Quick facts
  • What we do:
    Provides vocational and academic qualifications and training for students from 14 years upwards, both children and adults.
  • Year established:
    1889
  • Website:
    http://www.stockport.ac.uk
  • UK locations:
    North West

About Stockport College

GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, friendly workmates and supportive, motivational bosses make Stockport College a great place to work. The 934 employees care about providing a great service, returning a 94% positive score on this question in our staff engagement survey. They believe they can make a valuable contribution to the success of the organisation (77%) and have fun doing so (76% positive).

The college offers vocational and academic qualifications and training for students from 14 upwards. It is a national centre for a range of specialist courses and invests more than £160 in training for each member of staff every year. People think the job is good for their own growth (74%, a score bettered by only four other mid-sized bodies). They aren't bored in their roles (70%) and say work is an important part of who they are (75%).

The positive can-do attitude culture comes from the very top. Principal Lynn Merilion runs the college on sound moral principles (71%) and staff have great faith in her (68%). Four-fifths of employees earn from £15,000 to £35,000 a year. They get generous holidays with additional time off at Christmas, and perks include an on-site crèche, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a final salary pension into which the college puts 13% of pay.

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What is it like to work for Stockport College

Leadership
Leadership
The senior leadership team are accessible to all employees and can often be seen walking around the campus interacting and engaging with employees of all levels. Minutes from the senior leadership team meetings are published on the intranet for all employees to access. Employees also have the chance to ask the Principal questions via the ‘ask the Principal ‘ section on the intranet and at the beginning of each term the Principal will talk to all staff about the coming months.
My Team
My Team
Stockport College place great emphasis on team work and hold fun and social events to encourage employees to interact away from their working environment. They also hold formal team building events several times a year including a cross college development day. Team success is recognised with lunches awarded by the Principal.
My Company
My Company
The college work hard to ensure their employees feel valued through a variety of methods. Outstanding achievements and hard work are rewarded through their individual ‘star awards’ and length of service is celebrated after 20 years. A staff suggestion scheme is in operation where employees are encouraged to put forward new and innovative ideas.

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

  • Women
    Women

    At least 33% of senior managers are women

  • Gym
    Gym

    On-site gym or subsidised gym memberships

  • Childcare
    Childcare

    On-site nursery or vouchers

  • Long Service
    Long Service

    40% of employees with more than 5 years' service

Company Statistics

  • Earning £35,000+:

    10%

  • Male : Female:

    39% / 61%

  • Staff Turnover:

    4%

  • UK sites:

    5

  • Average Age:

    50

  • Staff:

    934

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Public Sector Accreditation 2010

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