Organisation - Anonymous employee Defra Employee Review

2.0
Aug 24, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

All the usual civil service perks! Flexible working, worklife balance etc

Cons

Institutional racism! Lots of bullying and harassment with management turning a blind eye. If you are a BAME please this Department is not for you as you will never progress and kept at the bottom of the ladder!

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3.0
Apr 7, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It can feel like a nice department to work in in terms of the subject area It is possible to move sideways easily

Cons

Flexibility we had during covid is decreasing. When based outside of London now you can feel left out of opportunities and conversations Pay is less than equivalent grades in other departments

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Interesting range of projects - Friendly and helpful people - Flexi-time arrangements

Cons

- Unclear progression paths (in level and pay) - Red tape, bureaucracy in places

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