We’re one of the largest employers in Worcestershire, and a large provider of further education to the surrounding area.
We’re a dynamic organisation – growing and changing to meet demands. As an integral part of the community, we want to reflect its diversity within our workforce.
The College is committed to lifelong learning, and we take staff development seriously. We strive to make sure that our staff have the skills to perform at the highest levels.
Why work for HoW?
- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days for business support staff, rising to 30 after 2 years’ service plus bank holidays, 37 days for academic staff plus bank holidays (plus college closure periods at Christmas and Easter)
- Excellent development opportunities including dedicated staff development days
- Local Government and Teachersʼ Pension Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay schemes
- Free staff parking (Redditch & Bromsgrove Campuses only)
- Employee Assistance Programme - Access to a free and confidential counselling helpline.
- Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers – please contact the HR Department for further information.
- Volunteering in the Community - In keeping with the ethos of the college serving its community, staff are able to request paid time off from work, with approval, in order to undertake volunteer work. This will be a maximum of 5 working days per annum or pro rata for part time staff.
- Get Office 365 for free - Employees are eligible for Office 365, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, plus additional classroom tools.
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
We are proud to announce that we have been named as one of the official Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, which has been created in partnership with leading employee experience platform WorkL.
This nationwide workplace survey recognises and celebrates the UK’s top employers, showcasing organisations that are leading the way in employee engagement, workplace culture and overall employee experience.
We are a INclusive Worcestershire Leader, which recognises us as a fair, equitable and inclusive employer. We offer various schemes to providing working opportunities for everyone from he Armed Forces Covenant, Care Leavers Covenant, One Million Mentors Programme and more.
We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employers and creating a workplace where every member of staff feels valued, supported, and informed about discussions with the college.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We promote equal opportunities and supports EDI by engaging with student staff and community groups, monitoring data and more.
