Sky to cut about 600 tech jobs
Sky is to cut roughly 600 tech jobs as a consultation involving 900 people begins.
Employees working at the Leeds, Livingston and Osterley sites are to be affected.
The jobs are going as part of a reorganisation of Sky’s technology team as it moves from creating new platforms, like Sky Glass and Sky Stream television, to working on existing services.
As the company moves from product development, it’s understood that teams need to be simpler, more focused and flexible.
More tech functions are also being carried out across Sky’s international operations.
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Job losses will not be down to individual performance, Sky News understands, but rather to better meet the needs of customers and the business.
Internal redeployment opportunities will be available, as will assistance in finding new jobs externally, Sky News also understands.
Sky is the owner of Sky News, with Comcast the parent company.
A Sky spokesperson said, “Over the past few years, Sky has launched a set of market-leading products including Sky Glass, Sky Stream and our full fibre broadband service.
“These products are now firmly established and used by millions of customers, strengthening Sky’s reputation for innovation and great service.
“As we look ahead, we are shifting our approach to bring customers the next generation of experience by investing in digital-first service, unbeatable content, and even better performance from our products, powered by the best of global innovation.”
