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NPL
Creating impact from science and engineering
As the UK's National Measurement Institute, NPL develops and maintains the national primary measurement standards. From new antibiotics to tackle resistance and more effective cancer treatments to unhackable quantum communications and superfast 5G, technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed.
Our world-leading measurement solutions are critical to business and government, accelerating research and innovation, improving quality of life and enabling trade. We ensure our cutting-edge measurement science has a positive impact in the real world.
Our vision is to develop an exemplary National Laboratory, promoting excellence in science and engineering that promotes extraordinary impact through improved employee diversity and an inclusive environment and culture at all levels of the organisation; enabling every employee to feel valued and to excel in their chosen field.
NPL is dedicated to developing knowledge of cutting-edge science and its application. Wherever you work here, there is an incredible amount to learn o...
FLEXIBLE WORKING The ability to work flexibly. Based on business and personal requirements and sign off by line manager. WORKPLACE NURSERY * Onsite fa...
The Faith and Religion Group recognises that for many individuals, our faith and religious belief (or lack of it) are an important aspect of our ident...
The Disabilities Group aims to ensure that people with disabilities are able to be fully part of NPL and able to utilise their skills and talents full...
To connect people across NPL through networking opportunities; offer a range of activities that will help address any barriers/challenges that women s...
The group welcomes people with dyslexia and from the wider community to join us to explore and understand dyslexia at NPL. The group seeks engagement...
The Dementia group has been created to support staff who are either living with dementia, caring for someone with dementia, or affected by someone who...
The Ethnicity Group recognises that for many individuals, their ethnic background is an important aspect of their identities. We want NPL to be an org...
The NPL LGBT+ Network is a group for all NPL staff and visitors to meet informally and discuss current issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and tra...
The aim of the Age Group is to allow people of all ages to feel comfortable at NPL. Our age does not define who we are, it is only a timeline of what...
Societies and Groups at NPL NPL sports club Running clubs Yoga Pilates NPL Choir Christian Fellowship Mindfullness workshops Parents network
This blog contains some of my ideas relevant to women in engineering based on my experience and observations. As it covers general issues it is probab...
Our values are the common thread that shapes the way we work with each other and our clients, how we celebrate success and how we go about achieving our mission to provide the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.
They form part of the recruitment and selection process; you can expect that we will ask you competency-based questions in interviews, specifically linked to our values. We use them to shape many of the ways in which we interact, including how we provide feedback to each other, how we develop people and what we celebrate.
We recognise and celebrate our employees, either as individuals or teams, who are living our values through outstanding behaviour and achievements. Employees may be awarded:
On-the-spot thanks - these are a ‘thank you’ to an individual or team to recognise a great job, a particular project or a behaviour that exemplifies our values.
Our values awards - these reward employees whose contribution and/or behaviour is exceptional in the context of our values. This might occur over a sustained period or could be a one-off.
"Our values express the behaviours we want to encourage and celebrate here at NPL, they prompt us when we are interacting with others, when we are thinking about the new science we want to undertake and when we’re getting involved in new ventures."
Peter Thompson - NPL CEO
NPL is a unique place to work. Our culture mixes elements of academia, industry and commerce to create a working environment all of our own.
The total team numbers around 900 and growing. You’ll find scientists and engineers from all over the world in our labs – as well as a wide range of commercial and operational specialists. Across the organisation, there’s a very collegiate, co-operative feel to the way we work.
The sense of community extends to time outside work. We have a thriving sports and social club, with activities like yoga, cricket, board gaming, football, tennis and mindfulness. NPL even has its own wine society and a choir.
“It’s the people who work here that make NPL such an awesome place to be in. You find that everybody here is always really happy to help and support each other, and to share their knowledge, and their research, and to build something better.”
Nicola Black - Higher Research Scientist, Atomic Clocks & Sensors, Time and frequency
Our success relies on the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals so everyone feels valued and supported to excel in their chosen field. This value is at the core of our organisation.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we signed up to the Institute of Physics’ Project Juno in 2015 as a Juno Supporter. NPL were proud to be awarded Juno Practitioner status in 2018. NPL also joined Stonewall as a Diversity champion in 2015. In 2018, NPL became a member of the Business Disability Forum and joined the Disability Confident scheme as level 1 committed employer.
Diversity and Inclusion's role in delivering our vision, KPTs and values
NPL is diverse and inclusive, we want to constantly improve and challenge ourselves to be better. We have a range of initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D & I), such as our Diversity and Inclusion Task Force who are individuals who bring together people from across NPL to promote inclusive working practices and ensure that diverse views are represented in the formulation of key strategic objectives.
We are in the process of developing the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to support and help us achieve our vision to be best in class in Diversity and Inclusion (D & I).
Diversity and inclusion infrastructure
NPL has always been a proud employer of a diverse and inclusive workforce, offering support to all with a range of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
Overall Executive sponsorship is key to ensure strong and visible leadership across the business and to embed Diversity and Inclusion across NPL. Leaders will present strong unified messages around diversity and inclusion with support and guidance from the Diversity and inclusion Manager and the D&I task force. More importantly creating a culture free of discrimination relies on the efforts of each and every employee at NPL.
List of all the benefits that National Physical Laboratory are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.
Institute of Physics - Juno Practitioner
Research Teddington, UK
About the Role Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such a...
Design Author Tinwald Downs Rd, Heathhall, Dumfries DG1 3UQ, UK
About the Role NPL Training designs and creates training in measurement science, for learners in science and industry. For example, we have created accredited programmes of st...
Research Teddington, UK
About the Role Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such a...
Other Teddington, UK
About the Role NPL is the UK's National Metrology Institute, developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards. It is a Public Corporation owned by the Departm...
Research & Development Teddington, UK
About the Role Could you design, assemble and test an engineering package that would enable an ultra-stable laser to withstand the rigours of a launch into space? We have an excit...
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