Aberystwyth University
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DismissAberystwyth University is a Welsh public research university.
aber.ac.uk/enRating based on 18 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Aberystwyth University
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Aberystwyth University pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
73% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Aberystwyth University pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Aberystwyth University?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Aberystwyth University feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Aberystwyth University enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
70% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Aberystwyth University recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Aberystwyth University?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 70% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
How Aberystwyth University ranks
Aberystwyth University ranks 9th to work for out of universities.
- 7= University Of Brighton
- 9 Aberystwyth University
- 10 University College London
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 10 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.