We are Orchid Software, providers of Orchidnet - the UK's number 1 intranet product.
With over fifteen years development experience, we are a software house at the forefront of intranet technology. Since 1994, we have combined a hands-on, problem-solving approach with a genuine passion for what we do, creating the most powerful, flexible and feature-rich intranet product available; that's why Orchidnet has more features - and more applications - than any other intranet product.

Working closely with our customers is what sets us apart from the competition. We take a long-term approach to each one of our installations, helping our clients adapt their intranets to new technologies and changing business practices; that's why organisations such as Wyeth UK, Sharp and Nissan trust Orchidnet intranet software.

Our success and track record is a direct result of creating software based on real-life business requirements. Maintaining a close working relationship with our customers helps us to stay one step ahead of the competition, and produce intranet software that meets 100% of our clients' needs - that's why we are the UK's No.1 intranet provider.

Our Philosophy
Our development strategy is based around one fundamental idea: simplicity brings power. We believe that over-complicating any solution simply magnifies the problem itself. By getting right to the root of the business problem, we work out the best way to solve it and provide our clients with the most effective, efficient way to put it right - power through simplicity.

We aim to develop powerful, fully-featured intranet software based on real business needs; by combining client requirements with our own awareness and initiative, we create innovative, intelligent web-based applications that make it easy for organisations to communicate, collaborate and share information.

Everyone at Orchid Software has a background in the world of computing and software; we have at our heart a close-knit group of truly talented programmers, who all share a wide range of academic and technical qualifications and a real enthusiasm for what they do. They are the people who make Orchidnet what it is, providing our customers with intranet software that's perfect for their business needs.

Our Culture
At Orchid Software, we realise that every member of our team is a key part of the company's success - as an organisation we are fun, friendly and forward-thinking, and that is a direct result of the people who work here. We work together, in the truest sense of the phrase.

Creating the right culture is something that's very important to us; we aim to provide a unique and supportive working environment where individual contributions are not just welcomed but actively rewarded, and we take a democratic, empowering approach to everything we do as a company.

Taking pride in the people that work here means taking great strides to keep everyone happy. and we reap the benefits of this inclusive approach through the loyalty and commitment shown by our staff - many of us have been here for five years or more. It all goes towards make us the company that we are today, and it helps us all to stay sane in an ever-changing industry.

Our Clients
Starting out in 1994, we hoped that one day we might work with names such as Wyeth UK, Sharp, and Nissan: today, we are proud to count those names amongst our highly-valued list of Orchidnet customers.

We don't just focus on global brands, though - because we focus on real-life business requirements, our intranet software is equally at home in small or medium-sized businesses, and our client base includes a diverse range of organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors.

We already provide intranet software for a wide range of organisations including police forces, publishers, housing associations, financial institutions, schools, healthcare organisations, car manufacturers, tech companies, caterers, insurers, commodity traders, HR consultancies and retail establishments of all shapes and sizes; you can read more about the companies that use Orchidnet on our intranet customers page.

Recruitment
The people who work here have a few things in common: an incredible initiative, a collective intelligence and a passion for what they do.

Orchid Software is always on the look out for bright, talented people to join its team of developers and dreamers.

If you're clever, ambitious, and want a career with a company that is going places then we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV with example URLs to recruitment (at) orchidsoft.com

Current Vacancies

Owing to our successful recent recruitment drive there are no current positions available; thank you to everyone who applied.

However, we are always looking for bright and talented people so please feel free to submit your CV to the address above, and remember to check this page again in a few months time for any available updates.

Recruitment Agencies

At Orchid Software we take a proactive - rather than reactive - approach to recruitment. As a result, we request that recruitment agencies do not contact us on a speculative basis, as we will contact you directly if we need to use your services. Thank you.

Location
Orchid Software is based in the North-East of England with offices conveniently located near Gateshead MetroCentre - just ten minutes from the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Our contact details are:

Orchid Software
Orchid House
4 Bankside
The Watermark
Gateshead
NE11 9SY
England

Tel: (0191) 460 1122
Fax: (0191) 460 1132

Email our information staff

Directions:



Board any Metro train headed towards Newcastle City Centre and leave the train at Central Station.

From here, follow the directions in Rail below to take a train to Gateshead MetroCentre.

By Rail

Trains from Newcastle Central Station run regularly to Gateshead MetroCentre.

Once you arrive, Orchid House is a short walk or taxi ride from the station - see By Foot below.

By Foot

Orchid House is a short walk from Gateshead's Metro Centre. Head over the footbridge out of the public transport interchange and turn left.

Walk for approximately five minutes until you reach the Riverside Business park.

Take the first road right, just after the Amaro and Newey and Eyre buildings, and immediately turn left into the car park; Orchid House is on your right, unit 4.

Alternatively, the S2 bus runs from the Metro Centre interchange to the Watermark every 15 minutes and stops right outside.

By Car

From the Airport/North:

• Drive south from the Airport and take the A1
• From the A1, take the exit signposted Newcastle, Blaydon
• Take the second exit onto the A69
• At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Way (A1114) signposted Metro Centre
• At roundabout, take 2nd exit onto Riverside Way
• At roundabout, take 1st exit (Continuing on Riverside Way)
• Turn left into Riverside Business Park followed by left (1st exit) at the roundabout.
• Immediately turn left, and left again into the car park.
• Orchid House is the furthest building down on your left, Unit 4

From the South:

• From the A1, take the turnoff for Dunston and Whickham
• At the top of the slip road turn right on to Dunston Road
• Follow the road round - it veers left and becomes St Omers Road
• After the road veers left, take the second right - still named St Omers Road
• Follow St Omers Road until you come to a T-junction, and turn left onto Handy Drive (A1114)
• Follow Handy Drive round past CostCo on the right, and continue onwards past the roundabout
• Take the first right after Newey & Eyre (Delta Bank Road)
• Turn left at the roundabout, and continue down Delta Bank Road
• Take the first left, and then left again into the car park
• Orchid House is the furthest building down on your left, Unit 4

Parking

Parking availability is limited at Orchid House; please contact someone within the office as early as possible to discuss possible parking arrangements.

Visiting

Please call at reception on the ground floor of Orchid House upon arrival at the building; we'll come to meet you.

Newcastle International is the closest airport to Orchid House. If you are driving from the airport, follow signs for the A1 (South) and follow the directions below.

If you are using Public transport, taxis are readily available outside the airport.

There is also a Metro station within Newcastle Airport - buy a ticket for Central Station, then board a train headed for South Shields, South Hylton or Pelaw and follow the directions in Metro below.