ABOUT USThe UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
Who we are
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading centre for hydrography, specialising in marine geospatial data to support safe, secure and thriving oceans.
As an Executive Agency and Trading Fund of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), we provide this information and expert advice to UK government as part of our public task.
We also source, analyse and process data from seabed to surface, to help partners around the world make the best use of our marine environment.
This includes mariners and shipping companies, who have used our ADMIRALTY products and services for 225 years for safe and efficient navigation. In the UK, the Royal Navy and other defence users also rely on this data for safe navigation and work with our staff to support operations that help promote peace on a global scale.
Working alongside international governments and commercial partners, we’re also gathering data that supports the development of our blue economy, so that our oceans can provide a sustainable source of economic growth. This, in turn, is helping to improve livelihoods and provide jobs in new and existing sectors – from renewable energy and aquaculture, to blue carbon and insurance.
Elsewhere, collaboration with the scientific community is helping us to monitor and manage the health of seas and coastal environments. When paired with cutting edge technologies, our shared data sets are helping to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect our oceans for the future.
Working alongside these partners and others, we will continue to innovate to provide data solutions that meet the changing needs of all those who depend on the marine environment. And together, we will make the best use of our oceans in safer, more secure and more sustainable ways.
CAREERS
We offer a range of challenging and interesting roles at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), and our staff are empowered to develop their skills and contribute to the organisation’s goals.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle, including generous leave allowance, flexible working hours, a lift-share scheme and regular training and development opportunities.
We offer maternity, adoption and/or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks’ full pay, followed by 13 weeks’ statutory pay and a further 13 weeks’ unpaid leave; plus paternity leave of 2 weeks’ full pay; subject to certain qualifying criteria.
