Our unbeatable culture

At Space Station, we like to give back to our community and staff whenever we can. This means ensuring our employees know how much we value them, championing diversity in the workplace and doing what we can for charity whenever possible. Read more about the ways in which we give back and promote a great environment for all our employees here. 

Our culture

The importance of diversity

Championing diversity and empowering employees 

When someone joins our team at Space Station, we want them to feel completely welcome and able to be themselves. It’s our aim to create an environment that allows our staff to share who they are and what they stand for with others, helping us learn more about them – and develop a more well-rounded view of the world as a result.

No one encapsulates this more than Dean, our IT Technician. During Pride Month this year, Dean took the initiative to send round emails to the entire company. Through them, he educated our team on the history of Pride Month, why we still need to mark it now and how it celebrates the beauty of diversity year after year.

Our culture

Breaking through in a male-dominated industry

Julie

At Space Station, we want to change the face of the industry, helping those who have been underrepresented to thrive and grow in their roles, and challenging the stereotypes of various departments.

For example, property has long been seen as a very male-dominated space, but it’s important to us to show that it’s a great area for anyone to work in, regardless of gender or identity. We recently welcomed Julie to the team, joining us as a Property Manager and becoming an inspiration to any young women wanting to get into the industry. We are so proud to have supported Julie into this position and are excited to bring more people like her into the team to keep breaking these barriers!


The power in your hands

We want all our employees to thrive at Space Station – and how better to make sure of this than by asking them directly what they want? Our Employee Value Proposition survey asked our team what they love - and what could be improved - about their experience at Space Station. Their answers allowed us to create a culture going forwards that fits their needs perfectly, and focuses on cultivating the areas that they really value. 

  • Compensation

    Wage increases to accommodate cost of living


    Competitive salaries


    Combined bonus scheme 


    Length of service rewards 

  • Support

    A structured training programme


    Employee assistance programme


    Family friendly policies


    Flexible working options 

  • Engagement

    Regular reviews of engagement score


    Employee focus groups to help us improve


    Friendly, helpful and reliable staff

  • Security

    A career in a safe, ever-needed industry


    Be cared about as people, not just employees


    Support and care from management

  • Progression

    A career, not just a job Internal promotion opportunities


    Launchpad programme


    Mentor and buddy schemes for support 

  • Diversity

    Thorough diversity policy


    Regular DE&I focus groups


    Updated Diversity Calendar


    Constant gender pay gap surveying

  • Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)

    Regular charity initiatives


    A Net Carbon Zero policy


    Paid volunteering time


    All company cars are electric


Making charity central

As a community-focused company, we want to do everything we can to give back to the areas and people around us. That’s why this year, we are supporting several charities within the local communities of our stores. Our team dedicates 1% of their working hours every month to volunteering or raising funds for our chosen charities. Find out which ones we’re supporting this year below! 

Hope House

Hope House

52 Lives

52 Lives

Barnardos

Barnardos

Thames Hospice

Thames Hospice

Food Bank

Food Bank

St Johns

St Johns

Myton Hospice

The Banbury Pet Bank

The Banbury Pet Bank


Find your perfect role with Space Station


Life at Space Station

Life at Space Station

Personal development 

Benefits and rewards

Our Vacancies

Our vacancies

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