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British Council

3.6

based on 416 Reviews

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British Council Reviews

Updated 18 Apr, 2025

Overall Rating

3.6/5

based on 416 reviews

3% below industry's average

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Category Ratings

3.8

Work-Life Balance

3.6

Company Culture

3.3

Job Security

3.3

Salary

3.3

Skill Development

3.3

Work Satisfaction

3.0

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What employees say about British Council?

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Workplace insights

Hybrid

59% employees reported

Monday to Friday

69% employees reported

Flexible timing

60% employees reported

No travel

57% employees reported

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Gender based rating

3.8

Rated by Women

188 reviews

3.5

Rated by Men

207 reviews

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Assistant Manager Recruitment in Noida

Full Time

HR Operations Department

5.0

posted on 25 Jan 2025

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Library Trainee in Chennai (working remotely)

Full Time

Operations Support Department

5.0

posted on 17 Feb 2024

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Is British Council a good place to work for?

The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 from over 416 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have an average experience working at British Council. Work-Life balance holds the highest rating at 3.8, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.0. Read reviews about work-life balance and career growth on AmbitionBox.

How does British Council’s employee rating compare to the industry average?

British Council's employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 is below the industry average of 3.7 out of 5 for companies within the Education & Training sector. This rating suggests that British Council faces some challenges in employee satisfaction compared to its industry peers. It indicates that while British Council performs relatively well, there may be specific areas where improvements could be made to better align with or exceed the industry standard.

Does British Council pay their employees well?

According to AmbitionBox reviews, British Council employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.3 out of 5, based on 416 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about British Council salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at British Council, click here .

How is the work culture at British Council?

Work culture at British Council is rated 3.6 out of 5 by 416 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas.To read reviews specifically about work culture at British Council, click here .

How is the job security at British Council?

Based on 416 reviews on AmbitionBox, British Council employees rate job security at 3.3 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at British Council. To read reviews about job security at British Council, click here .

Is work from home available at British Council?

According to AmbitionBox, 13% of British Council employees work from home permanently, 28% work from the office, and 59% follow a hybrid model, based on 37 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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