Welcome Congratulations for standing out - and finding out more about us at Northgate Information Solutions. As you already know, we're a very different company. As a leading supplier of software applications and outsourcing solutions to the public sector, HR and corporate markets, we offer a range of services that you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else. But before we go on, you should stop and consider if you're really right for us. Because we're looking for graduates who are equally unique. We want self motivated graduates who can learn quickly and constantly adapt to changing environments: you must be analytical and be able to work flexibly, in different teams across the company. You'll also need to have strong interpersonal skills, be able to build rapport and develop relationships. And your focus should never waver from delivery. We're investing a lot in you - so we're looking to you to demonstrate to us your commitment and that we've made the right choice for our Graduate Management Programme. About us You may not be all that familiar with Northgate. However, probably without even knowing, we already have some impact on your life. For example, you almost certainly didn't know that we, following our recent acquisition of Rebus HR, now have a hand in paying 40% of the UK's workforce. This acquisition, further underlines our position as the UK's number one supplier of payroll, HR and pension solutions, in terms of revenue, profit and customer base. Impressed? We hope so. But there's more. With approximately 2,400 employees, we're also the fourth largest listed software company in the UK and the largest supplier in the UK's �700m HR and payroll market. Among our customers are 100% of the country's regional police forces, around 30% of UK local authorities and more than 60% of FTSE 100. Our Ethos Of course, all this is very impressive. It certainly speaks volumes about us, yet it doesn't really tell you much about us. So, what drives us? What makes us who we are? These are vital questions - especially if you're planning to spend your future with us. So here are some of our key values. Strategic and product focused We are explicit about where and how we compete. We tightly define our product and our customers' targets. A sense of speed We act fast - and agree on action plans which we implement with pace and energy. We communicate openly and frequently, always seeking support to resolve issues quickly. An aptitude for learning We're not afraid to experiment with new ideas and undergo self-examination. Through this open approach we can reach the right conclusions. These drive our continuous improvement and we'll tolerate short-term discomfort for long term goals. Commitment to customer value We frequently review our competitive position and performance. And, as the market changes, we develop new products, services and target customers. We do this to help each client achieve outstanding value. Respect for the individual Our unique working environment demands teamwork, job satisfaction, career development and personal fulfilment. We do not tolerate a lack of commitment to these objectives. Indeed, we reward those who show leadership in these areas. Financial performance We never lose sight of the financial imperatives of revenue growth, cost management and profitability. We never waver from commercial awareness and recognise how our own work impacts our company's mission objectives. Our company is characterised by the following attributes: Strategic and product focus We are explicit about where and how we compete. We tightly define our product and our customers targets. Sense of speed We act fast. We agree on action plans which we implement with pace and energy. We communicate openly and frequently and seek help to resolve issues quickly. Aptitude for learning We experiment with new ideas, learn from chance experiences, assess our own needs, share information and ideas, and reach conclusions from all these experiences. We use these conclusions to drive our continuous improvement, and we tolerate short-term discomfort for long term goals. We also are prepared to renew ourselves personally, recognising the need to learn to be effective in a changing world. Commitment to customer value We review our competitive position and performance frequently, and we develop our products, services and target customers as the market changes. We deliver the highest quality products and services to help each client achieve outstanding value. Respect for individuals We create and maintain an environment that demands teamwork, job satisfaction, career development and personal fulfilment. We do not tolerate behaviour that shows a lack of commitment to this objective, and we reward those who show leadership in these areas. Financial performance We never lose sight of the financial imperatives of revenue growth, cost management and profitability in all we do. We are commercially aware, and know how our own work impacts our company's mission objectives. Click here for organisation structure diagram.