For more than a century, Thales has exploited technology for the nation’s benefit, developing world-leading capabilities that help our customers think smarter and act faster.
We’re a global business with over 7,000 people in the UK, working across every country of the Union. For many years, Thales has contributed to the security and stability of this nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers in Government and industry. Operating across aerospace, defence, digital security, transport and space, we help keep the nation safe and secure while contributing £1.6bn in economic value each year.
But with such scale comes responsibility. To achieve sustainable growth we must take a holistic approach to our business and create value beyond our bottom line; we need to consider the wider impact of our activities for our customers, employees and communities.
Why choose us?
At Thales, we work in diverse sectors generating exciting and creative solutions for our customers. We believe the best way we can serve our people as well as our customers is to ensure that we continuously work to build an environment in which you and all your colleagues feel respected for who you are and the value that your individuality brings to the organisation. Collectively, Thales people make the company and its culture what it is and we all deserve to feel that we belong and can be at our best.
We are striving to create a workplace in which you can authentically Be You, With Us. This requires on-going, deliberate attention from all of us and is something you’ll have the opportunity to help shape as we share much more about this in the months and years ahead.
As a business we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Proud to say that we’re a diverse mix of cultures, genders, ages, perspectives and ideas. And the only people who wear shiny shoes are the people who love wearing shiny shoes – our dress code is pretty relaxed. We’re an organisation with a purpose. We want to lead the way forward in our sector, which is why we focus on being the best we can be. Every day.
Together, we’re building a better tomorrow with a little help – a lot, actually – from our graduates! Technology drives our business, enabling us to put our customers at the centre of everything we do – whether that’s solving problems or creating innovative new solutions. So, as a Graduate in Technology, you can expect a workplace centred around people – you, your colleagues and, of course, our customers and communities.
It’s an environment where you’ll have opportunities a plenty to make an impact, to take control of your work and your progression and to expect the kind of support that will spur you on to be the best you can be. Expect to get hands-on, real-life experience alongside lots of development opportunities and professional qualifications tailored to you and role. And this isn’t a rotational programme like some others you may have seen, instead, you’ll be joining us in a permanent role from day one.
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