Employment Manager Review

by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Rating

9.1/10

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

Managing a team of employment and egnagement officers, providing employmetn and skills services to resdients, working with employers, higher level maangers to generate vacacnies, skills for the future, legacy planning

10/10

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

professional coaching, of headteachers, senior leadership team, now part of public sector coaching pool. Coaching other local authority employees/NHS with career development

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Like working with different sectors and levels of employee, being challenged by tutors and understanding importance of return on investment in public sector

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

programme was delivered virtually due to COVID restrictions being slowly lifted. Was interactive to stretch skills and abilities. Tutors had wealth of experience and qualifications

8/10

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

I'm self driven however the employer allowed the space and time to achieve and supported me with the skills gaps

8/10

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

High turnover of assessors, however structure of programme and content was good

7/10

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

Developed to be an internal coach in a coaching pool, progressed on to West Midlands/Public sector coaching pool

10/10

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.)

We have a wellbeing hub with a wealth of opportunities that you can engage with outside of work, including access to an app which signposts you to local events and sessions

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Career Development, ability to share creative ideas, work with public helping to support local residents, creating programmes for the unemployed, having the opportunity to share good practice and outcomes.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council?

An apprenticeship is a great way to gain an entry to Sandwell council. Take on board all of the training opportunities and knowledge that you can, and drive yourself to take advantage to get the career outcome you want.