Why work for CRC?

When considering a change of employer, it is important to know the organisation you will be working for. Find out more about why we believe you should work for CRC.

We are a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country.

We work to transform lives and, with nearly 700 staff and 10,000 learners, the campus atmosphere is busy and vibrant. Our learners are made up of full-time students, apprentices, and part-time adult learners, making our community rich and diverse.

You will find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. We strive to achieve the highest standards with excellent levels of satisfaction amongst both staff and students.

Cambridge Regional College is proud to be one of only 17% of organisations with Investors in People accreditation, achieved at Gold Standard. This standard is awarded against performance indicators ranging from Business Strategy, People Development and Leadership through to Involvement & Empowerment, Recognition & Reward, and Continuous Improvement. People are central to the College’s success, and as such, they are central to the College’s strategy.

CRC has been accredited with the Investors in People award since 1998 and at Gold standard since 2018. Our culture focuses on providing an excellent place to work. We try to accommodate flexible working hours wherever possible. We believe in equality of opportunity and have a very diverse population of both staff and students. You will notice the college has a tolerant and inclusive culture, which is evident throughout our campuses.

Facilities

CRC has state of the art teaching and leisure facilities:

The Park is the college’s training and commercial centre, where Catering and Hair and Beauty students are trained and given valuable real-life work experience in the purpose-built restaurant and salons. There is also a large, fully equipped sports centre with state-of-the-art exercise and fitness facilities. Elsewhere on campus there is a refectory, subsidised Costa coffee and Starbucks outlets and a shop. All of these facilities offer special rates to staff.

Cambridge Regional College is a Disability Confident Employer. If you need help applying for any of the roles advertised, please contact Human Resources on 01223 418349 or email hrqueries@camre.ac.uk

Key findings from our staff survey 2020 found that;