University of Derby UK Reviews
Updated 10 Jul 2019
Found 61 reviews
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Chris Hughes
14 Ratings
Pros
"Great place to work with a great vision and ambition" (in 5 reviews)
"Good working environment and nice people" (in 3 reviews)
Cons
"If a member of the team leaves, their work is offloaded on to the others in the team and it takes a while to recruit a new staff member" (in 4 reviews)
"If a member of the team leaves, their work is off loaded on to the others in the team and it takes a while to recruit a new staff member" (in 3 reviews)
"Wonderful place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at University of Derby UK part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Welcoming team Engaging work Learned valuable skills Great team of people Opportunities to do data input shifts as well Lots of feedback after a shift, ideal for growth
Cons
Hours are very sporadic and often you'll only get 1-2 shifts a month Physically demanding. Didn't always feel welcome in a group
University of Derby UK2019-07-10"great university"
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I have been working at University of Derby UK full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
great university good team good support
Cons
salary process heavy too many meetings
University of Derby UK2019-07-07- Helpful (1)
"Horrible place"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at University of Derby UK full-time for more than 5 years
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Nothing is good here seriously
Cons
No meritocracy. Do not come to work here.
University of Derby UK2019-06-25 - Helpful (6)
"Still appalling"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at University of Derby UK full-time for more than 10 years
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No longer exist in current environment.
Cons
I enjoyed my time working at the University (28 Years), however, the best decision I ever made was to move on (no choice in the matter as it happens). I feel sorry for the staff that are currently left at this place. Recently advertised post for 50 plus new staff in Admin would be for the staff that took Voluntary redundancy, this consisted of quite a few staff that had been at the university for a number of years. I...
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Get rid of current Exec leader, she doing the University no favours.
University of Derby UK2019-06-18 - Helpful (4)
"Need to value people."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at University of Derby UK full-time for more than 3 years
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People in the team really try their hardest in difficult situations.
Cons
The pressure and workload for staff on the ground is just unbearable. More work is poured on with less people to do it, There are new senior appointments permanently but never anyone to do the work. There is no trust from Managers. Nothing anyone does is ever considered good enough.
Advice to Management
Actually value people.
University of Derby UK2019-05-23 "Academic"
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I have been working at University of Derby UK part-time
Pros
Great place to work with a great vision and ambition
Cons
Some campuses are located quite a distance from the main library but there is a good shuttle bus
University of Derby UK2019-04-15- Helpful (4)
"Crisis management the norm"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at University of Derby UK full-time
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Some very capable staff and very likable and dedicated people. Good facilities.
Cons
Vice Chancellor and top team are intimidating and do not reflect the values the University professes. There is a blame culture and strategic weakness.
Advice to Management
Replace the Vice Chancellor who is not taking the staff with her. Her wayward style is widely recognised.
University of Derby UK2019-04-16 "Ambassador"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at University of Derby UK full-time
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Amazing job with amazing people! Loved every moment of work!
Cons
I have nothing bad to say! Just thank you for giving me this opportunity!
Advice to Management
Keep on going the way you do it and the new ambassadors will love it as much as I did!
University of Derby UK2019-03-12"University of Derby Union of Students"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at University of Derby UK part-time for less than a year
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Great people, lovely environment to work, relaxed but sufficiently busy.
Cons
Bureaucratic institution that changes its president most years, so could do with more coherent long-term vision.
University of Derby UK2019-03-10"Waitress"
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Very Good place to work
Cons
I dont know what to say
University of Derby UK2019-03-05
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