Defra Reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(482 total reviews)

Tamara Finkelstein

67% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Defra has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 482 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Defra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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482 reviews
5.0
20 Apr 2026

Really enjoyed working here

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work culture and meaningful work

Cons

Career progression not always clear.

5.0
20 Jan 2026

Not applicable

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Greta work life balance and flexibility time and great employee offer

Cons

Hybrid working 3 days in the office

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