Company Profile
Arqiva
Company Overview
Arqiva is a leading UK communications infrastructure company enabling a vibrant digital economy. We are behind the scenes and central to millions of vital connections. We are pioneers in an always on, always connected world.
Every day our infrastructure and associated services enable millions of people and machines to connect wherever they are through TV, radio, mobile and the Internet of Things (IoT).
We are an independent provider of telecom towers, with around 8,000 active licensed sites, and the only national provider of terrestrial television and radio broadcasting.
Our technology enables us to work with everyone from mobile network operators, such as BT-EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three to independent radio groups and major broadcasters, such as the BBC, ITV, Sky, Turner and CANAL+ to utility companies such as Thames Water.
We provide digital and satellite services and distribution for international clients in Europe, the U.S., the Far East and Australia, including Turner and Canal+ and the Al Jazeera Network.
At Arqiva, we are investing to ensure that the UK has the communications infrastructure it needs to thrive in an increasingly connected world. From carrying the BBC’s first television broadcast in 1936 to launching the UK’s national DAB radio and digital terrestrial television networks in the 2000s, we strive to continuously find ingenious and smarter ways to support our customers.
Company History
At Arqiva, we are investing to ensure that the UK has the communications infrastructure it needs to thrive in an increasingly connected world. From carrying the BBC’s first television broadcast in 1936 to launching the UK’s national DAB radio and digital terrestrial television networks in the 2000s, we strive to continuously find ingenious and smarter ways to support our customers.
Notable Clients
Turner and Canal+ and the Al Jazeera Network.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
The UK digital switchover, 4G rollout, Freeview Mobile app, 700MHZ clearance project, Smart Metering - find out more on our website.
Benefits
Pension
Contributions are through salary sacrifice so you can benefit from tax and NI savings
Bonus scheme
Designed to reward us for achieving targets and improving performance
Life assurance
Cover of 4x your previous 12 months gross earnings
Income protection insurance
After one years service, up to 75% of salary (less state benefits) for up to five years
Personal accident insurance
A lump sum in the event of death or injury
Private medical cover
We pay for your cover and you can select additional cover for your family
Employee assistance programme
A free and confidential 24/7 telephone counselling and advisory service
Annual leave
25 days each year, increasing to 30 after ten years service.
Additional benefits:
Interest-free season ticket loans
Sponsored learning and development opportunities
Reward and recognition
Long service awards
Give As You Earn and charitable donation match funding
Unpaid leave policy
Generous maternity/paternity/adoptive parent benefits
Employee discount site offering a wide range of special deals throughout the year