Avoid - Anonymous employee Defra Employee Review

2.0
Jan 4, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It pays the bills, so you are able to live and feed your family. The hours are 9 to 5, and no one works hard on a Friday if at all

Cons

You can only expect career progression if you are part of one club or another, or something worse. Expect s pointless career.

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3.0
Apr 7, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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