Data Analytics Manager Review

by Royal Mail

Rating

7.1/10

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

Manage portfolio of internal audits, particularly those which have a data analytics angle. Also facilitate risk and deploy data analytics and digitisation strategy in team.

7/10

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

Yes - formalising concepts such as the Data Analytics Lifecycle has been useful. I have also learned how to use SQL, Python and R for extraction and analysis of data.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme although it is a time-burden for me when I have a number of responsibilities.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly good. There could have been more logic applied to the structure, such as doing Data Warehouses after SQL as they both used SQL. Instead we had Python/R in between which meant it was difficult to pick SQL back up.

7/10

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

Positive support - They have been supportive of me and have helped me to prioritise, but it remains difficult when I have a lot of responsibilities.

8/10

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

Positive - they have been very flexible. I haven't had a lot of technical questions for the trainer to date.

7/10

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

I feel it is positive in terms of the things I am learning. However it is difficult to apply the learnings, whilst doing the day job and doing the training.

7/10

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.)

Not at present other than team days/outings.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Royal Mail to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Flexible and for the most part a good conscience.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Mail?

Be enthusiastic and passionate about change.