At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. Our mission is to be committed to a better future for our people, our communities, our environment and our business. At the heart of this is volunteering and the importance of giving back to both the local and wider communities we work within.
Why join us?
Benefits we offer at Thales in the UK
Benefits we offer at Thales in the UK
Reward Future
Our rewards package recognises your contribution with competitive pay, financial security and everyday benefits that support you at every stage of your career.
• Remuneration Package
Competitive pay based on your skills, experience and impact.
• Pension
Company-supported pension to help you save for retirement.
• Everyday Savings
Access discounts and cashback from hundreds of major retailers.
• Share Save Scheme
Buy Thales shares through a tax-efficient employee savings plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan
Claim everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical and physiotherapy.
• Private Medical Insurance
Private healthcare cover for eligible employees.
• Pre-Retirement Ramp Down
Gradually reduce your working hours while maintaining pay and benefits.
• Income Protection
Financial support if illness or injury prevents you from working.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Eligible employees can lease an electric or hybrid vehicle through salary sacrifice.
• Employee Referral Bonus
Earn rewards for referring successful candidates.
• Remuneration Package
Competitive pay based on your skills, experience and impact.
• Pension
Company-supported pension to help you save for retirement.
• Everyday Savings
Access discounts and cashback from hundreds of major retailers.
• Share Save Scheme
Buy Thales shares through a tax-efficient employee savings plan.
• Healthcare Cash Plan
Claim everyday healthcare costs including dental, optical and physiotherapy.
• Private Medical Insurance
Private healthcare cover for eligible employees.
• Pre-Retirement Ramp Down
Gradually reduce your working hours while maintaining pay and benefits.
• Income Protection
Financial support if illness or injury prevents you from working.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Eligible employees can lease an electric or hybrid vehicle through salary sacrifice.
• Employee Referral Bonus
Earn rewards for referring successful candidates.
Family Matters
Comprehensive family benefits provide practical support through every stage of life, from starting a family to caring for loved ones.
• Maternity Leave
Up to 52 weeks' leave, 26 weeks of enhanced maternity pay, plus support for premature birth and neonatal care.
• Paternity & Partner Leave
Up to 4 weeks of fully paid partner leave.
• Shared Parental Leave
Up to 50 weeks shared parental leave with enhanced pay options.
• Fostering Leave
Paid time off and support for foster carers.
• Parental Leave
Up to 18 weeks unpaid leave for each child until age 18.
• Fertility Treatment Leave
Paid leave and practical support during fertility treatment.
• Carers Support
Paid leave and flexible support for employees caring for loved ones.
• Bereavement Leave
Paid leave and support to help employees through the loss of loved ones, including pets.
• Baby Loss Support
Compassionate paid leave and specialist support following baby loss.
• Maternity Leave
Up to 52 weeks' leave, 26 weeks of enhanced maternity pay, plus support for premature birth and neonatal care.
• Paternity & Partner Leave
Up to 4 weeks of fully paid partner leave.
• Shared Parental Leave
Up to 50 weeks shared parental leave with enhanced pay options.
• Fostering Leave
Paid time off and support for foster carers.
• Parental Leave
Up to 18 weeks unpaid leave for each child until age 18.
• Fertility Treatment Leave
Paid leave and practical support during fertility treatment.
• Carers Support
Paid leave and flexible support for employees caring for loved ones.
• Bereavement Leave
Paid leave and support to help employees through the loss of loved ones, including pets.
• Baby Loss Support
Compassionate paid leave and specialist support following baby loss.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible working options and generous leave policies help you balance your career with your personal life and wellbeing.
• Annual Leave
201 hours of annual leave (pro-rated), bookable by the hour, plus UK bank holidays.
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
Purchase extra or sell unused holiday.
• Company Day
An additional paid day off during the festive season.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the role allows.
• Volunteering Time
24 hours of paid volunteering time each year.
• Annual Leave
201 hours of annual leave (pro-rated), bookable by the hour, plus UK bank holidays.
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
Purchase extra or sell unused holiday.
• Company Day
An additional paid day off during the festive season.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the role allows.
• Volunteering Time
24 hours of paid volunteering time each year.
Wellbeing
Your wellbeing comes first, with dedicated support for your physical, mental and emotional health.
• Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 confidential support for mental health and legal matters.
• Wellbeing App
Access digital GP services, health advice and wellbeing resources.
• Mental Health First Aider Community
Trained colleagues offering confidential support and guidance.
• Menopause Support
Resources and flexibility to feel empowered at every stage.
• Financial Wellbeing Support
Tools and guidance to help manage your finances.
• Support through Difficult Moments
Additional support during illness, grief or major life events.
• Flu Jabs
Free seasonal flu vaccination.
• Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 confidential support for mental health and legal matters.
• Wellbeing App
Access digital GP services, health advice and wellbeing resources.
• Mental Health First Aider Community
Trained colleagues offering confidential support and guidance.
• Menopause Support
Resources and flexibility to feel empowered at every stage.
• Financial Wellbeing Support
Tools and guidance to help manage your finances.
• Support through Difficult Moments
Additional support during illness, grief or major life events.
• Flu Jabs
Free seasonal flu vaccination.
Grow with us
Build your future with continuous learning, career development and opportunities to grow across Thales.
• Learning Opportunities
Access training, e-learning and development programmes.
• Mentoring
Learn form experienced colleagues through structured mentoring.
• Coaching Network
Professional coaching to help achieve your career goals.
• Internal Mobility
Explore new career opportunities across the business.
• Further Education Sponsorship
Support for apprenticeships, degrees and further qualifications.
• International Mobility
Opportunities across Thales’ global network.
• Talent Development Programmes
Leadership and career development programmes.
• Learning Opportunities
Access training, e-learning and development programmes.
• Mentoring
Learn form experienced colleagues through structured mentoring.
• Coaching Network
Professional coaching to help achieve your career goals.
• Internal Mobility
Explore new career opportunities across the business.
• Further Education Sponsorship
Support for apprenticeships, degrees and further qualifications.
• International Mobility
Opportunities across Thales’ global network.
• Talent Development Programmes
Leadership and career development programmes.
Inclusion, Belonging & Respect
We are committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to succeed.
• Internal Networks
Inclusive communities supporting connection and advocacy.
• Neurodiversity Support
Specialist support for neurodivergent employees and families.
• Workplace Adjustments
Workplace adjustments to help you thrive.
• Transitioning & Gender Identity
Our policies are designed to support our trans colleagues and create a workplace where authenticity is celebrated.
• Disability Confident Leader
Recognised Disability Confident Leader committed to accessibility.
• Respect in the Workplace
We champion respect, inclusion, and fairness, creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
• Internal Networks
Inclusive communities supporting connection and advocacy.
• Neurodiversity Support
Specialist support for neurodivergent employees and families.
• Workplace Adjustments
Workplace adjustments to help you thrive.
• Transitioning & Gender Identity
Our policies are designed to support our trans colleagues and create a workplace where authenticity is celebrated.
• Disability Confident Leader
Recognised Disability Confident Leader committed to accessibility.
• Respect in the Workplace
We champion respect, inclusion, and fairness, creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.