About Bridgend College

Bridgend College is a further education college supporting over 6,000 students and employing over 600 members of staff across its four campuses in Bridgend, Pencoed, Queens Road and Maesteg.

The college offers an extensive range of courses, from entry level through to degree level, in over 20 vocational areas. Over 50% of their learners reside in some of the most socially deprived wards in Wales and their mission is to enable and inspire every learner to 'Be all that you can be'.

The college hold five professional development days each year, which are themed across various strands of their strategic plan. On these days, the whole college stops and comes together to learn, share and reflect on practice. They find that this encourages new employee connections to form and supports a more holistic understanding of how they all support the common vision of supporting employees and students to 'Be all that you can be'. All events are evaluated and feedback is used to improve their approach to working practices.

Bridgend College has an employee assistance programme, 'Care First', which offers both telephone and online advice on a wide range of subjects from financial advice to advice for careers, in addition to a 24 hour telephone counselling service. Factsheets are also available for elder care and other caring responsibilities.

What is it like to work for Bridgend College

Personal Growth

83% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

Bridgend College aims to support employees and students to 'Be all you can be' and to create an environment where people can thrive. Their multifaceted approach includes: Digital skills development, Unlimited access to E learning Platforms, Learning and sharing events, Coaching and mentoring, Out to Industry Days and much more.

83% of staff disagreed:

I am bored with the work I do

My Team

87% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Bridgend College holds a 'back to industry' day for employees to discuss innovative working practices in other organisations and reflect together on what could be adopted or improved in their own department or across the wider organisation.

87% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

My Company

93% of staff agreed:

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

Students are invited to be part of interview panels where possible. The College does this to observe the applicants view of students, and also to help students learn about the process of interviewing and develop key skills.

93% 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:

Charity Activities

At least 40% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 28 days annual leave to all employees after one year
Gym

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

Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%
Long Service

40% of employees have more than 5 years' service
Development

Companies that provide support for non-work related training to all staff
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff