On the 13th of November, UCQ celebrated a monumental achievement at the prestigious Investors in People Awards 2024, held at Old Billingsgate in London. Outshining other entries, UCQ was named Employer of the Year 2024 – Platinum (0-49 employees) – a recognition that highlights our unwavering dedication to our people.
At UCQ, we firmly believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success. Their wellbeing, development, and engagement are not just priorities but core values that drive everything we do. Entering the awards was an opportunity to celebrate this commitment, benchmark our progress from Gold to Platinum accreditation, and showcase our alignment with Investors in People principles like integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As a Higher and Further Education Institution, our success is built on the strength of our team. The awards process enabled us to honor their contributions, highlight how we support their growth, and ultimately enhance the experience we deliver to our students and employer network.
Being shortlisted as a finalist was already an incredible achievement, reflecting years of dedication to building a strong, people-focused culture. Winning the award has elevated that pride to new heights.
Our Vice Principal, Michelle Elliott MBA, expressed her pride in the team, saying:
“It is such an honour to win this prestigious award. This achievement couldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of everyone at UCQ. You are the heart of this amazing company, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this incredible journey with you.”
This recognition reinforces our position as a leader in people management and supports our ongoing mission to attract top-tier talent, ensuring that we continue to deliver excellence to students and partners alike.
Winning this award isn’t just about recognition—it’s about validating the progress we’ve made and energising us for the journey ahead. As part of the Investors in People community, we remain committed to continuously improving how we support and empower our staff. This framework has guided us in adapting to the changing needs of our people and the education sector, ensuring we stay at the forefront of best practices in organisational development.
A Big Thank You
We want to extend our gratitude to Investors in People for this incredible honor and to our amazing team for making UCQ such an outstanding place to work. This award is for you.
Here’s to the continued success of UCQ and the people who make it all possible!