About Roffey Park Institute

Roffey Park Institute are a research and training organisation and charitable trust that deliver training and development programmes, organisation development, qualifications and research customised to the needs of their clients.

Research projects continue to focus on the effects on people of change in organisational life and high performance in the workplace. Founded in 1946, their current research includes: the enlightened workplace; socially responsible leadership, complexity and learning in organisations, successful diversity and equality strategies and cross-cultural teams.

By 2020, they aim to achieve recognition as one of the top leadership, HR and OD centres in Europe, Asia and Africa, and to achieve financial independence, where our revenues are in excess of 10 million.

Part of their mission is to advance education by providing training and discussion courses in all or any aspects of the science of personnel management for managers, administrators and supervisors.

What is it like to work for Roffey Park Institute

My Team

84% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

Staff regularly meet as a team and also cross functionally in order to aid communication, collaboration and the harnessing of the collective effort. In addition, employees attend updates, learning and community events together to share learning and, more importantly, have fun together.

84% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

Giving Something Back

92% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Staff are supported to raise money for charity, which has included fundraising for St Catherine's Hospice, hosting a Macmillan coffee morning, and other national events. They are also committed to enhancing the environment and minimising the impact of their operations on the environment.

92% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

My Company

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Their purpose, vision and values are embedded in the way they work, not just with clients, but with they staff too. Managers model their values, and they are communicated widely, including staff handbook, induction sessions, HR guidelines, marketing materials and their business plan.

92% of staff agreed:

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

Companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Long Service

50% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative