UK Hydrographic Office Australia
UK Hydrographic Office Headquarters Location
Taunton, Somerset
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About UK Hydrographic Office
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data, helping to unlock a deeper understanding of the world's oceans.
In an ever-changing world, our oceans are under increasing pressure with advances in technology, busier seas and pressing environmental challenges. Our experts support safe navigation across the globe by providing hydrographic understanding to inform maritime decisions from ship to shore.
As an Executive Agency and Trading Fund of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), we provide also this information and expert advice to UK government as part of our public task.
A place to grow your career
We provide a nurturing, flexible working environment with a culture that will ensure you can get the most out of your career with us.
Whether you are looking to enrich your existing skills or learn new ones, we encourage staff to reach their full potential.
Our development programmes include our award-winning apprenticeship scheme, trainee roles, mentoring and regular learning opportunities.
We pride ourselves on offering a great working environment for our people with forward-thinking policies and reward structures that benefit our whole community.
With new ways of working, we offer greater flexibility and a choice of working location to promote positive well-being and work-life balance for our people.
A New AdventureIn an ever-changing world, our oceans are under increasing pressure with advances in technology, busier seas and pressing environmental challenges. Our experts support safe navigation across the globe by providing hydrographic understanding to inform maritime decisions from ship to shore.
As an Executive Agency and Trading Fund of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), we provide also this information and expert advice to UK government as part of our public task.
A place to grow your career
We provide a nurturing, flexible working environment with a culture that will ensure you can get the most out of your career with us.
Whether you are looking to enrich your existing skills or learn new ones, we encourage staff to reach their full potential.
Our development programmes include our award-winning apprenticeship scheme, trainee roles, mentoring and regular learning opportunities.
We pride ourselves on offering a great working environment for our people with forward-thinking policies and reward structures that benefit our whole community.
With new ways of working, we offer greater flexibility and a choice of working location to promote positive well-being and work-life balance for our people.
Why join our team?
At the heart of our organisation is our people. At the UKHO, we aim to attract, retain and nurture experts across a wide range of careers, from hydrography and data science to software development.
Each member of our team plays a key role in supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans around the world. That's why we strive to create a culture and working environment that helps our staff achieve their best every day.
Working Life in Tech at UKHOAt the heart of our organisation is our people. At the UKHO, we aim to attract, retain and nurture experts across a wide range of careers, from hydrography and data science to software development.
Each member of our team plays a key role in supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans around the world. That's why we strive to create a culture and working environment that helps our staff achieve their best every day.
We strive to create a working environment and culture where individuals can learn, grow and thrive, as we know that our people are at the centre of our business.
To build this culture, we offer exceptional flexibility and ways of working, helping our people maintain a healthy balance work and life .
All staff also receive the exceptional benefits , including a Civil Service Pension, generous holidays and several discount schemes.
Meet our Defence Team at UKHOTo build this culture, we offer exceptional flexibility and ways of working, helping our people maintain a healthy balance work and life .
All staff also receive the exceptional benefits , including a Civil Service Pension, generous holidays and several discount schemes.
Teams at UKHO
Each team at UKHO has their own unique skills and responsibilities.
As a customer centric, digital first organisation, our priority is meeting the needs of those who rely on our products and services. From ocean science to software development, marketing to product development, we work together to deliver as a world-leading centre for hydography.
Each team at UKHO has their own unique skills and responsibilities.
As a customer centric, digital first organisation, our priority is meeting the needs of those who rely on our products and services. From ocean science to software development, marketing to product development, we work together to deliver as a world-leading centre for hydography.
Number of Employees in UK Hydrographic Office
501 to 1,000
UK Hydrographic Office Revenue
$140m to $700m (AUD)
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