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British Council reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,311 total reviews)
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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 ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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2.0
Jul 1, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Objectively I know the British Council does some important, inspirational work around the world and has made a positive difference to many people's lives. It is a well respected organisation in many countries.

Cons

The London office, and my team, is uninspiring. I feel very far removed from the actual important work the British Council does around the world. Processes are slow and bureaucratic, there's little innovation, and it seems like it's just a core group of people who get to be involved in any of the more exciting, international opportunities. There is no career progression, there have been no pay increases in the more than two years I've been there, and I don't feel like I'm contributing to a greater cause.

3.0
Oct 6, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Loads of opportunities for ongoing education. Good colleagues. Professional support. Good benefits. Located in one of the largest, most metropolitan cities in the world.

Cons

High stress due to high expectations coupled with nebulous goals. No thought to work-life balance. Focus on regularly reworking curriculum.

2.0
Aug 22, 2020

Good money

Recommend
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Pros

Good money & hours & health & annual leave

Cons

Toxic work culture. Do not take reported abuse seriously.

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