Aston University Reviews
Updated 13 Jan 2021
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Approve of CEO
John Sunderland
14 Ratings
Pros
"Friendly staff and manageable workload" (in 7 reviews)
"Friendly and welcoming environment to work" (in 7 reviews)
Cons
"There is a big disconnect between senior management and teaching and support staff" (in 5 reviews)
"lecturers can be annoying at times" (in 5 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Dynamic and Forward Thinking Institution"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsI have been working at Aston University full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Student-centered, progressive, friendly, developmental, collaborative, single campus location, city centre location.
Cons
Diversity within the senior leadership team isn't yet representative of the broader staff and student body
"Great neuroscience, pharmacology and life science departments"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Aston University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
World leading research, progressive, friendly
Cons
Small campus, business focus, limited staff numbers
"Good"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Aston University full-time
Pros
Friendly and supportive staff at all levels
Cons
Long work hours at peak times (Autumn term)
Continue reading"great"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Aston University full-time for less than a year
Pros
really flexible, prefect work and life balance
Cons
lower salary, limited space to grow, contract based.
"Great Place to be a Part of the Family"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Aston University full-time
Pros
The people who naturally gravitate to your team The satisfaction of genuinely making a difference The opportunities for personal growth and development
Cons
Can sometimes feel too heavy on KPIs and not on individual circumstances Decisions can sometimes appear erratic and not released within an adequate period of time to the wider team Student satisfaction might sometimes suffer in order to maintain targets and reputation
Continue readingPros
warm and supportive team and environment
Cons
no cons to working at aston
"Great opportunity for students"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Aston University part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible shifts, work when you are available
Cons
N/A, as an ambassador you must work all the main university open days but this is clearly communicated to you when signing up for the role.
"Great Atmosphere"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Aston University full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great environment and resources. Friendly environment
Cons
Not very challenging. Lack of opportunities and promotions.
Pros
Great atmosphere and great teamwork
Cons
Only con at the moment is working remote
"Technically demanding role to support students with differing needs"
I worked at Aston University full-time
Pros
The flexibility was very good
Cons
Lacked on hours offered to work
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