Good employer previously but going downhill - Anonymous-administrative Solihull MBC Employee Review

3.0
26 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits, up to 30 days leave, employee assistance program, flexible working, LGPS Pension.

Cons

Due to financial situation, restructuring is causing teams to be understaffed and the workload and stress levels are increasing massively. It appears panels are not considering the wider team when making staffing decisions and in my opinion they will have to go back on decisions in future because of this. Expected to do work of someone on a higher salary band than you (as well as your own work) for months at a time with no compensation and no recognition.

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5.0
31 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work Well paid Good work life balance

Cons

Poor management Career progression limited

5.0
4 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Clear targets set by line manager - Regular catch-ups - Lots or upskilling and progression opportunities - Good pay - Full range of employee benefits

Cons

- No overtime (or on very rare occasions) - Upper management are supportive but often out-of-touch with the day-to-day workloads of staff

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