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Employment Law is a Joke
Accounts and Procurement (Former Employee) - CRUK - 1 November 2021
I worked for UC previously on a fixed-term contract and had a positive experience. The atmosphere was professional, the responsibilities are varied and matched my qualifications and education at that time. However, when it was over I was unable to find a next role with any of the departments. They replied to me saying that have 'better people', 'more qualified'. After some time, I was offered a position with one of the departments as an assistant of someone whose qualifications are well below then mine and with no previous experience. The role was mundane and management idiotic. The manager would often call me on the last minute of the last working hour and start a discussion. No overtime rate was offered.
Pros
Petty cash.
Cons
Poor pay and job security, poor management.
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1.0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
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1.0 out of 5 stars for Management
1.0 out of 5 stars for Culture
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Intern (Former Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 24 August 2023
I interned here a while back and had a great time with the team. They do really interesting research, have a great location, and they are highly motivated people!
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HR Coordinator (Current Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 6 August 2023
Great Culture to work in.Flexible working Their are development opportunities within the whole university.Still behind the times with the Administration so alot of forms to fill in to complete tasks
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Researcher (Current Employee) - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire - 5 July 2023
Nice place, love the colleges Super competitive, very flat strategy The Cambridge cost of living is quite high -> so low payed salary compare with other place
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