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Nice people, inspiring work - Anonymous employee British Council Employee Review

4.0
Nov 26, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities to work with international colleagues and connections, inspiring projects around the world in arts and culture, and working with nice, smart people who are values-led. Overall a good work culture and positive ambitions for inclusion. Great pension and training opportunities.

Cons

Salary progression is difficult internally as they only ever start you at the bottom of the band. Finding new roles within the organisation to progress your career is not transparent. The senior leadership team doesn't seem to keep the values at the heart of their decision making - bullying and racist microaggressions are not sufficiently challenged.

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