Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

645.2

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.

www.stockport.ac.uk

What is it like to work for Stockport College

Leadership

70% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

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.

70% of staff agreed:

This organisation is run on strong values / principles

My Team

84% of staff agreed:

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

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.

84% of staff agreed:

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

My Company

81% of staff agreed:

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

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.

81% 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