Is Beaverbrooks a good company to work for?

Beaverbrooks has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 164 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at Beaverbrooks to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Beaverbrooks have been left by employees working as Retail Sales Consultant , Sales Associate and Sales Assistant .

Does Beaverbrooks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Beaverbrooks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Beaverbrooks. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Beaverbrooks?

56% of Beaverbrooks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Beaverbrooks 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Beaverbrooks?

Retail Sales Consultant (22) , Sales Associate (20) , Sales Consultant (19) , Sales Assistant (13) , Assistant Manager (7) , Sales Advisor (5) , Supervisor (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , RSC (3) , Retail Sales Assistant (3) , Retail Sales Associate (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Branch Manager (2) , Branch Manager (2) , Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Beaverbrooks according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and good bonus if working hard" ((in 11 reviews)); "Team were friendly." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good training" ((in 8 reviews)); "It makes such a difference working somewhere where people actually care and lead with kindness." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great bonuses." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Beaverbrooks according to real employee reviews?

"The overall feeling of never really doing enough for the company is bad and the management in some cases can be overbearing" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours expected at Christmas" ((in 7 reviews)); "Late night trading and work life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Good company & values but a bad manager was my reason for leaving." ((in 4 reviews)); "Long hours standing but overall really nice" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Beaverbrooks locations?

Lytham St Annes , London , Manchester , Glasgow , Leeds , Bristol , Norwich , Basingstoke , Trafford Park , Guildford , Edinburgh , Birmingham , Sutton Coldfield , Exeter , Liverpool , Blackpool , Saint Annes on the Sea , Cambridge , High Wycombe , Dartford , Maidstone , Leicester , Milton Keynes , Northampton , Peterborough , Burton , Newcastle upon Tyne , Stratford , York , Stirling

Beaverbrooks reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(47 total reviews)

Anna Blackburn

91% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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1.0

Jun 20, 2026

Cliquey environment, horrible management. Avoid!

Sales associate

Recommend

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Pros

Decent bonus. Good company values. Charity

Cons

My experience at this workplace was extremely disappointing due to inconsistent standards, favouritism, and poor management accountability. Certain long-serving employees were allowed to behave in an unprofessional manner and exercise authority in ways that negatively impacted team morale, with little to no consequence. Management standards were applied inconsistently. Employees faced disciplinary action for lateness and other conduct issues, yet similar behaviour from more senior members , including repeated lateness, appeared to be overlooked. Showing obvious double standards and undermined confidence in management decisions. Overall, I found the culture to be toxic, cliquey, and at times hostile. Favouritism, inconsistent policy enforcement, and a lack of accountability created an environment where employees did not feel they were being treated fairly.

Beaverbrooks Response

2w

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear that you valued aspects of working at Beaverbrooks, including our bonus scheme, company values and charitable work. However, we're sorry to read that your overall experience wasn't a positive one. At Beaverbrooks, we're committed to creating a workplace where every colleague feels respected, supported and treated fairly, so it's disappointing to hear that this wasn't your experience. We take feedback seriously, and comments such as yours help us to reflect and improve. If you'd be open to discussing your experience further, we'd welcome the opportunity to better understand the concerns you've raised. Please contact me at elaine.pugh@beaverbrooks.co.uk if you would like to discuss further. Thank you again for sharing your feedback, and we wish you all the best for the future.

5.0

Mar 11, 2026

Decent jib

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent part time job. Good pay

Cons

Bonus structure could be better

Beaverbrooks Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 5 star review.

2.0

Dec 20, 2025

Hard work goes unnoticed in a cliquey environment

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Well-known brand with a strong presence on the high street • Good initial training and clear company procedures • Stores are generally well-presented and organised

Cons

Team culture can feel very cliquey, making it difficult to feel included if you’re not part of the “inner circle” • Hard work and going above and beyond often goes unrecognised • Clear favouritism from management, with opportunities and praise not shared equally • Very little flexibility around working patterns or personal circumstances • Bonus structure is disappointing, with rewards feeling very small compared to the effort expected

Beaverbrooks Response

5mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed and honest feedback about your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear you valued the training, clear procedures, and the standards we set in our stores, and that you felt proud to work for our well-known high street brand. That said, we’re sorry to read how you felt about the team culture and your experience of recognition, fairness and flexibility. At Beaverbrooks, we’re incredibly proud of our values and of creating a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone feels appreciated for their contribution, so it’s disappointing to hear that this wasn’t how it felt for you. Your comments around feeling excluded, recognition not being shared fairly, and flexibility are taken seriously. Feedback like this is vital in helping us reflect on how we live our values day to day and how we continue to develop our leaders and teams to ensure everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Please can you get in touch with me to discuss your feedback further at Lorraine.khan@beaverbrooks.co.uk Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Lorraine

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