Aug 27, 2025
Swanson Reed reviews about "manager"
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7 reviews
5.0
Sep 2, 2019
Interesting and diverse clients and technologies
Current employee, less than 1 year
London, England
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My job involves talking to clients about their projects and then writing up those projects in a report so we can apply for a grant from from the government. The clients are really fascinating and smart and its great to hear about their new inventions. Apart from that its quite laid back and I am always approved leave to travel which is a positive.
Cons
The writing can be a little overwhelming sometimes but my manager is really supportive and patient. Due to the number of reports we need to get out it can be a little stressful at times during deadline season.
4.0
Jun 1, 2019
I learnt a lot but I could have been paid more
Former employee, more than 3 years
London, England
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I guess the free lunches is a pro. They let me take time off to travel whenever I wanted, and I did take a fair bit of leave. I had a free range of a number of projects which was give autonomy to deliver the jobs in my own way. A lot of our clients had really cool state of the art products and it was really fun to learn about them and do site visits of their company. Management is really involved, and you deal directly with senior people, I did learn a lot of things about running a business that I wasn't exposed to with previous companies that I had worked for, and I was helpful to me when I when I started my business.
Cons
Company Security was over the top and burnt time during deadline season. Two step authentication to access email or servers always had issues, sometimes took 10 minutes just to get access to my work email. IT manager was always busy with something else and a lot of times I had to wait for him to be available to fix it. Training was provided when asked, but was not provided on a regular basis which was frustrating, but management was helpful and friendly in providing training when I asked. Salary could have been a little higher.
5.0
Jun 2, 2024
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Pros
This is a very supportive company to work for and there are many opportunities for progression. Pay is also competitive although not always great. I would recommend this company if you are interested in gaining some meaningful work experience.
Cons
One of the most competitive and challenging workplaces. Great opportunities ahead. I worked with directors and managers very closely and attended a CFO meeting just as an assurance summer intern.
4.0
Jun 26, 2019
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Pros
Management are very hands on and exposed me to not only working in the business to how to run a business . Helped me build confidence, as I didnt know it was that hard, and no-one really knows what they are doing, they just go with their gut and the things they learnt up to that moment. I actually think I could run a business now....HA! My manager was easy going and was patient when I made mistakes, but they do expect you to try your hardest. If you sit on your phone all day though you will get fired... saw that first hand!
Cons
The company will want you to perform, and sometimes it causes some to act a little catty and that sometimes makes it painful to be around. Management could do more to stop this kind of behavior. Pay could have been a little better but the bonuses and free lunches were good. Office is next to Big Ben in Central London and is VERY VERY expensive if you want to live near the office.
5.0
Dec 18, 2021
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Pros
free lunches, and my manager is really nice and supporive
Cons
parking is a nightmare when i have to come into the office
5.0
Jun 5, 2024
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Pros
Senior managers and friendly and helpful and are supportive if i need help orndont know how to do something
Cons
Parking is horrible, but i am allowed to WFH 3 days a week.
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