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    University of Birmingham Reviews

    Updated 17 November 2018
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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. "Teaching assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at University of Birmingham part-time

      Pros

      Flexible working time
      Well paid
      Friendly staff

      Cons

      Repeating task
      Average management
      Lack of challenge

    2. "The Vale Village - great overall experience"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Assistant in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - Customer Service Assistant in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Friendly managers, work at your own pace

      Cons

      Not much room for career progression

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    3. "Very good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      Pros

      Perfect environment to work for senior researchers

      Cons

      The weather and the city are not the best in Europe

    4. "A Good University with decent student prospects"

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      Current Employee - Student in Birmingham, England
      Current Employee - Student in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      A prestigious university in the Midlands with some good prospects for students. The campus is beautiful but currently undergoing a huge makeover.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, the ongoing work around campus has caused some disruption and the takes away from the beauty of the campus. There is also a large reported issue with the lack of mental health support for students.

    5. "OPERATIONS MANAGER"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Birmingham, England
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Birmingham, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Very professional organisation with high standards and compliance structure.

      Cons

      Temporary staff members on the project were not competent for the project.

      Advice to Management

      A screening process for future candidates would be ideal for certain bespoke projects.

    6. "Teaching Experience at University of Birmingham"

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      Current Employee - Teaching Assistant in London, England
      Current Employee - Teaching Assistant in London, England

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

      Pros

      It is an inclusive working environment. For the most part, lecturers are easy to reach and ask questions. Time scheduling is easy and effective.

      Cons

      There are continuous changes to the programmes and a lot of bureaucracy.

    7. "Part Time Teaching Fellow"

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      Former Employee - Teaching Fellow
      Former Employee - Teaching Fellow
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Opportunities to learn, good pay

      Cons

      Delay in payment, bureaucratic structure

      Advice to Management

      Spent several years as a teaching fellow at the University of Birmingham. Good opportunities to learn from experienced lecturers in delivering lectures, designing teaching materials, assessment etc.

    8. "student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Birmingham full-time

      Pros

      They have cutting edge facilities

      Cons

      the pool table in chem eng building is bad

    9. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      great surroundings, training opportunities and always room to progress

      Cons

      doesnt pay as much as other universities

    10. Helpful (2)

      "Administrator University of Birmingham"

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      Former Employee - Programmer Administrator in Birmingham, England
      Former Employee - Programmer Administrator in Birmingham, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at University of Birmingham part-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Nus discount and most staff friendly

      Cons

      Not enough staff more managers

      Advice to Management

      More staff on ground level

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