Ceremonies and Events Assistant Review

by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Rating

8.4/10

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

I assist with the planning and execution of ceremonies and events at Wakefield council and the Registration service.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes I have learnt plenty of new skills since starting this apprenticeship and upskilling some of my others such as my confidence, organisation and team working skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I mostly enjoy my programme as it has taught me also these new skills and given me so many new opportunities but I find it can sometimes be very data based and my journey to starting this apprenticeship hasn't been the smoothest.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Good, it is my managers that keep my work structured and up to practise and they also are on hand when I need something else to cover or learn.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have regular meeting with the employer team to make sure I am staying on the right track and if I need to raise anything with them. So I feel supported in the fact they are there if I need them.

9/10

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

My tutor from my training provider is very helpful and is always ready to listen to my questions if I need to but it can be a bit hard to get a hold of them when I need to.

7/10

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

I haven't finished this apprenticeship yet but the work I'm doing for my qualification if making me me understand what I am doing at work more and opening my eyes to the world of events to fit into my life/work.

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.)

Yes my team at work and Wakefield council's apprenticeship constantly contact me with extra curricular opportunities and things to get involved in. For example I am attending an apprenticeship of the year course .

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Wakefield Metropolitan District Council to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It means you have a very secure and stable job but also they will make sure you are enjoying what you are doing too. They are very supportive and try push you to be the best version in your role as you can be.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wakefield Metropolitan District Council?

The enrolment process can take a long time and there is also a lot of apprentices starting at the same time so be patient and be confident in asking questions so you can get your voice heard as there will be plenty of other people around you.