Who are Telent?
Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, operation, and maintenance of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. With a strong focus on the public sector, key customer areas include transport (rail and highways), emergency services, network providers and the public sector.
The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.
At Telent, we are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels valued. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support. We want colleagues to feel able to share their unique identities, cultures, experiences, skills, expertise, and insights. We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment that ensures everyone feels respected and valued.
What projects / schemes / initiatives to support women’s recruitment, retention and progression in STEM are Telent involved in?
“Telent doesn’t operate in a bubble. Our services connect and impact on the daily lives of everyone in the UK, so it makes sense that we’re representative of those wider communities. It’s our people that make Telent a great place to work. It’s a priority that we support an environment that brings diverse people together and encourages everyone to thrive. Ensuring an inclusive culture is essential too: when we work together, when we value ourselves and each other, we achieve more as individuals and as a team.”
Jo Gretton, Telent CEO
At Telent, we recognise that a strong workforce is a gender-diverse workforce. We try to challenge perceptions about jobs in STEM, civils, and transport. Through events we try to show women what a career with Telent looks like – and that our doors are open to skilled women to join one of the leading builders of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.
We try to provide rewards and benefits that not only help financially but support balancing work and home life and health and wellbeing. Typical benefits:
- 34 days holiday, including public bank holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
- Company matched pension scheme (up to 6% contribution matched)
- Career development opportunities
- Family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
Where roles allow, colleagues have the flexibility to design their own work pattern or benefit from hybrid working (working from home or the office) so their professional and personal lives can fit better together.
