Project Support Officer Review

by Department for Work and Pensions

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Supporting Business case and Benefits Manager in maintaining the Benefit tracker. Collating relevant source material and data for use in the Benefits Realisation Plan. Support the Business Case Manager in collating relevant source material for the Business case. Support the BC and BR team with organising key meetings.

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

    • Risk Management, Planning, Quality Management, Governance, Stakeholder and Communication Management, Leadership, Communication and Drive for Results.

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

    • I have enjoyed every bit of the programme right from the beginning. Live events have been very useful.

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

    • It is well organised but there is scope to improve further.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I have received complete support from my employer and thanks to my Line Manager.

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

    • I have received good support from my training provider. Also prep during live events were helpful in passing my APM exams.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It has boost my confidence a lot. My confidence in understanding the context of the project or programme has been improved a lot.

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Sometime. Mostly, i have been focusing on preparing for my apprenticeship.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • So far it has promoted equality and gave everyone chance to learn and develop themselves. Hope I will be given chance again to work within the project after my apprenticeship is completed.

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

    • Research about the role and criteria before applying. Prepare yourself if you fill there are any gaps that need to be fulfilled before applying.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Project Management

Westminster

March 2025

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