University of Cambridge FAQ
Have questions about working at University of Cambridge? Read answers to frequently asked questions to help you make a choice before applying to a job or accepting a job offer.
Whether it's about compensation and benefits, culture and diversity, or you're curious to know more about the work environment, find out from employees what it's like to work at University of Cambridge.
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16 November 2019
Does University of Cambridge offer massages?
Pros
Flexible hours and free coffee
Cons
Low pay is a down side
Advice to Management
Please value your postdoctoral fellows a bit more.
Flexible hours and free coffee
16 November 2019
9 June 2021
Does University of Cambridge have a pension plan?
Pros
Good benefits such as sick pay, maternity pay and pension. Access to training courses.
Cons
Lacking a fair and regular appraisal process to review achievements. No focus on career progression.
Good benefits such as sick pay, maternity pay and pension.
9 June 2021
28 June 2021
Does University of Cambridge offer parental leave?
Pros
Generous annual leave allowance, relaxed working environment, good colleagues, respectful, flexible attitudes to working patterns, generous maternity leave, opportunities to network and connect with lots of different people in a variety of subject areas, internal opportunities.
Cons
Contracted roles/ not permanent positions, male dominated particularly in high paid positions, mostly female staff in administrative roles (low paid), pay isn't reflective of cost of living in area, career development is quite passive
Generous annual leave allowance, relaxed working environment, good colleagues, respectful, flexible attitudes to working patterns, generous maternity leave, opportunities to network and connect with lots of different people in a variety of subject areas, internal opportunities.
28 June 2021
30 January 2020
Does University of Cambridge assist with or provide childcare?
Pros
Stimulating working environment, great holiday, emergency care and pension benefits.
Cons
Short-term contracts, poor redundancy package, average pay, low career progression prospects.
Stimulating working environment, great holiday, emergency care and pension benefits.
30 January 2020
4 March 2021
What is health insurance like at University of Cambridge?
Pros
Great to do science and collaboration. Nice mentoring for career development.
Cons
Lack of private health insurance
Lack of private health insurance
4 March 2021
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