Sheffield Wednesday

Item: Sheffield Wednesday
Rating: 6.81
Author: Employee at Sheffield Wednesday

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Sheffield Wednesday is a football club. The club is used for hospitality, conferences and events.

swfc.co.uk

4.9

21st of 25 rated football clubs

Rating based on 18 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Sheffield Wednesday

Pay

Okay

Only some people are paid a living wage

Do Sheffield Wednesday pay a living wage?

Some people are not paid a living wage.

How we know this
55% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

Hours and flexibility

Good

Most people find it easy to take sick leave

How easy is it to take sick leave at Sheffield Wednesday?

Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

Why this matters

Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

Okay

Only some people feel treated with respect

Do people at Sheffield Wednesday feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 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.

Needs improving

Most people are stressed

Is it stressful to work at Sheffield Wednesday?

Most people feel stressed here.

How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

Why this matters

Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

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Only some people recommend their team

Do people at Sheffield Wednesday recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.

How we know this
64% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 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.

How Sheffield Wednesday ranks

Sheffield Wednesday ranks 21st to work for out of football clubs.

20 Leeds United

5.0
21 Sheffield Wednesday

4.9
22 Swansea City AFC

4.8

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 23 April 2025.

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