Working at Matrix
So what’s the magic ingredient that makes Matrix a great place to work? The answer is in our people and culture. Everything we do starts and ends with this. If you hire great people and nurture an amazing culture, then the rest just falls into place. Our success has always been and will continue to be, a product of having these two key ingredients in place.
Our Values
Our values are part of our DNA. They guide the way we work with each other, our customers and our suppliers.
Drive
We’re a team of the brightest doers, smartest thinkers and most talented makers in the business. Our optimism and can do attitude allows us to be confident in our ideas and overcome obstacles. We embrace agility and focus on the positive results of change.
Curiosity
We’re naturally inquisitive and open to learning through new experiences. We understand the importance of feedback and use this to seek new and better ways of working.
Ownership
We deliver work we’re proud of by treating the business like it’s our own. Our unique team spirit ensures that we’re thoughtful in our approach, we take accountability and encourage others to do the same.
Relationships
We put a high value on integrity and authenticity by honouring our commitments, showing kindness, respect and encouraging collaborative and supportive relationships with everyone that we work with.
Our core values go hand in hand with our competency framework which guide our decisions on recruitment, developing our people and recognising and rewarding success.
We’re always looking for great people to join us, so if our values match yours, get in touch by emailing your CV to Careers@thisismatrix.com.
Sunday Times Top 100 Small Companies 2019
Matrix is delighted to have been awarded 99th place as one of the UK's Top 100 ’Outstanding’ Best Companies for workplace engagement. We’re really proud of what the team at Matrix continues to achieve together and this award is a fantastic way to recognise and celebrate that. This has been our first year completing the Sunday Times survey and has highlighted our core strengths as a business.
A total of 800 organisations registered to take part and the views of 261,559 employees determined the rankings, making it the largest survey of workplace engagement in the UK. Both employees and management took part to ensure a holistic view of the organisation’s HR policies and practices.
Matrix scored above average in all 8 categories (My Company, My Team, My Manager, Leadership, Giving Something Back, Wellbeing, Personal Growth, Fair Deal) and received particularly high results in the following areas:
- 96% of our team said they are proud to work for Matrix
- 99% said people in their colleagues go out of their way to help
- 91% thought Senior Managers truly live the values of our business
Life@Matrix
Our people, processes and partnerships are at the heart of what we do. We work hard but whistle a happy tune whilst we’re at it. Our reputation and our growth are based on consistently delivering to a set of values which we embody in the way we treat each other as colleagues, work with our partners, and do business with our suppliers and clients. The Matrix ‘no-fail’ philosophy is entirely down to the fact we are fair and responsible, reliable, experienced and just really positive people committed to delivering great products to our clients.
Matrix Employee Benefits
Matrix is committed to promoting a positive workplace culture by rewarding people for the great work they do. Here are just some of our fantastic benefits you’ll get when you join us.
Current Vacancies
Here our the latest vacancies at Matrix. You can apply by emailing us your CV.
As an HR administrator, your role is a mixture of admin and HR, also known as human resources and personnel.
The proportions of each will vary according to the organisation, department and your own background and talents.
So, what will I actually be doing?
You will be expected to undertake some or all of the following:
- Be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries
- Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment
- Ensure the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation
- Assist in the recruitment process
- Liaise with recruitment agencies
- Set up interviews and issue relevant correspondence
The finer details…
Normally, you will work a standard 35-40 hour week. However, you may be required to work extra hours at busy times.
You’ll be mainly office-based, although you may have to travel to other branches if it’s a larger organisation. You may also visit training providers.
Prospects are good if you’re looking to progress from HR administrator up the HR hierarchy into senior HR assistant and officer/adviser roles.
You’ll find HR opportunities in all kinds of organisation, including banks, local government, health services, airlines, hotels, retail organisations and manufacturing industry.
However, there is keen competition for vacancies, especially for inexperienced graduates. Gaining CIPD qualifications or NVQs/SVQs will help your promotion prospects.
Some multinational companies offer the chance to work abroad. Once you’re experienced, you could also set up your own specialist consultancy in an area such as recruitment.
These figures are for guidance only.
- HR administrators earn around £15,000 to £18,000 a year
- Starting salaries for HR officers can be between £18,000 and £25,000 a year
- HR managers can earn £25,000 to £50,000 a year or more
As an HR administrator, your role is a mixture of admin and HR, also known as human resources and personnel.
The proportions of each will vary according to the organisation, department and your own background and talents.
So, what will I actually be doing?
You will be expected to undertake some or all of the following:
- Be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries
- Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment
- Ensure the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation
- Assist in the recruitment process
- Liaise with recruitment agencies
- Set up interviews and issue relevant correspondence
The finer details…
Normally, you will work a standard 35-40 hour week. However, you may be required to work extra hours at busy times.
You’ll be mainly office-based, although you may have to travel to other branches if it’s a larger organisation. You may also visit training providers.
Prospects are good if you’re looking to progress from HR administrator up the HR hierarchy into senior HR assistant and officer/adviser roles.
You’ll find HR opportunities in all kinds of organisation, including banks, local government, health services, airlines, hotels, retail organisations and manufacturing industry.
However, there is keen competition for vacancies, especially for inexperienced graduates. Gaining CIPD qualifications or NVQs/SVQs will help your promotion prospects.
Some multinational companies offer the chance to work abroad. Once you’re experienced, you could also set up your own specialist consultancy in an area such as recruitment.
These figures are for guidance only.
- HR administrators earn around £15,000 to £18,000 a year
- Starting salaries for HR officers can be between £18,000 and £25,000 a year
- HR managers can earn £25,000 to £50,000 a year or more
Our Work
Working at Matrix
So what’s the magic ingredient that makes Matrix a great place to work? The answer is in our people and culture. Everything we do starts and ends with this. If you hire great people and nurture an amazing culture, then the rest just falls into place. Our success has always been and will continue to be, a product of having these two key ingredients in place.