SEA LIFE Reviews
55% would recommend to a friend
(95 total reviews)
100% approve of CEO
Found 95 of over 110 reviews
Updated 20 Nov 2023
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- "There is often unprofessional behavior from both management and employees that will go untreated." (in 13 reviews)
- "Extremely low salary, undervalued by company, Company doesn't contribute enough resources or funds to conservation" (in 4 reviews)
- "totally toxic work culture and creepy managment filling their desks with very young girls, my ability to do my job was constantly questioned because apparently i wasnt as good as a girl would be in dealing with kids and being fun." (in 3 reviews)
- 5.024 Jul 2023Costume CharacterFormer Employee, less than 1 yearLondon, England
Pros
Felt welcomed to the team and very included. Good training and very good energy throughout the staff
Cons
Could pay more, could put more of an effort to keep staff even when in seasonal contracts
- 4.026 Sept 2023Front of HouseCurrent EmployeeGlasgow, Scotland
Pros
Good employee benefits and good coworkers
Cons
Seasonal work, could have used more hours
- 3.013 Sept 2023AquaristFormer Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
I worked with an amazing, caring team of people
Cons
Extremely low salary, undervalued by company, Company doesn't contribute enough resources or funds to conservation
- 2.05 Sept 2023EmployeeFormer EmployeeBlackpool, England
Pros
- fun job - nice team
Cons
- management - unfair hours
- 4.028 Apr 2023Team LeaderFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsScarborough, England
Pros
I had a great time working for Sea Life, it is a fun energetic atmosphere. Perfect part-time job while studying.
Cons
Management can be a little stressed, I guess this comes from the pressures above, I'm just glad I didn't have to deal with that.
- 3.027 Jun 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Few good benefits with park tickets
Cons
Over worked and underpaid. Not enough opportunities for progression
- 4.03 Mar 2023Guest Experience HostFormer Employee, less than 1 yearBrighton, England
Pros
Management are nice and put nice events on for staff, not run that strictly, good people, good fun most of the time
Cons
The pay isn’t too great
- 1.021 Apr 2022Customer ExperienceFormer Employee, less than 1 year
Pros
pros? well being around the fish is cool, teaching the youngens about the crabs and sea creatures. not much else. if youre young like me then bank holidays and weekends are essentially just days of the week so work life balance is alright
Cons
As a young male, as soon as i joined this company i was barraged by the young girls here who constantly gossip, trap you and cause problems, i tried to ignore it, but when i could and i bit back they went running to managment. totally toxic work culture and creepy managment filling their desks with very young girls, my ability to do my job was constantly questioned because apparently i wasnt as good as a girl would be in dealing with kids and being fun. i wasnt even given a chance. if you're a male DO NOT JOIN THIS COMPANY. please dont make the same mistake i did. not to mention you'll find yourself ran off your feet for such a measly wage. others who dont care just letting everyone else do the work. zero job security, pathetic benefits package. progression? ha, youll be sacked before they promote you. lazy animal care team never cleaning. its a pig sty. if youve ever worked in sales, then you know what its like being forced to talk to people that really dont want to be spoken to. imagine that but 10times more invasive. constantly watched on the cameras as well. 2/10
- 3.08 Feb 2023AquaristFormer Employee, less than 1 yearBrighton, England
Pros
Opportunity to work with amazing animals
Cons
Pay is dreadful for the overtime you're expected to do
- 5.08 Feb 2023AquaristFormer EmployeeBirmingham, England
Pros
Great staff and lovely working environment
Cons
I needed something will less hours
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SEA LIFE has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 110 reviews left anonymously by employees. 55% of employees would recommend working at SEA LIFE to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.
55% of SEA LIFE employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated SEA LIFE 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.
