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"Lots of holidays, flexible working hours" (in 4 reviews)
"work life balance, was working as a financial advisor to assist student for financial enquires" (in 3 reviews)
"office politics amongst the senior management team" (in 5 reviews)
"Commuting from Wigan is just far enough but you see a different side to people on public transport" (in 2 reviews)
I have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time
Pros
Flexible, supportive,good environment to work.
Cons
None is there to mention.
Advice to Management
None
I have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time
Pros
Great personal development
Amazing team
Cons
Pay grades are lower than average
Hard to climb pay grades
Advice to Management
The level of management I deal with daily are amazing
I have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Large variety of student services.
Cons
Lack of a service that provides a relaxing/de-stressing area for students.
I have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Some academic freedom and flexibility.
Cons
Management driven by ludicrous metrics. Changes are decided on without consultation and without thinking them through, and often reversed after a year or two.
Advice to Management
Refrain from micro-managing your academic staff. They know well enough how to do their jobs.
I have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Autonomy. Trust. Encouragement with my own academic progress
Cons
Communication could be improved
Advice to Management
Clearer delivery of expectations
I worked at Manchester Metropolitan University part-time (More than a year)
Pros
Can easily fit around your university schedule and so many skills are learnt all the different job roles.
Cons
The hours can be very long and you may spend many hours on your feet
I have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University part-time (More than a year)
Pros
- Very high pay for students
- Easy to sign up for jobs on the Jobs4Stdents platform
- Wide range of job opportunities (looks great on your CV)
- Flexible working hours around your studies
Cons
- Nothing bad to say
Pros
flexible and reliable overall, good opportunity
Cons
long hours at times, but payed of by good hourly pay
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I worked at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
It's close to University of Manchester, if you fancy jumping ship.
Cons
Bullying culture. Like no other workplace I have ever worked. Bullied, literally, to within an inch of my life.
They have a history and culture of suspending individuals who raise valid grievances and shutting them out of all legal and due processes, never mind basic employee and human rights.
All front - no substance managers.
No/poor reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities, despite promote 'two ticks' accreditation and promoting a HR-run equality and diversity group. I got called 'useless' by a Prof because my hip/mobility disability meant I was in too much pain to walk to a meeting. Reason I had to walk 15 mins between campuses for meeting was because MMU failed to provide me with parking to accommodate disability or risk assess my job.
Advice to Management
Stop bullying, Simple as. When you are bullying staff members to the point of suicide, something is very wrong with your practices and culture,
I worked at Manchester Metropolitan University part-time
Pros
This is an extremely laid back place to work. The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome and the managers are down to earth and your relationship with them is just the same as with anyone else. Staff appreciate work that you do and tell you so, they also take care of you if you're working outside in winter etc, or lifting heavy objects. Also, free gym.
Cons
Not much scope for progression long-term, little scope for building a career.
Advice to Management
Keep on keeping on.
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