People Development Lead Review

I look after Learning and Development, designing courses, managing suppliers, liaising with stakeholders and delivering learning solutions. Every day is different, and I meet new people in EMR every week.

Lots. My apprenticeship helped me to see the bigger picture and make decisions based on broader thinking outside of just my job role. It helped me progress in the business.

It was great fun as well as hard work! However, I was able to collaborate with people from other businesses and industries and bring that learning back to EMR.

As a more mature apprentice I was responsible for managing my own time to get the learning done. When at Uni at MMU the days were very weel structured and run. I was also given time during the week by the company to complete portfolio work and assignments.

A lot - from tailoring projects to support my assignments to time during the working week (especially in the run up to deadlines). I was also able to speak with many internal specialists to develop my knowledge around the apprenticeship subject.

MMU were really good - although I did not use my skills coach too much she was always on hand when I had an issue. They were also flexible around a change of role and supportive when times got tricky with a balance of work and study!

It has given me a much more strategic view and perspective when making operational decisions - and I believe gives me and extra 10-20% in my role.

There are a lot of possibilities both for apprentices and for all colleagues. I have been involved in social activities, sport matches and evening events - as well as being given time to support the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network.

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It's a great place to work - the people are all friendly and supportive, every day is interesting and most of all we make a hugely positive impact on the environment!

Be yourself, be curious and communicate well. Especially at apprenticeship entry level, it is all about being authentic when you meet members of the hiring team.