Manchester Metropolitan University Reviews
Updated Dec 4, 2019
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Professor Malcolm Press
30 Ratings
Pros
"So far I' am enjoying my time and learning along the way whilst i' am working at MMU" (in 10 reviews)
"Lots of holidays, flexible working hours" (in 8 reviews)
Cons
"The HR department are the same and will stop you complaining about the problem" (in 3 reviews)
"Disconnect between middle management and the people above them and below them" (in 3 reviews)
"Good PhD"
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RecommendsI have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Lots of support, good university ethos, many training courses
Cons
Small institution can limit number of colleagues on similar projects - depending on your department
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-12-02"Could be so good"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great colleagues, lovely students, new systems
Cons
Management do not care about their staff only their careers
Advice to Management
Listen to your frontline staff
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-12-02"A poorly organised disgrace"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for less than a year
Pros
- Front line staff are great.
Cons
- Weirdly hierarchical. People will ignore sensible ideas purely because you're on a lower salary than they are. - Poor communication between departments and shambolic training. - A convoluted recruitment process, workshops and interviews, only to find out that what you're told during them isn't actually the case once you start the job. - Talk the talk but don't walk the walk. - Full of stuffy awkward people who... have never worked outside of a university and don't understand how a business normally functions. - Zero job security or development. Would rather see good staff leave (or dismiss them) than address their concerns.
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Invest in your people, they are the heart of this university and do an incredible job. You can't just keep letting passionate staff members walk out the door, hoping that you'll eventually have a team of "yes" people - your staff have legitimate concerns that need to be addressed.
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-12-05"Depends on your department really..."
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
You may end up working with some inspirational colleagues
Cons
You'll be dealing with a lot of non traditional students, and depending on which department you end up in depends on your overall experience. No room for progression unless you tick ALOT of the right boxes.
Advice to Management
Too data driven by information that isn't necessarily representative of the thing that is being measured.
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-10-23"Review of MMU"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great resources available to use
Cons
there are no cons for studying/working here
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-09-24"Great and calm environment"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great employee engagement activities such as Engage week
Cons
G4s can't make any impact even if they want to
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-09-20"LLB PeerMentor review job at MMU"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at Manchester Metropolitan University part-time for more than a year
Pros
. Nice supervisors .Flexible working hours
Cons
.No guarantee of work per week
Advice to Management
Perhaps implement a set hour policy for students.
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-10-01"Great place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Interesting work, friendly supportive colleagues.
Cons
Limited progression because people don’t move on.
Advice to Management
Better communication to non management staff
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-09-14"Great place to work in"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
- Great life and Work balance - Freedom in research interests
Cons
- Expensive accomodations - No dedicated desks for Phd students
Manchester Metropolitan University2019-09-11"Excellent company to work for"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Manchester Metropolitan University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Flexible working, great people. VC and COO are the best.
Cons
Not many chances for internal promotion
Advice to Management
Some staff in the higher ranks are not knowledgeable enough.
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