Arqiva

Arqiva is a British company that provides critical data, network and communications services to businesses in the UK and internationally. Their services encompass media, utilities and satellite data. They transmit from 1,450 radio and TV broadcast sites, reaching 98.5% of the UK population through Freeview, and their smart metering networks deliver around 50 million data points every day. Arqiva is dedicated to building and operating complex ecosystems and infrastructures that enable data and content to move effectively, securely and sustainably at scale.

Arqiva has a long history in broadcasting and has been at the heart of the industry for nearly 100 years. They delivered the world's first TV broadcast for the BBC and have pioneered technologies such as satellite TV, Teletext, and the UK’s national DAB radio and digital terrestrial television networks. Today, they are working with partners to develop new ways to reach viewers and listeners via the Cloud and are expanding into new sectors like utilities. Their commitment to innovation and providing a switched-on world to flow is evident in their focus on creating a flexible and hybrid working culture, supporting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring their business practices are ethical, safe, and sustainable.

Arqiva offers a flexible and hybrid working culture, allowing employees to work in a way that best suits their individual needs. The company prioritizes the work that needs to be done, not where it is done, and provides support for a variety of flexible working patterns, such as part-time work, job shares, and flexible hours. The company's commitment to a flexible working environment is known as "Work. Life. Smarter." and is designed to help employees thrive in their roles while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Arqiva offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. Benefits include a hybrid working culture, mental health first aiders, support networks for employees with caring responsibilities, neurodivergent colleagues, working families, those going through menopause, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans and those affected by autism. In addition, Arqiva provides a matched funding scheme and supports the Give as You Earn scheme in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Arqiva's mission is to enable a switched-on world to flow by providing critical data, network, and communication services to businesses and organizations in the UK and abroad. They specialize in broadcast and utility infrastructure, including television and radio transmission, satellite data services, and smart metering networks for energy and water. Their goal is to ensure that data and content move effectively, securely, and sustainably at scale, connecting people to the information and entertainment they need and want.

Arqiva promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and curiosity, encouraging employees to take ownership of their work, work together as a team, and approach challenges with an open mind. They value a flexible and hybrid working environment, offering support and empowerment to colleagues who thrive in a dynamic and inclusive setting.

Arqiva is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. They partner with industry experts like Tommy's and Inclusive Employers to drive positive change and ensure representation for all. Arqiva has thriving colleague networks, including Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Get Ovary It, Inspiring Women, Pride, Veterans, and Autism Awesomes, to promote inclusivity and provide support.