Monks Creative Operations Manager reviews

2.6

28% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)
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Sir Martin Sorrell | Wesley ter Haar | Bruno Lambertini

18% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Creative Operations Manager employees have rated Monks with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Creative Operations Manager professionals have an average working experience there. Monks is rated 30% below average by Creative Operations Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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32 reviews
2.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay. Started as a solid brand with talented coworkers.

Cons

No real upward mobility or promotion opportunity. Higher-level senior management is disconnected from creative leadership and tends to gamble a bit too much with client relationships. Agency promises a lot of benefits and growth opportunities for employees that do not come to fruition. When budgets get tight, they cut creative teams regardless of whether the account and employee have been performing well for the agency.

1.0
Nov 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some genuinely kind, talented people remain. Occasional exposure to international teams with better direction. Office location is convenient. Flexible hours in some roles. You’ll learn what not to do.

Cons

UK offices lacks creative vision and leadership. No clear strategy. AI-first claims don’t match output. Social content struggles despite production focus. Talented people leave yearly with no replacements. Career growth and portfolio development are near impossible.

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