A frustrating experience due to poor management and a lack of communication. - Anonymous employee Serco Group Employee Review

1.0
Aug 20, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The best part of working for serco is my colleagues, most are passionate about their roles, work against the odds to provide customers a good service and there is a good social scene. The pay is also above average.

Cons

The senior and middle management leadership is poor, they seem to have risen through the ranks on an old boys network. They do not have enough experience, make poor strategic decisions and seem afraid of communicating to their employees. They are also very defensive. The different serco contracts have little interaction which is a shame, as it could provide a varied career. The IT systems and equipement is old, breaks frequently and makes the day more frustrating than it should be. There is little training opportunities- it is always promoised but doesn't materilise often.

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5.0
Jun 14, 2026
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Pros

great work life balance benefits are top pay is valid

Cons

no work vehicle no company phone satellite position, no peers (I don't have much to say negative, these are a stretch)

1.0
Apr 7, 2026
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Pros

You get to directly impact clients' success. "Decent" pay for the location.

Cons

Leadership will shift blame onto teams instead of taking accountability for their own shortcomings, and Program Managers won't take the time to seek clarification, leading to misinformed decisions and unfair outcomes. They are more focused on internal politics and protecting their seat than recognizing or rewarding actual contributions. You can work hard for years with consistently strong performance and still be passed over for promotion in favor of someone who has built the right relationships with management, even if the have not proven themselves yet. Support is subpar. Employees often spend more time troubleshooting issues themselves than receiving timely or effective assistance.

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