University of Manchester Reviews
Updated 3 Dec 2019
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Nancy Rothwell
16 Ratings
Pros
"You get to know people from the entire university and have flexible working hours" (in 35 reviews)
"An amazing working environment that provides the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading academics" (in 25 reviews)
"Lovely place to work"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at University of Manchester full-time
Pros
Good Atmosphere Diverse Interact with great deal of students
Cons
Poor inhouse operations - things are very slow
University of Manchester2019-12-02"Fair employer with good benefits"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of Manchester full-time for less than a year
Pros
Fair employer with good benefits
Cons
lots of bureaucracy and very old fashioned and slow processes
University of Manchester2019-12-02"A good place to study"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at University of Manchester full-time
Pros
a strong teaching team and wonderful facilities on campus
Cons
An 8-day strike in late November.
University of Manchester2019-11-25"Great way to earn pocket money"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at University of Manchester part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
- Job timings are flexible. - Job is very engaging and seldom feels boring.
Cons
- Some jobs can get physically tiring depending on the role.
University of Manchester2019-11-24"Student Ambassador"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at University of Manchester part-time
Pros
Flexible, exciting, really friendly environment
Cons
None that I know of.
University of Manchester2019-11-20"Great place of work"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of Manchester full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Supportive, great guidance from supervisors
Cons
Need to accomodate childcare slightly better
University of Manchester2019-12-03"Good educational system with great facilities"
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I have been working at University of Manchester full-time
Pros
Very good lecturers and great facilities
Cons
Work load can be demanding especially in engineering. It will help you to learn how to mange the load
University of Manchester2019-11-11"Good research equipment and technician support"
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RecommendsI have been working at University of Manchester full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good research equipment and technician support, Good academic reputation in various disciplines, Good supervisors
Cons
Slow IT department, Some Bureaucracy
University of Manchester2019-11-11"Good university with excellent facilities"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at University of Manchester full-time
Pros
World class teaching with renovations underway to keep up with new developments
Cons
Not many optional courses for engineering
University of Manchester2019-11-09"Overall a great place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at University of Manchester full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Great benefits and good salary for the role
Cons
Lack of promotion opportunities for non-academics
Advice to Management
Make clear paths for progression for non-academic employees
University of Manchester2019-11-21
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