Question 1

Does British Museum pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, British Museum employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at British Museum. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at British Museum?

Accepted Answer

52% of British Museum employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated British Museum 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at British Museum?

Accepted Answer

Assistant Collection Manager (9), Project Manager (7), Visitor Services Assistant (7), Security Officer (5), Visitor Assistant (5), Curator (4), Visitor Welcome Assistant (4), Assistant Collections Manager (3), Sales Assistant (3), Volunteer (3), Administrative Assistant (2), Administrator (2), Assistant Project Manager (2), Family Learning Facilitator (2), Finance Assistant (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at British Museum according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people and place to work" ((in 23 reviews)); "The AV and Production is a great team to be a part of Work on exhibitions" ((in 12 reviews)); "You are always given the opportunity to make a contribution and feedback is welcomed." ((in 4 reviews)); "The BM offers an excellent work environment." ((in 3 reviews)); "Good benefits (ICOM Card, subsidised food (lunch under £3!), employee talks, etc.)" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at British Museum according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The low salary is demotivating" ((in 17 reviews)); "Senior management will bully you if you do bend over backwards for them." ((in 4 reviews)); "The management doesn't care about the employees." ((in 4 reviews)); "Emanating from the top, a disdainful bully culture is being promulgated and projected throughout the institution." ((in 4 reviews)); "Management = they are always unorganised and making last minute requests and some managers are control freaks" ((in 3 reviews))

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