Project manager Review

by Department for Work and Pensions

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Carrying out project management activities. Planning scoping working with design to develop efficient valuable suitable products to support our staff and claimants needs.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt how I can utilise theories and practices in to my daily job. It has helped with stakeholder management and leadership of both staff and projects

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am really enjoying it as was unable to carry out a degree if it was not for this opportunity. It has been very hard work but worth it for when the result comes.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • At the beginning it was very organised and structured. However, with recent changes it has not been as organised as before.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I think this depend on the role and manager you have. The employer has a whole allows time for development but it is always according to business needs. At times I am not able to get the time I need to complete the work so need to do it in my own time

    6/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive lots of help from the provider. They have been really helpful and supportive

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I am hoping this will support me to get my promotion.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • there used to be previously not as many as before due to work priorities and commitments.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The department as a whole is a great place to work and lots of opportunities

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?

    • be open to opportunities

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

London

February 2025

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