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    University of Birmingham Reviews

    Updated 16 March 2019
    214 reviews

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    • "No cons to working at University of Birmingham" (in 5 reviews)

    • "Pay is average and also not a very long contract" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Work environment at Bham University"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time

      Pros

      Great campus, international team, relaxed environment, inexpensive city

      Cons

      some buildings are very old

    2. "A great place to work in the most part although, support for staff is not their when needed."

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      Current Employee - Research Technician in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - Research Technician in Birmingham, England
      Doesn't Recommend

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      A great place to do research and collaborate with other scientists.

      Cons

      University as a whole is not good at looking after or retaining their staff or postgraduate students. Little or no support with issues such as bullying mental health issues . All efforts are focused on attracting new students and staff with specific backgrounds to boost ratings and image. Current staff in my department don't even have anywhere to eat lunch.

      Advice to Management

      More focus on the well being of current staff is needed.

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    3. "Research Fellow"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Birmingham full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly and helpful environment. Public engagement and teaching opportunities

      Cons

      Bureaucracy issues in terms of the release of approved funds, IT issues not resolved as fast as they should

    4. "Modest"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Birmingham full-time

      Pros

      University with excellent reputation and culture

      Cons

      Low salaries, poor senior management and unexcused competition

    5. "Student Representative"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham part-time

      Pros

      Great pay for students who want part time work

      Cons

      None that come to mind

    6. "Ambassador"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham part-time

      Pros

      Fun, easy work and very relaxed

      Cons

      Nothing to mention had a good time

    7. "Lab demonstrator since and Tutorial supporter since"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Birmingham part-time

      Pros

      I worked as Lab demonstrator and Tutorial supporter since September 2016 at the University of Birmingham until now.

      Cons

      Only 8 to 10 hours per week

    8. "Moving in the right direction"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great team collaboration, sense of pride in work and excellent annual leave.

      Cons

      Often competing priorities and limited funding to drive new initiatives.

      Advice to Management

      Encourage more entrepreneurial spirit within and across professional services.

    9. "PhD Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time

      Pros

      Great Campus and PGR support

      Cons

      Construction work slow, communication between departments isn't great.

    10. "Chemical engineering department- depends on which group you work with"

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      Current Employee - PhD Researcher in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - PhD Researcher in Birmingham, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      You often get access to other labs/departments in order to use their access
      Most of the people especially international are friendly

      Cons

      In some groups no one will care about you and you may not get help at all
      Better management and organisation instead of focusing on health and safety and wasting time on all the unnecessary trainings/inductions