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    University of Manchester Reviews

    Updated 13 March 2019
    369 reviews

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    Pros

    • "An amazing working environment that provides the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading academics" (in 23 reviews)

    • "Flexible working depending on line manager" (in 21 reviews)

    Cons

    • "There are no cons that I can say about the job" (in 8 reviews)

    • "Limited long-term career prospects since you are often forced to bounce from one fixed term contract to another" (in 7 reviews)

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    1. "Great"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Manchester full-time

      Pros

      Amazing lecturers and support available

      Cons

      One of the cons of studying at Manchester is the high amount of work

    2. "Ambassador"

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      Current Employee - Student Ambassador in Manchester, England
      Current Employee - Student Ambassador in Manchester, England

      I have been working at University of Manchester part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Flexible hours, great experience, meet new people.

      Cons

      Not always availabilities around lecture schedule.

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    3. "Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at University of Manchester full-time

      Pros

      Good flexible working hours available.

      Cons

      No wage and tough work

    4. "Research Fellow"

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      Current Employee - Research Fellow in Manchester, England
      Current Employee - Research Fellow in Manchester, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      High reputation, focus on publication, rules changes a alot

      Cons

      Slow. Weird rules. Feel isolated

    5. "Good opportunity for students"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Manchester, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Manchester, England

      I have been working at University of Manchester part-time

      Pros

      Good exposure to IT issues around halls, and one day training at the beginning of the course.

      Cons

      No real cons, as it's a part time job

    6. "Library"

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

      I have been working at University of Manchester part-time

      Pros

      inclusive culture with training opportunities

      Cons

      No cons, people are very caring

    7. "Master Data Administrator"

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

      I worked at University of Manchester part-time

      Pros

      Great team spirit in the banking and treasury department

      Cons

      Need to enhance standards of working through well defined key performance indicators applicable to all.

    8. "UoM Intern"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at University of Manchester full-time

      Pros

      Very fair salary for job

      Cons

      Competitive environment with difficulty to progress

    9. "Accomadation Tour Guide"

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

      I worked at University of Manchester part-time

      Pros

      Good salary, nice team, flexible job and good way of getting a letter of recommendation.

      Cons

      No real cons apart from the fact I found that the job was not very well advertised, ie lots of friends wanted to apply but had not seen the advertisments and then missed the deadline.

    10. "Experience"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Very good experience and environment.

      Cons

      Nothing to complain. Nothing to worry about.