Small Charity making an impact within the TV and Film Industry - Manager ScreenSkills Employee Review

4.0
Mar 3, 2022
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Pros

Small charity with a huge impact and going through change. Supportive management and staff with a relaxed and informal approach. They work hard as they’re passionate about what they do. CEO with high emotional intelligence and wants to make a difference within the organisation. Staff are supportive and promote mental health, diversity and inclusion. You genuinely feel they are trying to help and will go the extra mile. The culture, the people and staff are warm and welcoming. Some incredibly talented individuals work within this organisation who have a background within film and TV. The company will be moving to new offices which look great and hopefully will make staff feel proud of their work environment. Staff trialling hybrid working which is a huge positive and helps with work life balance. Employee Assistance Program to support well-being and mental health.

Cons

Staff who take advantage of a persons good nature/work ethic and expect to be paid for doing very little whilst seeing their colleagues carry/pick up their work. Due to the nature of the funding it can mean some roles are linked to funding meaning roles are short/fixed term, this is always made clear at the outset. A review of staff benefits would be good but accept organisations have to manage their costs. Like most charities resources are tight so workload can feel intense, however, others are understanding. The organisation should promote the work it does and celebrate its success, this could be improved.

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2.0
Jan 12, 2026
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Pros

Staff are friendly, supportive and always willing to help. Flexible working/hybrid working - minimum 2 days per work in the office which is a co working space.

Cons

Last two years has felt chaotic with a change in management with extensive overuse of consultants and an over reliance on the Board for decision making. Staff turnover has increased during the last two years with most of the senior team leaving the organisation. CEO is more concerned with external stakeholders and how they look rather than staff, tends to make an appearance at all staff meetings and staff socials to deliver a word salad. I was in post for several years, expected to operate at a senior level with no additional pay or change in job title. They waited until I left to bring someone new in to give them an increase in pay and a more senior title which makes me wonder if my race was an issue. It’s not clear who’s running the organisation - the Board, the COO or the CEO. This organisation was once a great place to work, but sadly it’s changed, with so many knowledgeable and experienced staff choosing to move on.

1.0
Oct 22, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

great staff, great cause - good intentions

Cons

bad leadership - bad pay

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