Average - Fundraising and Events Manager Eduspot Employee Review

Modern office, city centre location, free pizza once a month and that’s about it! Unfortunately very little pros and way too many cons!

Where to start... - Zero Communication / Closed Door Management Meeting’s. - Toxic environment since American Takeover (Community Brands). - Uncompetitive salaries. - Low, capped and inconsistent commission - No advancement or professional development (CPD). - Dubious business practices. - High turnover of staff - Upper Management swearing and behaving unprofessionally. - Competitors offering a lot more for a lot less. - Terrible marketing > The company is called Eduspot, the building is called SchoolPod, the schools call us Teachers2Parents and it’s owned by Community Brands. - Appraisals are promised however they never happen. - Inconsistent in company policies. - 3 days sick leave (don’t expect to be ever paid it). - Working hours unsuitable for parents (8am - 4pm). - Massive amounts of unproductive downtime. - Non existent car parking (be prepared to park in a unsafe location and walk to work). - Free lunch on Tuesday however it’s so cheap it could be a public health hazard. - Very weak security on-site and online. - Chill out area so open you’ll feel like a zoo exhibit (public staring at you while you eat your lunch). - Drinking fountains disgusting and tap water unfit for consumption.

I've work for this company for 5 month now and found everyone is kind and wants to help you succeed. I never felt uncomfortable asking for help or mentors. Tons of great perks and a ton of fun! The company is truly built on great principles and values and they stand by them. People genuinely care here and take the time to get to know you and welcome you. It is a great environment with lots of "play hard, work hard". The company invests in their employees by providing great trainings, learning activities, and autonomy.

I would say this is both a pro and a con- my department has seen a lot of changes in the few months I have been there. Mostly changes for the good, but it can be stressful sometimes trying to pivot your strategies and work duties. For someone who can't handle change, and needs to be told what to do, this is not the job for you.