STOP - don't go by past reviews, things have changed - Director NESTA Employee Review

1.0
Oct 16, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Friendly employee base, cool office space

Cons

Car Crash in 2020 with an inexperienced CEO pushing his political agenda with a coterie around him. The new senior management team are lackeys brought in from the CEO's previous organisation; new focus areas have heavy party politics baggage and the Trustees seem to have abdicated all responsibility of employee welfare. The Board papers for strategy approval say something but the verbal communication to staff is quite contrary

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4.0
Mar 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Really smart and capable people, opportunity to work on interesting things and learn, no pressure to work a ton or meet tight deadlines. Nice office and decent pay compared to other non-profit jobs.

Cons

Hierarchical, very top-heavy, there seem to be lots of directors of things with unclear contribution to actual mission work, and for many it is very hard to progress. Should look more honestly at its own impact. Remote work means people don't form close relationships.

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work for those who are impact driven Interesting way of doing things Innovation and embedded social lens makes for great work Is a foundation so don't have to think about funding as much

Cons

Not sure about progression/salary increases

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