We are a Further Education vocational college and University Centre based on two campuses in Rochdale and Middleton situated north-east of Manchester. Here at Hopwood Hall College & University Centre, we have an in-depth understanding of the skills required in the 21st Century and offer a huge range vocational courses from foundation level through to foundation degrees. The College has, over recent years, received more than £30 million in capital investment which includes the remodelling of our Rochdale Campus, the new Technology Centre at Middleton Campus and our new state-of-the-art Learning Resource Centres. More importantly we are continually investing and refurbishing our estate with a new Image Salon and licenced restaurant which opened in September 2013 and the expansion of our Centre for Life Sciences. Working at Hopwood Hall College: Hopwood Hall College employs approximately 500 staff in both teaching and learning and support services. Staff are based at either our Middleton or Rochdale Campus. Hopwood Hall College is an equal opportunities employer. Our Equality & Diversity statement is designed to ensure that unfair discrimination does not take place in any part of our recruitment process. Staff benefits: Working at Hopwood Hall College comes a wide range of benefits including generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, plus a final salary pension scheme. Staff also have free access to internet and email facilities. Other non-contractual benefits include: • free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena • a Health Cash Plan • purchase loans for computers and bikes • salary sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers • on-site nursery (Rochdale Campus) • credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance • free on-site parking