Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Hillside Animal Sanctuary is an animal shelter in Norwich.
hillside.org.ukRating based on 10 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Hillside Animal Sanctuary get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Hillside Animal Sanctuary pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Hillside Animal Sanctuary?
Most people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
80% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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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Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel treated with respect
Do people at Hillside Animal Sanctuary feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
80% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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 Hillside Animal Sanctuary get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
60% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Hillside Animal Sanctuary?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do people at Hillside Animal Sanctuary recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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 don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Hillside Animal Sanctuary?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
100% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Hillside Animal Sanctuary?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% 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 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Hillside Animal Sanctuary head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
100% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Hillside Animal Sanctuary is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Hillside Animal Sanctuary ranks
Hillside Animal Sanctuary ranks last to work for out of vets.
- 8 Voo Vets
- 9 Animal Trust
- 10 Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 August 2026.
Hillside Animal Sanctuary job reviews
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Best thing
The animals
Worst thing
Unpredictable, lots of drama
Report this reviewEmployee at Hillside Animal Sanctuary, July 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 5 Hillside Animal Sanctuary employees
What contracts are people on?
Based on 5 Hillside Animal Sanctuary employees