Cardiff and Vale College Employee Reviews

Supportive environment to work in - cpd actively encouraged and time given to do so.Heavy workload - communication from senior management could be improved

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A great team to work for, but low pay

Skills Tutor (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 9 May 2023

I enjoyed my time at cavc. The team I joined was exceptionally helpful and a great group of people to work with. We had easy access and contact with our managers, and had some level of autonomy within the role. Most of the staff witching the wider college are friendly and will do as much as they can to help each other, creating a good sense of culture. The biggest issues were that the role offered little growth. I also strongly believe that the pay, for not only my department, but the entire college seemed very low

Pros

Term time only

Cons

Little permanent contracts

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Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff - 29 March 2023

That was my first ever job, I definitely learnt a lot. my colleagues were very friendly and the manager was approachable. the only downside is that the management is a bit unorganised. it took them about 3 days to sort out my tech equipment so I could start the job.

Pros

friendly environment

Cons

unorganised

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Not enjoyable

Hospitality Assistant (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 28 March 2023

This is not an enjoyable place to work. Several members of staff are very tricky to deal with throughout different departments and others are truly amazing.

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Have always enjoyed working at company though senior level re-structure has added challenges and insecurities

Business Support Manager (Current Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 4 February 2023

Work is very fast paced though keeps employees on their toes - can be a little overwhelming with conflicting priorities occasionally, especially with a heavy management structure. Re-structuring is still on-going so hopefully will balance out.The majority of the workforce contains a vast amount of knowledge and expertise and team playing is essential to fitting into the culture of the organisation.Plenty of opportunity for staff development and progression.

Pros

Professional Development, insights into the life-changing operations that the company offers the community and further afield.

Cons

Conflicting priorities and a heavy management structure, limited human resource in operational business support.

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Insights into Cardiff and Vale College

Based on 21 survey responses

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Friendly and supportive work environment, with plenty of opportunity to progress

Lecturer (Former Employee) - Cardiff - 4 April 2022

I enjoyed my work experience at the college, surrounded with an amazing set of colleagues who are full of knowledge and always ready to help. The management team were exemplary in their efficient guidance and strive for equal creating opportunity and positive work and study place.

Pros

Multicultural environment- Flexible timetable

Cons

Payment rate and contract type

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Trying to turn the education of human beings into a business (of 'things' / measurable units) is impossible.

Lecturer (Former Employee) - Cardiff / Barry - 12 January 2022

Trying to turn the education of human beings into a business (of 'things' / measurable units) is impossible. This is a pity, this could be one of the best FE college in Wales, but it's not. It's just another business.

Pros

The students are great.

Cons

The staff really don't like each other; and some just should not be teachers at all.

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Awful place to work you just a number

Technician (Former Employee) - Cardiff - 13 October 2021

Awful place awful people there your just a number it’s full of politics and is possible the worse place I have ever worked at would not recommend to any one have people working along side you with no mechanical or qualifications atall dreadful and dangerous

Pros

None

Cons

Loads

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Student

Childcare (Former Employee) - Cardiff - 31 August 2020

I attended Cardiff and Vale college for about 2 and a half years. the staff were friendly and supportive. Cardiff and Vale college is multicultural. It can be demanding at times however its been an amazing experience learning and achieving my education/qualifications

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

Can be demanding

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A fun and fast paced working enviroment

Hairdressing Lecturer (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 14 March 2020

A fair pay, nice surroundings and fast paced working enviroment - a great place to work, that i would love to hear back and work here again at some point in the future.

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Learning Coach Mentor (Former Employee) - Dumbells Road - 2 February 2020

Communication could be better and to ensure smooth running of tasks and delivery of education. The role needed much pastoral work and may be too much was expected far too soon

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Absolutely no communication from management. Workloads are excessive and cause stress to extreme levels.

Heating & Ventilation Lecturer, Building Services (Current Employee) - Cardiff City - 9 December 2019

Do not work here!!! Turn over of staff is incredibly high, senior managers deluded, over paid and arrogant. Middle management out for themselves and refuse to make decisions.

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Lecturer (Part-time) (Current Employee) - Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff - 5 December 2019

I am still love my job since first start new job as lecturer at the Cardiff and Vale College, City Centre Campus. All staffs are positive attitude and warm welcoming. I am absolutely love working in there as it's huge new and modern building. They have everything what we needs. Also, we get discount to join Salon and Gym for staff member.

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Teacher of Health and Social Care and Sociology (Current Employee) - Cardiff - 21 February 2019

Learnt behaviour management skills. Communication skills and developed further. Managing high levels of workload. Enjoyed developing strong positive rapport with students and staff.

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It's not my fault

Technician (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 11 February 2019

A company that cannot stand on its own two feet! Has gone through many restructures to try and get right staff, You need to change Mangement at the top to make this a happy place to work! A buck passing culture is the name of the game!!! Avoid if you value your health!!

Pros

Nice work mates

Cons

Management ignore you and like to past the buck

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Good Place to work

Training Advisor (Former Employee) - Somerset - 3 January 2019

working for Cardiff and Vale college has been fun. I find the management team to be very supportive in areas of weakness. Cardiff and vale college in my opinion is indeed a very good place to work. it is a place where you feel at home and everyone makes you feel welcome.

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Poor

Teaching (Former Employee) - Cardiff and Vale - 21 October 2018

Poor salary, no advancement, just a number, no recognition. If you’re going to put hard work into an organisation that appreciates you I’d stay away from this one!

Pros

None

Cons

No appreciation

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Good place to work

BDM (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 15 May 2018

Good team ethic , management a little distant and directionless. Facilities are excellent and city centre location was great..Not hugely efficient place to work and quite a disparity in wages between staffing levels

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good place to work

Engineering Lecturer (Former Employee) - Barry, Vale of Glamorgan - 24 April 2018

personally i enjoyed working for CAVC the staff and management were supportive and the daily tasks were realistic and achievable. Fellow employees were friendly and always said Hello when passing.

Pros

brilliant staff to work with

Cons

long commute

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good work life balance

Assistant (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 24 November 2017

A nice and rewarding place to work with a relaxed environment. Excellent work life balance with wellbeing of staff being explored and changes implemented.

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Enjoyed working with Students

Retail & Business Manager (see above) (Former Employee) - Cardiff, Cardiff - 6 November 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed working with students with difficulties. Helping them to progress and learn was a complete pleasure. We had a good team environment and an exceptional and supportive management structure. I was upset to leave.