Queen Mary University of London Employee Reviews

Great place to work, inclusive, innovative with very kind and friendly colleagues and staff. Very positive working culture. Numerous benefits and generous with working parents.

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Ambiente lavorativo professionale e stimolante

Advisor (Current Employee) - Londra - 12 September 2023

Rispetto al dipartimento dove lavoro posso dire che il personale e' molto competente, organizzato e attento alle esigenze degli studenti. C'e inoltre una relativa attenzione anche al wellbeing dello staff.

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Insights into Queen Mary University of London

Based on 29 survey responses

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Head of ER not inclusive

N/A (Former Employee) - London East, Greater London - 26 August 2023

Manager excluded me from conversations with rest of the team, did not make adjustments, went on holiday despite me asking twice for a meeting to discuss the stress I was feeling. I had not reached out for help previously.

Pros

Lovely people

Cons

Bullied by boss, disorganised, no induction

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Productive and fun place. Easy going and great guidance.

Student Researcher (Former Employee) - London East, Greater London - 24 June 2023

Great atmosphere. Learnt alot of new skills and techniques. Would recommend for new students looking for summer work experience in labs. Good pay as well.

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Unpleasant working environment

Manager (Former Employee) - Mile end - 12 June 2023

Would not return to work at QM, poor environment and even worse management. You get the standard perks associated with a university but not worth the stress.

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Flexible and Fun

Student Ambassador (Part-time) (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 24 April 2023

Lots of varied opportunities to support the university at London living wage. Plenty of training opportunities and I feel it really developed my skillset.

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not productive and not fun

Operative Cleaner (Former Employee) - London - 5 April 2023

They alienate hardworking people and people who defend those who really work, including managers who try to defend them, a lot of discrimination on the part of those in management.

Pros

nothing good

Cons

everything

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Soul crushing isolation - it is what you make it though

Technical Laboratory Manager (Former Employee) - Mile End, Greater London - 31 March 2023

A disclaimer first is that I started this job fresh out of university, from a different location, meaning it was all completely fresh.The content of the job is interesting, resources aren't lacking and you're given an office. However, that office will be your corner to be forgotten in.In short - if you died in your office, you'd be lucky to have anyone but the cleaner find you a year later. They will leave you to do your own thing in its entirety which can be good for some, and bad for others. For me, it was soul-crushing isolation on the basis that the next colleague closest to my age was approximately 20 years older than me. When you ask for help it's met with destain by some colleagues, who can be brutally callous.I think my conclusion is simple, if you are a senior in your career, know exactly what you want to do and are also totally fine with being completely on your own to work for up to weeks without any contact with other staff, then this job is perfect for you.

Pros

Very interesting content, flexible times to work as nobody is around to monitor you

Cons

Isolation, majority of staff are cold to you, no concrete support for staff to learn as its all a DIY experience

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Decent no thrills will keep the bulls paid

Electrician (Former Employee) - Mile End, Greater London - 2 February 2023

Standard job nothing to get excited about. Great working environment as lots of young east going people on the Campus. Staff all very friendly and met some good people.

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Nice place to work

Laboratory Technician (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 2 September 2022

Not too stressful lab to work in. Has opportunities for training and advancement. Able to do free courses and gain certification in first aid and many other experiences.

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An enjoyable place to work

Exam Invigilator (Current Employee) - London - 20 August 2022

I enjoy the work and feel supported by the management team. I have flexibility in my work and feel I have a purpose through the work I do. I have a good working relationship and good, open communication within the area I work in. The role I am in provides valuable work experience and transferable skills within education.

Pros

Flexibility

Cons

Non

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Great and inclusive place to be

PASS Leader (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 30 July 2022

Great and inclusive place to be. Great sense of achievement and inclusion. You have the feeling of being part of something big.It is a place with many opportunities

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fun place to work

Teaching Associate (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 9 July 2022

fun place to work Great place to work - very professional approach to the training and development of staff. Internal training and career progression.Multiple sites worldwide gives opportunities to develop

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great place to work

Retail Assistant (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 10 May 2022

pay is very good - London living wage - and coworkers are excellent - work environment is relaxed and comfortable flexible workingmanagement is collaborative in retail stores

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really nice university

PhD student (Former Employee) - London - 31 January 2022

I would recommend doing a PhD there. The team of student and supervisors is supportive

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Dynamic place to work

Administrator (Former Employee) - Mile End, Greater London - 18 January 2021

Queen Mary University of London is a friendly and dynamic place work. It provides the part for progression in some cases. Queen Mary is also one of the best paid employers (if not the best) within Higher Education sector.

Pros

Flexible working, location, salary

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Fun and relaxed

Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - London - 12 December 2020

Great place to work from interview stage to working on the job appropriate training is always given and you have a good time with the people around you

Pros

Staggered breaks, great rate of pay, parking available for staff

Cons

Long hours

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Used to be great

Manager (Former Employee) - Mile End, Greater London - 30 September 2020

I worked at Queen Mary for a number of years and despite many fumbling systems the culture and collaboration was excellent. Following the change in the senior executive this has negatively transformed. There is a culture of fear, secrecy, inconsistency across different areas, and a complete lack of interest in staff welfare. Current senior team attitude appears to be that all will be worked until they break or leave.

Pros

Lovely staff

Cons

Lack of staff welfare, lack of transparency, senior executive

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Stressfull as it was academic led and very political

Finance Manager-School of Engineering and Materials (Former Employee) - Mile End, Greater London - 1 July 2020

There are many bureaucratic hurdles to climb. The academic staff drive policy and often you must have contacts to help you. Professional services treated second to academic services.

Pros

Holidays and security

Cons

Politics and academic led

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One of the worse companies I have ever worked for

HR & Ops Support Manager (Former Employee) - London, Greater London - 4 March 2020

I relocated to the Gozo (their Malta campus) and it has been one of the most unprofessional experiences of my career, to-date. I would not recommend working in this company to ANYBODY. Their management lacks leadership and they do not care whatsoever for the welfare and well-being of their staff.

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Full of bullies

School Manager (Current Employee) - Mile End, Greater London - 2 March 2020

Bullying is widespread amongst staff. They perceive that the years probation for all new admin staff enables gives them the ability to do what they want without redress. Staff turnover consequently very high.

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