We are a Further Education vocational college based on two campuses in Rochdale and Middleton, situated north-east of Manchester. 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.

Investing for the future 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 the Riverside Salon and Riverside Restaurant as well as the expansion of our Centre for Life Sciences.

Two campuses, one college community – a great place to work! 

Our Rochdale campus is based in the town centre with good access to the local shops and amenities. It’s also great for lunchtime walks along the Rochdale canal.

Both sites have ample free parking and subsidised restaurants.

“Hopwood Hall College is a place where students, in great facilities and supported by wonderful staff, are able to achieve their full potential and secure a bright future”

Julia Heap (Principal and Chief Executive) 

“I’m really happy to have returned to work at Hopwood Hall after 13 years, having first joined the college as a graduate and staying for over five years. It feels a bit like coming home.”

Laura Sousa, Marketing Officer

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Career average pension scheme
• Free gym membership at our Middleton Campus Sports Arena
• Purchase loans for computers and bikes
• Staff discount at the College’s Riverside Salon, Sports Arena and Holiday Clubs
• On-site nursery (Rochdale Campus)
• Credit union for savings, low cost loans and life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• On-site Dog Kennels (spaces not guaranteed)
• An electric and hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme (with charging points on site) 
• A cycle to work scheme 
• Discounted public transport tickets 
• Generous holiday entitlement (Teaching staff: 53 days, Business Support staff: 28 days plus bank holidays
• Christmas/New Year closure and the opportunity to buy additional holidays)
• Subsidised bistro and refectory

Our Values:

Accountability - underpins our leadership.

Integrity - guides our choices.

Ambition - drives our expectations.

Inclusion -  shapes our actions.

Belonging and enjoyment -  fuel our culture.

We live our values with clarity, courage and as one team, making principled decisions in the service of learners, staff, employers and the wider community. 

We always do the right thing.