Graduate scheme
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At OS, our vision is to be recognised as world-leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact. We use our valuable data and know-how to help drive the future success of Britain and other nations. We facilitate important decisions that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Join us on the OS Graduate Scheme and you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact. To empower projects that deliver real-world benefits across Britain and internationally. To hear our customers say they couldn’t have done it without us. And to be central to OS’s vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact.
What do we do and why?
Population growth, climate change, and disruptive technology are impacting every nation. Geospatial data is helping to solve the complex problems of a changing world. We’re exploring how business can use location data more intelligently, through analytics, joining multiple data sources, data integration, and sharing platforms or environments. We are working at the heart of making national data connected and valuable, providing the framework for a wide range of public and commercial services and helping the development of a ‘smarter’ more connected world. We’re also leading machine-to-machine use of data at a level of detail never before seen in national mapping agencies.
Working with countries all over the world, our expertise and capability supports the sustainable development and delivery of efficient public services – improving quality of life for millions of people. Our advisory services work with organisations, governments and other geospatial bodies and partners to improve policy making and increase geospatial capabilities demonstrating how Great Britain is using the same approach to geospatial data and standards to save millions of pounds per year; reduce carbon emissions; make the best possible evidence-based decisions; deliver effective public services and plan new developments.
What will I be doing as a graduate at OS?
Joining in September 2025, graduates will be provided with the opportunity to develop to be our future technical experts, consultants, and future leaders over the 2-year rotational programme. As part of a team, you will work on projects and activities that build on your core technical expertise, gaining experience and exposure to key areas of the organisation.
What we’re looking for
Successful graduates at Ordnance Survey don’t just have qualifications, they have the right mindset to make a difference; who are motivated by doing the right thing and understand that it’s not just about what you do but how you do it. We’ll also be looking for:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Open minded and curious
- Influencing and networking skills
What happens at the end of the programme?
During the programme we will work together to jointly identify where your aspirations and skills and our technical needs come together. At the end of the programme, our aim is that you will transition off the programme into a role that is a good fit for your technical skills and experience gained throughout the programme and where OS have a demand for these skills to support its strategy.
Where will I be based?
OSHQ is based in Southampton, Hampshire and our graduates have told us that to get the most from our experiential graduate programme and the learning & development on offer, you'll need to spend time at our fantastic head office in Southampton. So, if you're not already within commutable travelling distance, you'll need to be prepared to relocate closer or be prepared to travel to OSHQ when required – how much time you spend in the office will vary dependent on your placements and business needs.
Rewards
We want you to love what you do. That’s why our benefits package rewards a job well done. We’ll give you:
- Performance related bonus up to 10%.
- A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%)
- 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day’s leave for each year worked up to 33 days
- Personal development & bespoke graduate learning programme
- Free subscription to our award-winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts
- Life Assurance cover
- Paid volunteer day for a cause that’s important to you
- Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
More Details
Locations
Southampton
