University of Leicester FAQ
Have questions about working at University of Leicester? 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 Leicester.
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22 February 2021
What is health insurance like at University of Leicester?
Pros
good pay and hours so good
Cons
bad health and safety at times
bad health and safety at times
22 February 2021
11 January 2021
Does University of Leicester have a pension plan?
Pros
Lovely people, good pension, nice culture
Cons
Slow, behind the times, unorganised
Lovely people, good pension, nice culture
11 January 2021
14 February 2019
How are the career development opportunities at University of Leicester?
Pros
very professional, bright, proactive, good international exposure, good place to live, efficient electrical systems, state of the art computing environments, great condition, surrounding community a good urban place to live, promotes climate friendly transport, and energy use
Cons
lots of bureaucracy, very tight security, very rigid, inadequate pay for the cost of living, poor opportunities for advancement, not adequate gender representation in key fields.
Advice to Management
Seek out and hire more women in science and engineering. -- there are three times more men than women. Hire men and women of color. The students are from everywhere (Asia, Africa, South America) and speak a multitude of languages, but the faculty is 95% white, Caucasian! The intent is teach students the kind of world they could create in their home countries, but we fail them by practicing the world of the status quo.
lots of bureaucracy, very tight security, very rigid, inadequate pay for the cost of living, poor opportunities for advancement, not adequate gender representation in key fields.
14 February 2019
16 January 2019
What kind of career opportunities exist at University of Leicester?
Pros
Good Leaning opportunities International exposure Good Work life balance and freedom
Cons
A bit difficult for international candidates to find the cultural fit Visa issues if you are not from the UK
Advice to Management
Focusing on ground level development would help .
Good Leaning opportunities
16 January 2019
17 March 2020
Does University of Leicester have any sort of mentoring programme?
Pros
Colleagues have been great, friendly and supportive. Work is satisfying.
Cons
Had no mentor. Too little structure. Have no performance based pay.
Had no mentor.
17 March 2020
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