This month we’re in the UK at the Reading offices, for
‘Spotlight on an office’. The Reading Office, which is Oracle’s UK
Headquarters, is based in Thames Valley Park (TVP), which is a bustling hive of
activity that houses many different companies, a gym, and even a nursery.
Overlooking the Thames and some of England’s beautiful countryside, this
office, just a short free bus ride from Reading Town Centre is in a fantastic
location.
The offices themselves are made up of 5 different buildings,
each with their own car park, restaurant, and design.
The main building or TVP 510 as it is referred to, sits
resplendent next to an extremely blue (for the UK) pond, filled with large
koi-carp that on a sunny day like to come to the surface of the lake and bask.
As the main hub of activity, TVP 510 is where you will find our Dry Cleaning
service, the Ozone Gym, the main restaurant (which never fails to have someone
in it), and the Marquee which sits outside the back amongst the picnic benches,
and is where we have Barbeques in the summer time.
Another highlight of the Reading Offices is tucked away in
TVP530; the home of H20, and our sports and social club. This is the building
that can be best be described as having the ‘cool’ vibe, where you can relax
and unwind, all whilst sipping a Starbucks (or Costa if you prefer, located in
TVP550), and playing a game of Pool in the cafeteria, or alternatively you can
sit back and enjoy a seat in one of the luxury massage chairs!
If you feel so inclined, you can also hire out an OraBike
from any of the TVP offices, and if you are anything like some of my team,
cycle from Reading to Bath using the towpath starting in Thames Valley Park.
Oracle’s Reading Offices are a great place to work, they are
home to a diverse range of people and have great atmosphere which would suit a
graduate, intern, or anyone who is looking to come and work for Oracle in the
UK.
