University of Derby UK Reviews

Pros

Competitive salary, flexible working, strong values, pleasant environment and culture, welcoming to new staff.

Cons

None that I can think of.

Pros

Supportive environment Positive culture Working hours balanced Plenty of ambition and potential, in a positive way Good support network for new starters Lots of opportunities to develop Excellent reward package including holidays and pension.

Cons

Dispersed campus, we are not all on one main campus.

Pros

Its a great place to work. I feel genuinely respected, appreciated, rewarded for good work and most importantly they offer genuine flexible working where no one begrudges you a true work life balance. A real breath of fresh air from some companies who claim to offer flexible working and be forward thinking but the reality doesn't match the claims. The University is a really positive working environment and I am enjoying my time here immensely. Great annual leave allowance and pension too. During the pandemic, the University have been an employer to be proud of, there is so much work they are doing to support the local hospitals with scanning equipment, PPE, nursing and other healthcare workers, Ipads for patients to keep in touch with their loved ones, Covid-19 testing stations, and this is on top of the usual programme of civic engagement and funding.

Cons

The food is quite pricey compared with other staff food provision I have used but I just take my own.

Pros

An inspirational place to work with Management and Staff having high aspirations for the University and the local community

Cons

As with most Higher Educational establishments historic practices can stifle innovation

Pros

Excellent support from application through to appointment and then starting in the role, even with the current challenges.

Cons

Same as with any university in the current climate.

Pros

Many opportunities for research and personal development through internal training.

Cons

Different buildings are not really close.

Pros

Good support network for staff

Cons

Very generalised and non-specific communication between the staff and the students at critical times when deadlines and assessments are at risk of being failed or affected.

Pros

all structures are based to deliver good teaching official strategy is to facilitate research but there is no know how to implement this

Cons

no structure for productive research