Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Defra?

Policy Advisor (46) , Senior Policy Advisor (36) , Project Manager (17) , Economist (11) , Executive Officer (8) , Policy Officer (8) , Assistant Economist (7) , Civil Servant (7) , HEO (7) , Senior Policy Adviser (7) , Deputy Director (5) , Intern (5) , Programmer Manager (5) , Senior Executive Officer (5) , Accountant (4)

Question 1

Does Defra pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Defra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Defra. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Defra?

Accepted Answer

67% of Defra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Defra 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Defra?

Accepted Answer

Policy Advisor (46), Senior Policy Advisor (36), Project Manager (17), Economist (11), Executive Officer (8), Policy Officer (8), Assistant Economist (7), Civil Servant (7), HEO (7), Senior Policy Adviser (7), Deputy Director (5), Intern (5), Programmer Manager (5), Senior Executive Officer (5), Accountant (4)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Defra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Nice people (mostly)" ((in 58 reviews)); "Interesting work and great colleagues" ((in 55 reviews)); "Has good work life balance" ((in 45 reviews)); "good culture fo work flexiblity" ((in 32 reviews)); "Working from home and good pension" ((in 28 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Defra according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"low pay and quite complex" ((in 35 reviews)); "Low salaries and had to get promotion." ((in 17 reviews)); "Bad management, your skills are not fully utilised at beginning of your career." ((in 9 reviews)); "Poor career progression" ((in 7 reviews)); "No training or even induction was given." ((in 5 reviews))

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