Above average pay for this role; poor site management, demotivating environment for high performers - Community Host Portico Employee Review

3.0
Oct 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Team-working was good despite poor onsite middle management - Receptive, accommodating clients, pleasant to work with and for - Good role for gap-fillers, skills gain for first-jobbers and likely to rewarding for hard-working 'people people'

Cons

- Senior HQ management reputedly good to deal with but woefully ignorant of poor middle management practices - Staffing on sites managed by the company (no flexibility, insane workload due to neglected recruitment needs despite profitable contracts) - Poor promotion/mentoring for high performing colleagues; most with potential or a will to improve the service leave, those toeing the line stay - Failure to deal with unacceptable behaviour on site (not turning up to work, sexual harassment, stealing) - Dog-eat-dog, political feeling within the team at times; mixed messages and constant threats from management produced a watch-your-back mindset - High turnover in junior and mid level roles

avatar
Portico Response
7mo
Dear valued colleague, Thank you for leaving a review, your feedback is always appreciated. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the teamwork and client’s approach at your location. Portico’s culture is all about people and we are indeed lucky to have the opportunity to work with some excellent clients. If you have any further feedback you would like to share, please feel free to reach out to peoplesupport@portico.co.uk and tell us a little more about your time with Portico. Have an amazing day!

Explore other reviews about Portico

5.0
Oct 28, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great never bad at all

Cons

Nothing at all everyday great

avatar
Portico Response
4y
Dear valued colleague, Thank you for leaving a review, your feedback is always appreciated. We are so glad to hear that everyday of your experience with Portico has been positive. If there is any areas that we can improve or even if you would like to tell us what we do well in more detail, Please send through your feedback to peoplesupport@portico.co.uk. Have an amazing day!
4.0
Jun 4, 2019
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone truly cares about each other and gives positive & helpful feedback.

Cons

Lack of staff tends to push many responsibilities onto small departments.

avatar
Portico Response
6y
Dear valued colleague, Thank you for leaving a review, your feedback is always appreciated. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the genuinely positive working culture at Portico and would be delighted to hear anymore of your feedback. Please send through your feedback to peoplesupport@portico.co.uk. Have an amazing day!
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All