Does Natural England pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Natural England employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Natural England. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Natural England?

78% of Natural England employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Natural England 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Natural England?

Lead Advisor (21) , Lead Adviser (13) , Advisor (12) , Senior Advisor (11) , Higher Officer (8) , Adviser (7) , Senior Officer (6) , Senior Manager (5) , Team Leader (5) , Senior Adviser (4) , Customer Support Advisor (3) , Project Manager (3) , Support Adviser (3) , Technical Advisor (3) , Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Natural England according to real employee reviews?

"Flexibility in the jobs you can apply for and good colleagues." ((in 20 reviews)); "People who work at NE are largely great people to work with who all share similar interests and passion for the environment." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great staff" ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible working is accommodated well" ((in 8 reviews)); "good holidays" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Natural England according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is poor for the expected skills." ((in 34 reviews)); "Salary is poor" ((in 11 reviews)); "Career progression is poor." ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor leadership and salaries well below the rest off the DEFRA family." ((in 3 reviews)); "For all the talk in Civil service about zero tolerance to bullying and an inclusive structure." ((in 2 reviews))

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Natural England Reviews

3.8

78% would recommend to a friend

(167 total reviews)

Marian Spain

86% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (167 reviews)

Natural England has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 167 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Natural England employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

167 reviews

3.0

29 May 2026

Flexible work and good holidays, but low pay

Higher officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very flexible working, good holidays

Cons

Low pay relative to industry

3.0

3 May 2026

Flexible work in a friendly supportive environment

Lead adviser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible working, friendly supportive environment

Cons

Line management can be hit and miss which cancels out the pros

4.0

3 May 2026

Flexible working is great, but pay is lower than private market

Higher officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible working is accommodated well

Cons

Pays lower than private sector

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