hope that this covers your questions, however if your particular enquiry is not covered in the section below please feel free to email us, recruitment@ordnancesurvey.co.uk, or alternatively call us on 023 8079 2141

recruitment@ordnancesurvey.co.uk

 Help!  What I want to know is not covered here!

Please email us at recruitment@ordnancesurvey.co.uk or call us on 023 8030 5500 with your question!