Working here was one of the most challenging experiences of my professional life. Though I support the efforts to raise the aspirations of young people, this organisation seems to have lost sight of this and are instead focused on corporate contributions instead of investing more resources into this direct work. The majority of the management team have been there for decades and lack up to date experience of the current job market and management processes. I found that there were limited means of professional development and also an unwillingness to embrace new ideas. There is also a high level of disorganisation in how processes and activities are managed.
There is no HR lead as this is outsourced and it seems as though only management have access to this.
The building is quite dilapidated. The ladies handryer in the bathroom has been broken for years and staff have to dry their hands on toilet paper. There are rats and if you join you will be added to a rota to take out the bins where you will undoubtedly see them.
Sick leave is also not paid during the first year, so your wages will be docked for every day you take off.
