Pros
Friendly colleagues and an ambitious business with clear growth aspirations. The company is investing in marketing and works closely with an external agency to support its digital and communications activity.
Cons
My experience was brief, but I found expectations, responsibilities and measures of success less clear than expected during onboarding. The role involved working across both internal teams and external partners, and prospective candidates may benefit from seeking clarity on reporting lines, decision-making responsibilities and how success will be measured during probation.
The environment appeared to be relationship-driven, and new starters may find it helpful to spend time understanding existing ways of working and stakeholder dynamics. While I was encouraged to slow down, I had already begun developing new initiatives and external partnerships, which left me feeling that expectations around pace, priorities and role remit were not fully aligned from the outset.
A more structured onboarding process, with clearer objectives and regular feedback during the early weeks, would help new employees settle into the role and understand where they can add value most effectively.