Bath Spa University Reviews

Pros

Friendly and supportive. More agile and less bureaucratic than larger Universities. Beautiful campus. Flexible working available. Focus on creativity, innovation and enterprise. Sustainability is a priority.

Cons

Limited infrastructure / availability of management information, although this is improving.

Pros

Friendly, supportive environment, collegial and there are opportunities

Cons

Small, salary is lower than most

Pros

Grounds lovely,community of workers and students. Busy structured work,benefits and work conditions.

Cons

No real pay rise for a decade. Poor communication between and in departments.

Pros

Beautiful campus with some very supportive colleagues

Cons

What was a successful, niche organisation is struggling in the corporate world

Pros

Beautiful campus to walk on. Especially to clear the mind. Not too far to travel to from city centre Summer time it’s a beautiful site to be on

Cons

Long hours. Bad pay. Contradicting staff Backstabbing staff Lazy staff Student narcotic issues and behaviour issues where welfare/senior staff do nothing about the issues (bums on seats)

Pros

Work-Life balance can be good Friendly on the surface (stay professional and guarded though) Campus is Fresh Supportive colleagues in most schools Good IT support - (You will need this!)

Cons

Managerial and financial austerity Weak HR allows bullying and coercion Student culture is ultra transactional and individualistic Promotion prospects are low - Career stagnation is a common discussion point Communal hot-desking (most tutors don't use the spaces unless teaching). IT systems are cheap and lack investment