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      Senior Scientific communications manager Interview

      Featured
      25 Mar 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cheadle, North West England, England
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at UK Biobank (Cheadle, North West England, England) in Mar 2026

      Interview

      I interviewed with UK Biobank last week and had the most positive experience, I think I've ever had. It was incredibly efficient and smooth. Both Tommy and Kate were warm, professional, and easy to talk to throughout. My first step was a phone interview with Tommy, who clearly explained the role and asked some questions in a very relaxed way. It made it much easier to give good answers. I was invited to an in-person interview within a few days, and the offer followed shortly after that. The whole process took less than a week, which was impressive. The interview included a presentation, and it felt like the focus was on whether I could actually do the job, rather than trying to catch me out with tricky questions. That made a big difference. It felt like a genuine, human process. In a time when many companies rely heavily on AI or impersonal processes, this really stood out for me. The experience felt personal and respectful from start to finish. Really impressed again. Although the role wasn't quite right for me in the end, I came away with a very positive impression and would definitely be interested in opportunities with UK Biobank in the future. Thank you!

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      Question 1

      The questions were targeted at getting answers specific to the requirements of the job and also about ways of working, e.g. prioritisation, team management. The interviewers very warm and professional.
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      UK Biobank response
      2mo
      Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our process and that it felt smooth, personal, and respectful throughout. Creating a human and supportive interview experience is something we care deeply about, so it’s fantastic to hear that came through so clearly. It’s especially great to hear your feedback about Talent Acquisition team’s support throughout. We’re proud of the way our teams approach interviews, focusing on meaningful conversations and giving candidates the opportunity to show what they can do. While we understand the role wasn’t quite the right fit this time, we’re really pleased to hear you’d consider opportunities with us in the future — we’d love to stay in touch. We’re always looking for ways to keep improving, so feedback like this is incredibly valuable in helping us continue to build a positive experience for everyone. Thanks again, and we wish you all the very best.