Generally Good - Research Assistant NIAB Employee Review

5.0
Feb 27, 2024
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Pros

The East Malling had a really lovely bunch of people and there was some very supportive management with some real stand-out supervisors who went out of their way to mentor and support their teams. The hours could be fairly flexible if you needed them to be (although less so during the peak months as you would expect from a horticultural institute!). The low salary was also majorly offset by it being possible to live very cheaply.

Cons

The technical team managers were all absolutely lovely, but some were distant and unengaged, which was frustrating for young and enthusiastic new starters. Our team's offices were mostly divided according to role, rather than according to team too, which was really unhelpful for morale at times.

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3.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

A good place to work.

Cons

no clear role progression, salary stays the same.

1.0
Feb 25, 2026
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Pros

At least the working culture is non-existent, so you can get away with doing absolutely nothing if you wish.

Cons

Basically no career progression. Colleagues not particularly friendly, need to always be watching your back. Lazy work culture.

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