Great people and learning opportunities, but career progression can be challenging - Anonymous employee Lion Employee Review

Career progression from junior roles can be very difficult. For employees starting in entry-level roles, progressing into commercial or specialist positions can be a long and frustrating process. Progression often felt influenced by strong emphasis on development plans rather than potential and past experience, internal dynamics and relationships rather than a transparent, merit-based process. At times, it seemed that who you knew or where you sat within the organisation had more impact on career opportunities than performance, initiative, or capability. This made it difficult for ambitious employees to see a clear path forward, even when they consistently delivered strong results.