Question 1

Is Lancaster University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Lancaster University has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 724 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at Lancaster University to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lancaster University have been left by employees working as Student Ambassador, PhD Student and Graduate Student.

Question 2

Does Lancaster University pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lancaster University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lancaster University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Lancaster University?

Accepted Answer

91% of Lancaster University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Lancaster University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lancaster University?

Accepted Answer

Student Ambassador (68), PhD Student (27), Research Associate (25), Lecturer (24), Graduate Student (23), Research Assistant (13), Senior Research Associate (11), Professor (9), Teaching Assistant (9), Administrative Assistant (8), Bar Staff (8), Graduate Teaching Assistant (7), Postdoctoral Research Associate (6), Researcher (6), Associate Lecturer (5)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Lancaster University according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good pay and also flexible" ((in 38 reviews)); "Most colleagues are friendly and helpful" ((in 30 reviews)); "very good research environments and friendly staff" ((in 29 reviews)); "Lovely community with great people" ((in 28 reviews)); "Campus is nice" ((in 25 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Lancaster University according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Salary is low" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor management and low funds/ technical equipment." ((in 13 reviews)); "Lack of trust from senior management." ((in 11 reviews)); "No career progression for Professional Services staff." ((in 4 reviews)); "If you have to: make sure your supervisor is an English person; who is older than you and had more life experience than you." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 7

What Lancaster University locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

London, Lancaster

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