Not the culture they preach - Business Development Manager Fortem (UK) Employee Review

1.0
6 Mar 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The salary is good for the sector and the bonus scheme is generous. Training was always provided for me when requested.

Cons

The business is incredibly cliquey and not very welcoming unless you get in the in crowd. You'll see a lot written about the culture and how unique it is but 90% of people who think the business has a good culture have never worked anywhere else and do not realise the culture is the same if not better at other businesses. Nothing seems to be done until it has everyone's managers approval essentially meaning every little decision needs sign off from the MD. You will be sold the dream at interview and told there are lots of opportunities but this is untrue unless you're a management trainee. The business handled the Coronavirus pandemic badly - didn't allow for working from home until a day after lockdown (asked people to come into work for one day after the announcement to put provisions in place) and then encouraging people back to the offices in July and still encouraging back during November/December when cases rose.

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5.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really lovely hardworking and professional culture throughout the business. We have a real sense of purpose and are able to use our experience and autonomy to support our clients and their tenants. Never afraid to do things differently, advancing to adapt to the industry but always having the social housing tenants at the heart of everything. Excellent additional benefits, a yearly salary increase and an all round great bunch of people.

Cons

Fast paced, always busy, but if you're not afraid of that you will be fine.

5.0
26 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good career development opportunities Friendly, caring senior leadership team Ambitious growth plans for the business Great office environment with full encouragement for anyone to come forward with ideas

Cons

None, it's a really great place to work

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