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British Council reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,311 total reviews)
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Ciarán Devane

61% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

British Council has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,311 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The British Council employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gemeinnützige Organisationen & NGOs industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Dec 26, 2024

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Pros

The British Council offers a friendly, professional, and supportive atmosphere. Colleagues are often approachable, and management is generally responsive and open to feedback. Working at the British Council provides the opportunity to interact with people from various backgrounds and cultures. This is especially beneficial in a global company that values diversity.

Cons

As an Exams Assistant, the workload can be intense, especially around exam periods. The responsibility for ensuring that all exams run smoothly can sometimes lead to stress. While there are opportunities for skill development, the career progression within this role can be slow without pursuing further qualifications or a change in position

4.0
Dec 20, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Talented people, good culture, good exposure

Cons

Bureaucracy can be long drawn and leave a feeling like management does not care about its people. Pooor compensation for a company of this standard.

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