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      26 reviews
      5.0
      18 Apr 2024

      A Friendly, Welcoming Culture and Great People

      Senior leadership team
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      Pros

      I've only been here for a few months, yet have found the people at Babington to be very friendly, welcoming and inclusive. I think this says a lot about Babington and demonstrates the importance they place on maintaining a great culture of openness and collaboration. They offer remote (and flexible) working which really helps with my work / life balance and is perhaps the single best benefit available anywhere. They regularly survey employees so can understand any areas of concern and address any issues that arise.

      Cons

      There was a restructure last year, and change is happening as a result. Lots of positive outcomes are planned, yet this kind of transformation isn't always easy and often not for the faint hearted. If you're determined, ambitious, want to prove yourself and help Babington's continual journey of improvement, working here could be a great opportunity for you. If you're just looking for a 9 till 5 job, Babington might not be the best choice.

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      2y
      Thanks for taking the time to share your review.
      5.0
      24 Jun 2024

      Great Company

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      - I work with a great team of like minded people - We are making great progress in developing the company to be the best it can be - Wages are fair based on company performance

      Cons

      - Change can be slow but have seen a difference in the last year on how this is handled.

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      1y
      Thanks for taking the time to share your review.
      3.0
      9 Feb 2024

      Has it's Good and Bad Like Anywhere

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The people are great and I was well paid for my role

      Cons

      Being permanently remote and the staff turnover.

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      Babington Response
      2y
      Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We're currently looking into securing more office space, as appreciate the benefits of more time working together in the office. We're also committed to continue offering hybrid working as want all our employees to benefit from the better work / life balance it offers.
      4.0
      27 Feb 2025

      Good company to work for

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Flexible, friendly people, good opportunities

      Cons

      Nothing I can think of

      4.0
      8 May 2024

      Much improved

      Senior manager
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      Pros

      I have worked at Babington coming up 4 years now and have seen a lot of change. Previous Exec team caused a lot of issues and some of which are still being worked through now. However since they have moved on things are really heading in the right direction. Quality and compliance are at the forefront of decision making with a real focus on doing things for the right reason and ensuring we have the right learners coming onto the right programmes. The business is a business at the end of the day so of course we are here to make money, However a lot of decisions have been made that has stopped us being a bums on seats provider including stopping working with bad employers and ceasing working in certain sectors. Work is continuing to improve the quality and front line staff are being consulted with to help support the improvements. The CEO has a real people focus and the business has recently gone through a successful Ofsted and funding assurance review. This means they are well thought of with the funding authorities and success rates continue to improve through all the good work. I have noticed some negative comments but a forum like this is often used by people that feel aggrieved and may have left the business. My personal view is that 3-4 years ago it wasn't a great place to work but those looking to join now are joining at the best time now all the improvements have been made and the right people are in charge. Flexible working is a big positive and the autonomy to manage your own diary and home working is a great perk especially with having a young family.

      Cons

      Pay and benefits could be improved but I know this is currently being reviewed. Being investor owned means targets are strictly monitored and underperformance is acted upon quickly. If you are not used to this environment you may struggle. Currently very top heavy with lots of roles that are not making an impact on the business. This causes frustrations with the wider teams who are putting the work in.

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      2y
      Thanks for taking the time to share your review - we appreciate your support and will continue to improve things.
      1.0
      9 Nov 2023

      Bullies Unprofessional Managers

      Apprenticeship
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      Pros

      Monday to Friday working hours

      Cons

      New senior management have no people skills-recent restructuring saw a very if your face fits, you will get the job, salaries advertised for roles not what you are given when in post, management dont listen but make out they are all about an open door policy, its all for the expected ofsted visit, so much underhand, micro management, autocratic, abrupt, rudeness and insulting culture from management to staff, they have no idea about teamwork, they can talk it but their actions are the opposite. Staff in roles that they are not skilled for but for ofsted purposes the reports say they are skilled or will be trained up. Personel colluded with managers so no point going to them, investigations not conducted properly and discriminatory language is tolerated about students from their coach - must be too much paperwork to do properly. Horrible place of work. Avoid it at all costs or be prepared to be humiliated and devalued

      4.0
      16 May 2025

      Good

      Skills coach
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      Pros

      Nice people care about students

      Cons

      Information sharing about job security

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