Does UCAS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UCAS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UCAS. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UCAS?

75% of UCAS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UCAS 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UCAS?

Software Engineer (5) , Account Manager (3) , Data Scientist (3) , Information Technology (3) , Manager (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Customer Experience Partner (2) , Customer Manager (2) , Customer Service (2) , Customer Service Advisor (2) , Human Resources (2) , Junior Software Engineer (2) , Lead Data Scientist (2) , Marketing (2) , Senior Manager (2)

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

"Great people to work with" ((in 23 reviews)); "Helpful and friendly colleagues." ((in 11 reviews)); "Good benefits and an office culture" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good staff wellbeing" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great building and environment to work in." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Low pay and lack of progression" ((in 8 reviews)); "i chose to leave due to awful management)." ((in 7 reviews)); "Poor leadership, lack of accountability." ((in 7 reviews)); "Backstabbing culture / thrown under the bus" ((in 6 reviews)); "They don’t offer high salaries" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed UCAS locations?

Cheltenham , Gloucester , London , Bristol , Guildford , Kenilworth

UCAS Reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(171 total reviews)

Jo Saxton

65% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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UCAS has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 171 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UCAS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

171 reviews

5.0

7 Jun 2026

Strong work environment, but pay is on the low side

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Strong work environment prioritizing employee wellbeing

Cons

Pay is a bit low compared to industry standards

2.0

4 May 2026

Mission-driven work, but culture stifles creativity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Mission driven work and good balance

Cons

Top down, protectionist culture that stifles autonomy and creativity.

4.0

20 Jan 2026

Great environment to work

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great staff and flexible working

Cons

Limited chances for career advancement

UCAS Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the working environment, supportive colleagues, and flexible working at UCAS. We also appreciate your comment about career progression and recognise the importance of clear development opportunities. This is an area we continue to focus on as we look to support growth and progression across all roles. Wishing you every success for the future. Elaine Chandler, Chief People Officer

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