Careers at Ordnance Survey

Are you ready to help people explore and shape the world?

Whether you’re just starting your career, or have experience under your belt, your next role might just be a click away.

We set the benchmark in location data – combining centuries of trusted mapping expertise with modern data, technology and geospatial innovation to enable people, businesses, and government to better explore and shape the world around them.  

But it’s our people who make that possible.  

What makes OS people?

Whatever their role, whether they’re just starting out, or recognised experts in their field, OS people care about doing great work.

They care about the difference their work makes. And that care shows up in how they work: calm in their approach, human in how they connect, purposeful in what they create, and quietly confident in their expertise.

The way we work matters.

Our principles guide how we deliver for our customers:

Clear the path

Cut the noise. Simplify. Move at pace.

Seek the story

Listen. Understand. Speak-up.

Do what matters

Focus on value.

Support to do your best work.

We know that doing your best work starts with feeling supported and able to focus on what matters.

That's why we offer competitive pay, a strong pension, flexible working, wellbeing support, family-friendly benefits, and opportunities to learn, grow and give back through volunteering.

"Bringing together market and customer insight, commercial thinking and innovation to shape opportunities that create the most value for our customers is a really enjoyable and rewarding part of my role."

Bradley – Product

"Work/life balance was really important to me when progressing my career at OS. Starting a young family, OS provided the flexibility I needed, while still giving me ample opportunities to develop and progress."

Jess – Customer

"Exploring internal opportunities at OS has been a fantastic way to learn new skills, broaden my experience and take my career in an exciting new direction."

Will – Cartography

We want the best team – not a similar one.

By creating an environment where people feel valued and heard, we bring a broader range of perspectives to our work - helping us create products and services that are relevant to the people, places and communities we serve. 

Ready to join us?

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Need support during the recruitment process?

We're committed to creating an accessible recruitment experience for everyone. 

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, are neurodivergent, or need adjustments for any reason, we'll work with you to make sure you have the support you need throughout the process.

Questions or adjustment requests? Contact our Resourcing Team at careers@os.uk.

Our commitment

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