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Pay and employee benefits offered by Ordnance Survey

Salary: We know your salary is important to you and we are committed to keeping our salaries competitive.

  • All basic salary levels are reviewed annually .
  • Additional progression beyond basic increases is linked to performance and development of key skills, knowledge and behaviours.
  • Variable pay opportunities exist through recognition opportunities and an 
    all-employee bonus.
  • We also have competitive bonus schemes for relevant sales roles and our most senior positions.

Civil Service pension:

  • Secure-index linked scheme.
  • Ordnance Survey will contribute between 16.7% and 24.3%, depending on your salary.
  • Personal contribution of 3.5% and 5.9%.

Attractive holiday entitlement:

  • 25 days of annual leave
  • After 5 years of service 30 days
  • An additional three day holiday taken over the Christmas period.

Training and developmentPeople in training room

Professional subscriptions, professional qualifications, in-house training, masterclasses, bespoke training sessions, study leave.

DiscountsFamily in back of estate car

Concessionary rates for online map purchases, healthcare discounts, fitness discounts, Civil Service Motoring Association, social discounts, days out.

Well-beingGlasses on eye test chart

Occupational health, Care First, eye-care vouchers, discount on glasses.

Travel

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Bike to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, car-share scheme, business car (if appropriate).

Work-life balance

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Flexible working hours, job sharing, part-time working, special leave, career breaks, unpaid leave, paid volunteer day.

Family-friendly

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On-site independently-run nursery, childcare vouchers, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced paternity pay, enhanced adoption pay.

Modern working environment

Explorer House atrium

A new head office, home working support, field offices, environmental concern.

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For general enquiries, complaints, feedback or suggestions, email: customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk or call us on 08456 05 05 05