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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, boardgaming, 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
Meet the team
Find out first-hand from some of our diverse and talented people about their work and why they enjoy working at NPL.
Our values
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.
Get connected | We build relationships to make a difference |
Be bold | We are visionary, anything is possible |
Give it our all | We lead, imagine, inspire and excel |
Nurture and respect | We support each other to grow, succeed and enjoy |
Keep it simple | We challenge complexity and provide clarity |
Inclusion and diversity
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.
Rewards and benefits
We offer competitive rewards packages and put a big emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance.
Flexible working
(subject to business requirements)
Pension scheme
27 days annual leave
Life assurance 3x annual basic salary
Subsidised workplace nursery*
Employee assistance programme
Interest free loans
(Up to £5k for season ticket loans, house purchase deposit and rental deposit)
Bike4Work scheme
Recognition awards
Civil Service Sports and Leisure discounts
*only in Teddington.