Challenging but overall good place to work - Engineering Manager The Very Group Employee Review

4.0
15 July 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Business seems to be improving. More opportunities have been created with outsourcing. I was promoted to an engineering manager after waiting almost two years so was good for me. Some of the older people who have been at Very for a long time have been very negative. With the outsourcing that has changed with more positive people being promoted into roles as those people have left. Benefits are pretty good. Able to buy holidays and flexible benefits has a good selection. Tech Leadership seem to genuinely care and I feel supported. There is more transparency about things happening and about the business from the CTO. Getting to work on some newer things whereas in the past I was stuck in one place.

Cons

So much work and expectation from the business leadership team without the appreciation to the tech team. Lots of pressure to deliver. Salaries not in line with other companies. Still low in comparison. Working in the office is now mandatory for a few days of the week. Would like the option to work at home fully sometimes. Appreciation of Tech doesn’t seems to come from the senior leadership team of the business. Communications are always about the latest adverts and marketing teams.

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The Very Group Response
10mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We know recent changes in the tech area of the business have affected colleagues in different ways. While we can’t always respond to every point raised on Glassdoor, our people partners are here to support you and welcome open, honest conversations. Please reach out via our internal channels if you’d like to discuss anything further.

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Cons

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Thanks for leaving such a positive review on your time with us so far. We're so pleased to hear about the hybrid working model being a Pro for you
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Cons

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Hi there, we don't have any colleagues (including freelance) based in the US. Therefore we think you've left this review here in error.
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