Imperial College Union has joined an elite group of organisations that hold the Investors in People Gold award this week. The Investors in People standard accredits organisations that excel at leading, supporting and managing their staff and is recognised world-wide.
Imperial College Union was awarded the basic standard in February 2015 and less than a year later the Union has been awarded the gold standard, which is only achieved by 7% of the 15,000 organisations that hold accreditation. Awarded by Investors in People assessors, the gold award judges an organisations ability to meet over 125 of 130 criteria through a series of interviews with staff members. Successful accreditation against the Investors in People Gold standard is the sign of a great employer, an outperforming place to work and a clear commitment to sustainability.
Joe Cooper, Managing Director, Imperial College Union said “Imperial College Union is led by student officers and its army of volunteers, but it needs a team of highly talented, engaged and committed staff to ensure that the Union delivers on its strategic vision of being recognised as a leader in student development and engagement. I am incredibly proud that the ongoing hard work of our team of staff and our management team, and the commitment of our Board of Trustees to staff development, has been recognised with this prestigious award. Imperial College Union is a great place to work, and this means we can provide students with even better activities, representation support and development opportunities”.
Louise Lindsay, Director of HR, Imperial College London said "This external recognition of the high standards of staff development and professional practice is a great achievement for the Union. The award is well deserved and reflects the transformative journey the Union have undertaken over the last few years in staff development and engagement. An exemplary role model for others to follow."
By holding this award the Union clearly demonstrates that it is a great place to work, helping us to better recruit and retain the best possible staff who in turn can continue to provide the best services to our members and excel in our mission to enhance the student experience at Imperial College London.
