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      Avoid - Anonymous employee Defra Employee Review

      2.0
      Jan 4, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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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
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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

      5.0
      Jun 8, 2026
      Senior user research
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible working Some L&D Pay uplift with skills assessment Interesting projects

      Cons

      Slow change Waterfall mindsets conflicts with agile delivery Leadership has stunted community growth

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