Great Place - Data Protection Defra Employee Review

4.0
11 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

great place and team, great organisation, flexible, no micro managing, respectful,

Cons

low pay and quite complex Need to train staff

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3.0
7 Apr 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It can feel like a nice department to work in in terms of the subject area It is possible to move sideways easily

Cons

Flexibility we had during covid is decreasing. When based outside of London now you can feel left out of opportunities and conversations Pay is less than equivalent grades in other departments

4.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Interesting range of projects - Friendly and helpful people - Flexi-time arrangements

Cons

- Unclear progression paths (in level and pay) - Red tape, bureaucracy in places

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