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      Navartis

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      Navartis Reviews

      4.3

      87% would recommend to a friend

      (88 total reviews)
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      Jim Sloan

      90% approve of CEO

      87% positive business outlook

      Navartis has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 88 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Navartis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human resources and staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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      88 reviews
      5.0
      13 Nov 2025

      My Journey at Navartis Doncaster

      Senior recruitment consultant
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      Pros

      I have worked at Navartis for 2 years now, having started in October 2023. I was offered a position in the Civils Contract Team, which involves dealing with freelance roles/candidates in the Civil Engineering sector. The first 2 weeks of my employment were spent in the training bay, in which I was taught the basics of recruitment by the Learning & Development Team. After that, I was moved to my permanent desk in the team. As well as desk-level coaching from my team, I had 12 sessions of Module Training to teach my the Navartis way of recruitment. I was taught the main roles that my team recruit for, the major clients within the sector and the general type of projects I would be sourcing candidates for. Over time, I developed enough knowledge to explore the sector myself. This gave me the confidence to win new business, arrange face-to-face meetings with clients and work roles which hadn't been explored by my colleagues in the past. The bonus structure is set out so that the more you are willing to commit to the role, the higher your earning potential becomes. In the freelance team, you are paid an initial bonus for your placement based on how much it is worth to the company, and then a recurring bonus for as long as that candidate stays in the role. I was surprised at how quickly I could grow my stack of active contractors once I had been through the initial training stages. What has really helped me grow at Navartis has been the culture. Before starting here, I wasn't a particularly confident or sociable person. The overall vibe of the office, as well as the outgoing social culture, has helped me develop my people skills to the point I was promoted to Senior Consultant within 2 years.

      Cons

      What shocked me the most is the pace at which you have to perform at to get a result which most likely won't come quickly (if at all). You can spend weeks trying to get a deal over the line only for it to fall through. I appreciate this is the case with recruitment as a whole. Recruitment can often be glamorised as a high-paying job with mountains of benefits, but this is only the case if you are willing to throw yourself into the role head first and put the work in day-in, day-out. Despite constant support from the team, nothing is handed to you in recruitment. Although technically classed as a sales job, there's no product like people. I can see why someone working in car, house or phone sales could think they would be good at recruitment. There's certainly transferable skills, but it's a completely different level when it comes to problem solving. People not showing up to interviews, client OR candidate, is just part of the day-to-day. The phrase 'hitting the ground running' does NOT mean you'll make a placement in your first two weeks. It's not impossible, but highly unlikely. Some of the most senior figures at Navartis took in excess of 6 months to make a placement, and almost a year to pass their probation. As long as you are driving your input the results will come, but don't expect to make thousands in your first month because you'll set yourself up to fail.

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      Navartis Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear about your journey at Navartis over the past two years and the progress you’ve made from joining the Civils Contract Team through to your promotion to Senior Consultant. It’s great to know that the training programme, ongoing coaching, and module sessions helped build a strong foundation and gave you the confidence to develop sector knowledge, win new business, and explore new opportunities within the market. We also really appreciate your honest reflection on the challenges of recruitment. As you’ve highlighted, it is a fast-paced and demanding industry where success comes through consistency, resilience, and long-term commitment. We aim to be transparent about that from the outset, while providing the support and development needed for people to succeed.
      5.0
      16 Oct 2025

      Navartis, first 7 months

      Recruitment consultant
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      Pros

      Since joining Navartis, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most successful and experienced billers in the industry. That kind of exposure has definitely raised the bar for me and helped accelerate my development. The managers have all been incredibly supportive and approachable, which makes a big difference — especially early on. Everyone makes a real effort to make you feel welcome, and the working environment is genuinely positive and team-focused. The training is strong, the structure is clear, and if you're driven, the opportunity to progress is real. I’ve just passed probation and feel genuinely positive about my future here.

      Cons

      It’s not always easy – the market (particularly in rail) has had its challenges recently, and that has created some tough periods. It can feel high-pressure at times, especially working in such a high-performing team, but that comes with the territory in recruitment. It pushes you to improve and stay sharp, which I’ve come to appreciate.

      5.0
      1 Sept 2025

      I really like it but I can see why some people don’t…

      Recruitment consultant
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      Pros

      I’d worked in a couple of sales jobs before Navartis and honestly, they don’t even compare. In my old roles the bonuses were average, progression didn’t exist and the culture was wasn’t great. You never really got anything back and people weren’t happy. Navartis is the opposite. The training is way better than I expected, very hands on and it doesn’t stop after a few weeks so you actually learn and improve rather than being thrown in the deep end. The culture is open and honest, everyone’s straight with you and wants you to do well which took a while getting used to. The bonuses are good and when you hit them you actually feel rewarded. The team here is great, loads of support, a good laugh in the office and some brilliant nights out. It’s nice to work somewhere where you can earn decent money, progress, and actually enjoy it.

      Cons

      It can be tough when you’re new. Loads of people here are smashing it and have a lot of experience so at the start it can feel a bit daunting. You’ve just got to stick at it and trust the training. There’s not much flexibility. It’s very office based and working from home isn’t really a thing. It’s sales so the targets are challenging and you have to put the work in but that’s the nature of a job in recruitment or sales.

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      Navartis Response
      10mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’ve found the training, culture, and career opportunities here to be such a positive step up from your previous roles. Creating an open, supportive environment where people can grow, feel rewarded, and enjoy their work is exactly what we strive for, so it’s great to see that reflected in your experience. Thank you again for your hard work and for recognising the training, incentives, and team culture we’re building. We’re glad you’re part of Navartis and look forward to seeing you continue to progress and succeed with us.
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