University of Leicester Employee Reviews about "people"
79% would recommend to a friend
(40 total reviews)
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Found 40 of over 416 reviews
Updated 29 Nov 2023
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- "Very poor HR, senior management are overly political, too many incompetent managers that make life miserable for subordinates" (in 6 reviews)
- "For the number of students that I taught, I do not think the salary was enough,maybe the university is only hood for part tome jobs no offence" (in 6 reviews)
Reviews about "people"
Return to all Reviews- 5.024 Jul 2021Research AssistantCurrent EmployeeLeicester, England
Pros
It's such a diverse city and the university reflects this diversity. The people are friendly and you really get to know everyone across your department.
Cons
Budgetary constraints, as with all UK universities! Especially when it comes to research funding.
- 4.014 Mar 2016Student AmbassadorFormer Employee, more than 1 yearLeicester, England
Pros
Really great way of getting sales/people skills. Have to be able to easily approach and talk to people knowledgeably and confidently. Pay was good. Fun meeting prospective students.
Cons
Few hours, needed another job to sub it.
University of Leicester Response8yPersonal development and fun - sounds like the perfect job! Thanks for your review.
- 4.08 Jun 2019Research AssistantFormer Intern, less than 1 year
Pros
Very helpful and welcoming bunch of people
Cons
The office is a bit small and crowded
- 5.019 Oct 2019PhD StudentCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Support from senior members of staff, activities for socialising with others from department.
Cons
Not many opportunities to meet other people from different departments.
- 5.03 May 2019Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Great team of people to work with
Cons
Pay not amazing but it is what it is
- 1.022 Feb 2020Mental Health TrainerFormer EmployeeLeicester, England
Pros
Used to be a great place to work
Cons
Staff morale low constant disputes people overworked and under appreciated.
- 2.08 May 2014ResearcherCurrent Employee, more than 10 yearsLeicester, England
Pros
Good academics and students. Facilities good. Good gym and arts centre. Reputation of university has risen. Nice people to work with.
Cons
Senior management is very poor. They don't seem to empathise with those who have to deliver - the admin people are very stressed and this is shown by the numbers off with stress and the highthe admin people are very stressed and this is shown by the numbers off with stress and the highthe admin people are very stressed and this is shown by the numbers off with stress and the high staff turnover. HR and research finance are particularly bad. There are quite high levels of demoralisation. The university management simply seems to be driven by money. Old-fashioned values of public and community service are ignored.
1 - 5.020 Apr 2023Information TechnologyFormer Employee
Pros
Lots of nice people work there
Cons
Some annoying processes, not a lot cash to spend on projects
- 1.07 Jun 2014Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
Most people are friendly enough. The University has some really lovely grounds and Victoria Park is right next to the main campus.
Cons
Zero support - awful management. A culture of blame and fear and the worst politics I've ever known. Some baseless investment decision have nearly financially ruined the place.
