What it does: Sky UK is a broadcasting, sports and entertainment company with operations in the UK and Ireland. It is a subsidiary of Comcast-owned Sky PLC.
Mission: Their mission is to deliver compelling content and services that will grow their business through innovation and differentiation.
Size and presence: Sky UK is established in several locations across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow, and has about 30,000 employees.
Best known for: Sky UK is best known for its exclusive sports rights, with Sky Sports and Sky Sports F1 offering the best English and international football plus cricket, rugby union, golf, tennis and many other sports.
The good bits: The people are amazing; they are intelligent, hard-working and always willing to help others learn or improve their skill sets. There are many opportunities to grow professionally and personally here at Sky UK - there are no limits to what you can achieve!
The not-so-good bits: Employees have complained that the company promotes mediocrity and corporate culture over meritocracy.
Sky UK was initially known as British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) and is the United Kingdom's
leading subscription television broadcaster. It has a market share of 61% of pay TV households in the UK. Sky UK provides broadband internet and telephone services within the country. It is also one of the major players in the film and entertainment industry in the UK.
Sky UK was formed in 1990 by Rupert Murdoch's News International company to provide satellite television services to British customers. The company started with a cable television service called Sky Television, later renamed BSkyB and then Sky UK. In 1992, Sky launched
its first satellite broadcasting service called Sky Digital and followed it up with another satellite service called Sky HD in 2006.
Their environment is focused on continuous improvement, where people feel valued and empowered to do their best work. They are also challenging each other to be better every day — whether through learning new skills or helping each other when someone needs it most.
Sky UK uses an online application form to take applications from candidates. The applicant must fill the form with all relevant information and documents, including CV, academic certificates, work experience details etc. Once the application is submitted, it will be reviewed by an HR representative who will evaluate your profile and contact you for an interview if they find you suitable for the job post.
Sky is one of the largest employers in the UK, with around 20,000 employees. It offers a wide range of roles across all departments, including customer service and sales, IT, finance, marketing, legal, HR and compliance, and engineering. There are also opportunities to work abroad or on secondment at other Sky offices internationally.
According to Glassdoor, the average salary at Sky is £41k per year.
Their Sky Academy Scholarship Programme gives young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to develop their skills as they study for a degree or postgraduate qualification at one of their partner universities. By offering financial support, mentoring and employment opportunities at Sky, they aim to inspire young people to achieve their full potential by following their chosen career paths. The Sky Employee Volunteer Scheme was developed so that every employee can contribute through volunteering activities on behalf of local charities close to their homes or workplaces.
In recent years, Sky has been the subject of several controversies, including the widespread adoption of illegal means to gain access to its channels without paying a subscription fee. This has been highlighted by multiple decisions from Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries.