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DismissActive Nation is a sport and exercise charity. They operate 19 sport and exercise venues.
activenation.org.ukRating based on 17 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Active Nation
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Active Nation pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
73% 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 September 2022 and August 2024.
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 £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Active Nation get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
69% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Active Nation do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
64% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Active Nation workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
73% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Active Nation?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and December 2023.
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.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Active Nation managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Active Nation?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.
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
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Active Nation feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and December 2023.
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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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Active Nation get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
36% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Active Nation?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and August 2024.
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 Active Nation recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
45% 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 September 2022 and August 2024.
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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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Active Nation?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Active Nation?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% of people report not 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 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
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 Active Nation ranks
Active Nation ranks joint 186th to work for out of charities.
- 186= Autism Together
- 186= Active Nation
- 191= The Wallich
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 10 September 2024.
Active Nation job reviews
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Best thing
Best thing is the people you work with. Family oriented atmosphere.
Worst thing
Unprofessional, unorganised, pressure on staff.
Active Nation Lifeguard, March 2022
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