University of Cambridge
Work wellbeing score is 73 out of 100
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University of Cambridge Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 32 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 73 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
High

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Above average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Above average

About the company

  • CEO
    David Sainsbury
    88%
    approve of David Sainsbury's performance
  • Company size
    5,001 to 10,000
  • Revenue
    £730m to £4bn (GBP)
  • Industry
    Education
  • Headquarters
    The Old Schools, Trinity ...
  • Link
    University of Cambridge website

The University of Cambridge is a public research university in Cambridge, England. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world, and the seventh-oldest globally. Cambridge is a member of the Coimbra Group, the G5, the International Alliance of Research Universities, the League of European Research Universities and the Russell Group of research-led British universities. It forms part of the 'Golden Triangle' of British universities....

The University of Cambridge is a public research university in Cambridge, England. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world, and the seventh-oldest globally. Cambridge is a member of the Coimbra Group, the G5, the International Alliance of Research Universities, the League of European Research Universities and the Russell Group of research-led British universities. It forms part of the 'Golden Triangle' of British universities.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 173 reviews and is evolving.

4.48 out of 5 stars.20193.50 out of 5 stars.20203.00 out of 5 stars.20213.70 out of 5 stars.20224.08 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Intern in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
on 24 August 2023
Really interesting research and great people
I interned here a while back and had a great time with the team. They do really interesting research, have a great location, and they are highly motivated people!
HR Coordinator in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
on 6 August 2023
Good culture
Great Culture to work in.Flexible working Their are development opportunities within the whole university.Still behind the times with the Administration so alot of forms to fill in to complete tasks
Researcher in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
on 5 July 2023
Good
Nice place, love the colleges Super competitive, very flat strategy The Cambridge cost of living is quite high -> so low payed salary compare with other place
Chief Security Patroller in Cambridge
on 30 June 2023
I can highly recommend working at the University of Cambridge
What is the best part of working at the company?Complete support from HR and departmental management to be able to achieve your work objectives.Great benefit package and a very diverse and inclusive work environment where freedom of speech is encouraged.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Car parking is becoming a bit of a issue. Cambridge and the university are commi...
Manager in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
on 17 June 2023
Recommend
Great place to work. Supportive and friendly colleagues. Always felt valued. There was a collaborative culture and I was lucky enough to have the chance to work in a number of roles and gain valuable skills and experience.

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Shared on 19 November 2017

It depends on how desperate they to fill the role. I experienced either forensically searching technical interviews or hurried and superficial Skype sessions, with nothing in between.. On a positive note, they do not ask questions like "if you were a biscuit, which would you be?" or any of that nonsense.

It depends on how desperate th...

Shared on 11 October 2017

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