Pros
Got exposure across many business functions, given generous latitude to grow and expand.
Cons
No major cons come to mind.
Pros
Novuna is a great place to work for a lot of reasons. If you’ve got the motivation to learn new skills and are willing to put the effort in, there’s definitely a clear path to progress your career. Everyone learns at their own pace, which is really respected here. Projects can be demanding at times, but there’s a strong support network in place. You can openly say “I’m not sure” and get the help you need without feeling judged, no matter how many questions you ask. It’s a large company with multiple business areas, so if you’re interested in exploring something new, you can have open and honest conversations with your line manager about moving into different parts of the business. There’s also a lot of training available, both in terms of time and materials. You might not get through everything during your working day, but depending on your development plan, you can use that as a springboard to keep learning in your own time (although that might not suit everyone). One thing I really value is how easy it is to communicate with people at all levels of the business. It creates a genuinely open and honest working environment.
Cons
I can't think of any
Pros
The hybrid model of 1 day in the office per week allows for great work/ life balance. The holiday buy/ sell up to 5 days. There are good social events that are out on throughout the year like quizzes, meet ups and in office entertainment.
Cons
The pay is not competitive at all for grade 2 employees compared to similar businesses in the industry. A lot of management are incompetent, unprofessional and unsupportive. Feedback is not taken seriously a lot of the time and progression up the business is rarely offered. A lack of time to team build and get to know colleagues. The office environment itself is not a great place to work and uninviting. The systems are very outdated and some are unnecessarily hard to use. There are more growth opportunities for managers than anyone else. Training that is delivered on processes is poor and vague sometimes. There is a lack of understanding and support for health related issues, mental health and especially for neurodiverse colleagues.
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