Pensions Administration Apprentice Review

by Barnett Waddingham

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

Performing administrative tasks on behalf of several pension schemes and answering queries from pension scheme members.

9/10

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

I have learned to use several pieces of dedicated pensions admin software and have developed my knowledge of the structures and rules of pension schemes.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have found the programme very enjoyable and rewarding.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is mostly well-structured but it can sometimes be hard to balance the responsibilities of the job with the requirements of the apprenticeship.

7/10

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

I have regular check-ins with a dedicated apprentice rep, and also receive support from my team leader and my assigned apprenticeship buddy.

10/10

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

I have semi-regular meetings with the training provider, but these are not as frequent as my contact with my employer.

6/10

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

I have found elements of the external training useful, but I feel that most of my improvement has been the result of on the job experience.

5/10

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 are lots of opportunities to get involved in social activities, although I have not personally taken part in many.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have worked for a lot of companies over the years (I am an older apprentice), and BW is considerably friendlier and more supportive than anywhere else I've worked.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham?

The BW apprenticeship programme isn't just for school leavers. It's a great opportunity to change careers later in life.