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Growth driven AI & Data Science consultancy with mathematics excellence at its core - Business Development Manager Smith Institute Employee Review

4.0
15 Dec 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Excellent compensation & bonus schemes, - Supportive, welcoming environment open to diversity of background & opinion, - Opportunities for (employee-driven) career develop, - Regular social events & gatherings, - Flexible & remote working, - Driven, experienced co-workers.

Cons

- Output focused 'definitions of done', leading to occasional long hours, - Variability in project & account management styles, particularly between sectors, - Growing company building its internal systems and management processes

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5.0
13 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Meaningful projects, flexible working, supportive work environment, opportunities for rapid progression

Cons

Completely remote working can feel a bit isolating sometimes

5.0
19 Dec 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Lots of responsibility and trust to make business decisions, - Technical strategy group that collaborates with the BD & technical team, - Yearly performance (individual & company) bonus, - CEO that genuinely cares about all staff, - Friendly staff that socialise in the Oxford area, - Feedom to persue sceintific development through events and training opportunities, - No weekend work culture, - 37.5 hr work week (self-reported), - Remote working comapny therefore can work anywhere in UK.

Cons

- No salary negotiation at apprisal (raises are BoD decision), - Standard class train ticket allowance when travelling for work (and trains encouraged), - Small travel evening meal expense allowance (£20 limit with overnight stay), - Mostly remote working staff therefore less in-person time with colleagues.

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