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4.0
29 June 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salaries are fairly good for public sector (depending on role). Entry level roles are paid close to 30k Colleagues are friendly Great hours/work life balance - flexi time is always approved, holiday allowance is generous. If flexi time is used to its fullest extent it gives an extra 24 days holiday per year on top of the 25 standard days. The work in my role is fairly varied. The organisation is expanding so there are regular opportunities for progression It is possible to work anywhere in the country on the same salary (no London weighting)

Cons

The Dispute Support team are horribly overstretched and are forced to be on the phone 24/7. I don't work in this team but I would avoid it if I was looking for a job here. They have a much higher staff turnover rate than the rest of the organisation.

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3.0
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Pros

Good salary compared to similar roles. Strong pension scheme, which is a real benefit long term. Fully remote working offers great flexibility and work-life balance. There are some additional benefits which are appreciated and add value overall Fantastic individuals doing the role who will help you

Cons

Annual leave is less competitive compared to similar roles in the industry, and performance targets do not adequately take time off into account, which can make them feel unrealistic at times. The role can feel quite siloed, as individuals are solely responsible for their own caseload, with limited collaboration or support. This means you need to be highly disciplined and confident in managing your own time and workload. There is very little recognition or encouragement from management, which can impact morale over time. The probation process is a particular concern — it is poorly structured, inconsistently managed, and unnecessarily stressful. The lack of clarity and support during this period has led to significant frustration, and in some cases has been a key factor in staff considering leaving the organisation.

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2.0
31 May 2026
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Pros

Good pay Flexible working Remote working Helpful and experienced peers.

Cons

Focus on targets as priority takes away from quality and customer focus. Targets not adjusted for absence. This creates unfair pressure when using holiday allowance or if sickness absence. Many staff avoid taking leave or have to work extra on return. Change is not well co-ordinated and often communicated to staff last minute without allowance for time to bed in. Teams and line management changed frequently, making difficult to grow sense of team and support helpful when remote working. Can feel like factory line at times.

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