Cambridge Enterprise recognised as a world-class employer
It has also been awarded highest possible Three Star accreditation by Best Companies, officially recognising it as a World Class Company to Work For.
Best Companies accreditation represents the highest standard of workplace excellence, recognising organisations that genuinely put their people first. A Three Star Accreditation represents “World Class” levels of workplace engagement. Cambridge Enterprise is one of only 43 companies in the UK awarded Three Star Accreditation this year.
In the medium category for businesses with 100-249 employees, Cambridge Enterprise has been ranked as a top decile Best Company to Work For nationally.
Cambridge Enterprise connects, empowers and enables the transformation of Cambridge research into global impact. The organisation has cultivated a supportive, purpose-driven culture, which fuels the organisation’s mission to make a difference in the world.
A key to its success is a holistic approach to employee wellbeing and development. The organisation invests in its people through initiatives such as free private medical insurance, menopause support, mental health resources, and a clear career framework.
In the feedback from over 100 staff members who participated in the Best Companies survey. 85 per cent of staff agreed that the job is good for their own personal growth, highlighting the career development roadmap and the company’s approach to training, learning and development.
Relationships with managers are strong too, with an excellent manager rating of 8.6 out of 10 and with 95% of staff feeling that they can speak with their manager when work is difficult.
The organisation’s strong social conscience is also recognised by staff, with 94% recognising efforts such as support for charitable efforts and environmental responsibility programmes.
Dr Jim Glasheen, Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, said: “Cambridge Enterprise’s rankings in the Best Companies 2025 Lists and its Three Star accreditation as a World Class Company to Work For reflect the outstanding commitment and expertise of our team.
“What stands out to me is the genuinely warm, collaborative spirit that defines our culture. There’s a supportive and informal undertone here that sets us apart and fuels innovation. Our success is built on the curiosity, resilience, and adaptability of our people – qualities that enable us to scale impact, embrace risk, and connect world-class research with real-world applications. I’m proud to be part of a community where people lift each other up and where our collective ambition drives us to achieve more, together."
Cambridge Enterprise connects, empowers and enables the transformation of University of Cambridge research and expertise into global impact. From idea development to market and beyond, it provides services for researchers, innovators and talented teams, including technology development, company creation and acceleration, support for academic consultancy, venture investment and connecting innovation.
A 2023 report found that the University of Cambridge contributes almost £30 billion to the UK economy annually, including £23.1 billion from commercialisation activities.