University of Southampton Careers and Employment

Was a very fun place to work as a student. Staff are always on hand to help and work environment was always positive even during more stressful times.

I worked during the covid era so was working remotely from home. Started in the morning at 9 finished at 5. Management were very helpful and supportive in regards to mental health and any issues of work Overall pay was good and really was a positive work environment.

Administrator in Southampton

on 8 April 2022

Good

The university has great benefits such as a pension scheme, great pay, and parking. Only downsides are the fixed term contracts that lead you to reapplying for your own job, and not much chance to advance. Also leaving you unable to keep the job if you need to reduce your hours as they fear they may lose the ability to rehire full time members.

Administrator in Southampton

on 9 March 2022

Corrosive and Demoralising Workplace

I have never worked for a more poorly run and discouraging company. There is no way to progress unless you are an academic, you need to apply for a completely different job, and as you not encouraged to expand your skills beyond your station you are unlikely to succeed in those attempts. I have been bullied, and gaslit while working here, and my mental health and wellbeing could not have been much worse. To summarise I DO NOT recommend this company to work for, not even on my worst enemy

Lab Technician in Southampton

on 8 March 2022

Lab Technician

Worked as lab technician for a immunotherapy/ cancer research group. Good potential to do well, however progress is slow and there is a lot of repetition with tasks.

Administration Assistant in Highfield, Hampshire

on 10 February 2022

Productive and fun. Lots of interaction and learning new things everyday.

Colleagues were so friendly and approachable. Very professional and diverse. Was a busy but fun job. Always something to do and learn. Lots of variety in the job role. Office, on site, different buildings, visit days etc

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