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"good work life balance and relaxed atmosphere" (in 27 reviews)
"Flexible working arrangements are available" (in 28 reviews)
"The salary is very low compared with similar roles in the private sector (even taking into account wider benefits)" (in 10 reviews)
"Senior Managers can be very hard to approach" (in 8 reviews)
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time
Pros
Flexible working, pension, parental leave, variety of work and career prospects
Cons
Lower pay than private sector equivalent, inherently political nature of job
Pros
- Exposure to Government processes and some very bright minds
Cons
- Slow pace at times
Advice to Management
- More opportunities to develop
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time
Pros
Huge range of experiences available
Cons
Lack of control over postings
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time
Pros
Great culture, good benefits, good pension, interesting work.
Cons
The only thing I can think of is the Bureaucracy can be quite a boring aspect of the job.
I worked at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time
Pros
Colleagues were a pleasure to work with
Cons
Treatment of staff
Work culture
Zero prospects
Awful environment
Advice to Management
Overhaul your services
Pros
Work life balance
Great people
Interesting work
Good relationships between teams and managers
Cons
Cannot offer a graduate or future work position despite experience and training and receiving very positive feedback
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
lots of perks, flexi, childcare, different areas and departments to build your career
Cons
large agencies mean that parking can be an issue
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Employee engagement and wellbeing are priorities for government departments. Training is structured and well supported. Lots of variety and opportunities.
Cons
Pay and benefits are often lower compared to private sector benchmarks.
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time
Pros
Interesting, important work. Good colleagues. Opportunities to take responsibility on some of the most important issues.
Cons
Only way to move up is to move departments or teams. Means that good performance isn't rewarded as it should be.
I have been working at Civil Service United Kingdom full-time
Pros
Clear pay structure, defined hierarchy, good benefits.
Cons
Inept dealing with staff who bully or act aggressively with other staff
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