4 May 2026
Mission-driven work, but culture stifles creativity
Anonymous employee
UCAS Reviews
74% would recommend to a friend
Jo Saxton
59% approve of CEO
58% positive business outlook
UCAS has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 170 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UCAS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).
Reviews by job title
170 reviews
20 Jan 2026
UCAS Response
4moThank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the working environment, supportive colleagues, and flexible working at UCAS. We also appreciate your comment about career progression and recognise the importance of clear development opportunities. This is an area we continue to focus on as we look to support growth and progression across all roles. Wishing you every success for the future. Elaine Chandler, Chief People Officer
18 Nov 2025
UCAS Response
4moThank you for your great review - we’re pleased to hear you valued the location, workplace environment, and benefits. We appreciate your feedback on salary competitiveness - this is something we regularly benchmark against the market to ensure fairness and as a charity, we can’t always compete. All the best with your future endeavours. Elaine Chandler, Chief People Officer
