Working here

Staff awards

Our staff really matter at UCG, and we were recently the only central college to feature in the in the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Inclusive UK Employers for 2024. Below you’ll find a host of benefits we’re proud to offer our staff.

Our Benefits


  • Interest-free season ticket loan for travel.

  • Long Service Awards for staff dedication.

  • Defined Benefit Pension Scheme for security.

  • Excellent leave entitlement for all staff.

  • Enhanced parental leave for maternity and paternity.

  • ICT training available for all employees.

  • Exam leave provided for approved courses.

  • Free eyesight tests and glasses contributions.

  • Free access to a state-of-the-art gym.

  • Winter flu vaccinations for all staff.

  • Confidential counselling and advice for staff.

  • Regular CPD days for ongoing development.

  • Annual Staff Awards for recognition.

  • Corporate Induction for new employees.

  • Equality and Diversity action plan with EDI Champions.

  • Wellbeing Days with health and mindfulness events.

  • Subsidised or free college courses for staff.

Hear from our staff

The positive testimonials from our staff are our greatest advert for United Colleges Group as a great place to work.

As a long-standing member of staff at UCG, I can confidently say that this is a wonderful place to work

Fatima Hussein, Lecturer

I can honestly say that being able to have an impact on students’ lives and providing them with the knowledge and confidence they need in order to progress is one the main reasons that I have remained in education for this length of time.

Lee Holness, Lecturer

I've been given the support and opportunity to move through several jobs within the Estates team since working at UCG that have each expanded my skills and responsibilities and am proud to now be a member of the Group's College Leadership Team.

Floyd Milligan, Head of Estates

I have grown up at the College of North West London and been given some great opportunities to develop and grow as a manager and a safeguarding professional but most importantly a youth work professional with young people at the heart of all I do.

Diana Brown, Head of Student Support Services

One of the best teams you could work with. They are exceptionally student-focused, always going the extra mile for our learners in order to help them improve, achieve and excel.

Kaelanne Alfred, Head of Faculty

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