Quick facts
  • What we do:
    National Awarding Organisation of vocational qualifications
  • Year established:
    1848
  • Website:
    http://www.ncfe.org.uk
  • Contact
    • NCFE, Quorum 6, QUORUM BUSINESS PARK, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE12 8BT

About NCFE.

NCFE are a national awarding organisation that is passionate about designing, developing and certificating diverse, nationally-recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels.

Established in 1848, the organisation looks to be the most admired company for developing the global learning culture through excellence in innovation, people, service and performance.

NCFE pride themselves on five company values: Always customer focused, be the best, do the right thing, make it happen and stronger together. All staff are motivated to live and breathe these values in order to provide the best possible customer service.

The organisation is also dedicated to being a great place to work, and employees are given the tools to develop in their roles.

Chief Executive Officer David Grailey believes communication is key for creating a happy working environment and actively encourages staff to talk directly to him about anything that may be concerning them.

What is it like to work for NCFE.

My Manager
My Manager
Five pillars reflect skills and behaviours required of managers: operational management, building confidence, commerciality in action, driving change, and maximising performance. Development is primarily delivered through workshops, plus coaching, mentoring, peer support, journals, forums, case studies and online learning.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Through Westfield Health, staff can claim the cost of optical and dental treatment and complimentary therapies, and get a 24/7 counselling helpline. There’s a monthly Indian head massage and reflexology clinic, while family-friendly policies include paid time off for foster care, paternity and ante-natal appointments.
Fair Deal
Fair Deal
Pensions are flexible: staff can flex their 9% contributions by increasing their pay by 4% and still save 5% of pension contributions. Last year, the business applied the £1k company annual bonus to staff salary, increasing pay by 7%. Performance-related pay has also just begun.

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

  • Women
    Women

    At least 40% of senior managers are women

  • Gym
    Gym

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

  • Health Insurance
    Health Insurance

    Companies offering private health insurance for all employees

  • Development
    Development

    Non work related training supported

  • Family Friendly
    Family Friendly

    School hours contracts offered to all staff

Company Statistics

  • UK sites:

    2

  • Staff Turnover:

    20%

  • Earning £35,000+:

    26%

  • Male : Female:

    34% / 66%

  • Average Age:

    38

  • Staff:

    398

Regional Engagement

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Accreditation

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Not For Profit Sectors Accreditation 2012
Public/Third Sector Accreditation 2011
Accreditation 2010
Accreditation 2009

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