The company
Detica is a technology and business consulting company, specializing in information intelligence (which is even a part of its corporate logo). Detica’s headquarters are in Guildford, but its largest offices are in London. Detica employs some 1500 people and it reported revenue of £156.1 million in the fiscal year 2006/2007.
Careers at Detica
Detica’s intellectual reputation comes from recruiting PhDs from the best Oxford/Cambridge colleges. This has changed over the years, but they still employ lots of PhDs, especially in leading positions. The company is selective about recruiting people in its own image and its expectations are very high.
Detica started with National Security, which still accounts for much its revenue. Detica’s strong points have always been Public Sector and Technology. With the recent acquisitions of MA Partners and Evolution, the company is also gaining ground in the Financial Services.
With 300% growth in two years (from 500 to 1500 employees, both organic growth and acquisitions), Detica is one of the fastest growing consultancies in the UK. The company joined the FTSE 250 and built a Business Consultancy offering that is increasingly taking on larger and more established consultancies.
Detica’s organisational structure
Detica is a publicly traded company governed by the Board. It is supported by three committees that deal with specific aspects of the company's affairs: Audit, Remuneration and Nominations.
Detica provides a range of services, divided into five categories: Business consulting, Technology consulting, Systems development and integration, Operational support, and Programme management and leadership.
The perspective
Few consultancies can match Detica’s reputation. Detica is the leader in its niche and has quickly built critical mass in a broader market. This is not a passing trend, as the company has recorded double-digit growth in the last ten years.
With competitive but friendly atmosphere, solid work/life balance and good opportunities for advancement, Detica is universally recommended as an employer.
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