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    University of Birmingham Reviews

    Updated 13 September 2018
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    • "No cons to working at University of Birmingham" (in 5 reviews)

    • "Difficult to get a permanent position" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "cleaning operative"

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      Current Employee - Cleaning Operative in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - Cleaning Operative in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Birmingham part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      very good employer, good management ,trustfully

      Cons

      professionalise , very kind , good payment ,

      Advice to Management

      no comment

    2. "Great employer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      Pros

      Great working environment, passionate staff.

      Cons

      No cons to my knowledge.

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    3. "MSc Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Facilities and Faculties are excellent. Study environment is good.

      Cons

      Not organised and executed properly.

    4. "A fantastic to work!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time

      Pros

      It's great to be part of a thriving academic community with (mainly!) engaged and enthusiastic students.

      Cons

      There can be the potential to get stuck at a certain grade on the pay scale.

    5. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time

      Pros

      Flexible working, good remuneration

      Cons

      Varied approach to management across University.

    6. "Events organiser"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Birmingham part-time

      Pros

      Good place to work as you can meet so many people and create many activities for the students.

      Cons

      Sometimes can be though, especially during 12 hour shifts.

    7. "Research Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Birmingham, England
      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at University of Birmingham full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Excellent place to work
      Friendly Staff
      Good Employee Briefing
      Good Library facilities
      Good Sports facilities

      Cons

      A lot of paperwork
      Sometimes face issues with computers
      Poor support staff (IT Wing)
      Room heating is very bad
      Sometimes coordination is difficult

    8. "Lecturer (assistant prof)"

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      Current Employee - Lecturer in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - Lecturer in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Friendly working environment, research opportunities, good students.

      Cons

      None really. I just never warmed up to the city itself.

      Advice to Management

      Improve pay ratios between senior and ECR staff!

    9. "Excellent"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Birmingham, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Birmingham, England

      I worked at University of Birmingham full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      T+C's, facilities, colleagues, family friendly

      Cons

      no real cons working here

    10. "Research associate"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Birmingham full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good balance working/ personal life

      Cons

      Too much paperwork and out of date facilities

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