Great team, poor pay - Assistant Ecologist ADAS Employee Review

4.0
13 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic team. Great place to work. You really feel valued and they care

Cons

No pay with inflation. Stagnant pay unless you take on a new role. Most people end up leaving after a year or so it seems. High turn over rate for assistant level

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4.0
22 Oct 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great hours, flexible management willing to work with your schedule

Cons

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2.0
4 Dec 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The vast majority of people that work at the company are hardworking and decent. Annual leave and flexibility are plus points.

Cons

Leadership of some managers leaves a lot to be desired. My manager had the eye and ear of the directors and despite her publically slating them and there out of work extra curricular activities managed to sweep her incompetence under the carpet. Don't be seen as a threat to some or they will do there best to defame.

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ADAS Response
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We recognise that staff are our most valuable asset and that their integrity, commitment and loyalty is vital to how we conduct our business, and to the long-term success of the company. We are always concerned to hear of any perceptions of the type reported here. As a matter of policy: - ADAS values, rewards, recognises and promotes people with fairness and equality. - ADAS is committed to addressing possible areas of concern to employees and to continually improving performance as an employer. - The Directors of the company interact freely with staff at all levels and are always keen to seek ideas, comments and feedback on all aspects of the business. I am really not interested in people ‘telling me what (they think) I want to hear’ as that is of no use to me at all. I may not always agree with what I am told, or be able to respond in the way that people would like, but I need to hear their honest thoughts and views. - As part of the process of seeking constant feedback, all departing employees are invited to undertake a comprehensive exit interview, the results of which are shared with relevant managers and Directors and action taken as appropriate. I am sorry you did not enjoy your experience with us, but I wish you well in your future career. Colin Speller, Group Managing Director
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