Project Assistant Review

I am a Project Assistant working in Digital on a Programme involving customer data. My role at LBG involves working in PMO to book meeting rooms, organise meetings, record actions and manage those actions, manage timesheets, help with weekly status reporting and CMT reporting. I have also created a stakeholder management plan and written and presented a proposal for a more effecive Induction Day.

I have developed my communication and interpersonal skills which has helped me become a more confident and assertive team member. I have also developed my organisation and time management skills which are essential PM qualities. I have also learnt to be more resillint and positive when things go wrong - it doesn't matter how many times you fall it's about picking yourself up and trying again, learning from your mistakes.

Although the programme is challenging and stressful at times, I am very much enjoying being part of LBG and having the opportuntity to learn and develop into an effective leader. Everyone here is so talented and passionate about their role which is great to be a part of. The opportunities here are fabulous!

Currently, due to ill health I am not in the office full time and I have had to have alot of time off. Therefore, I am not feeling as valued as I was previously. However, once my responsibilities build back up again I'm sure I will feel like a valued team member again.

I would prefer the programme to be more structed, being quite a organised and methodical person I find it more difficult when training days/ workshops get cancelled or when there is a lack of communication or plan. However, I understand the need to be flexible.

I recieve adequate support from my training provider. I understand they have alot of individuals to manage but I would prefer a little more contact and guidance.

I recieve alot of support from my Line Manager, he has been very supportive with my development and helping me identify and improve my weaknesses and strenghts. It would be nice for him to be less busy so I could have more regualr contact with him but I understand how demanding his role is.

Although my salary is good, travelling from South Wales to Bristol is not cheap. It can be a struggle to meet the cost of travel with my other expenses.

Being with other apprentices helps with social opportunties outside work. There is also #connect which helps bring colleagues together in an informal.

Yes

I would recommend LBG to a friend because it is a great organisation to work for. The opportunties here are fantastic and the benefits are great too.

I would say to do your research on the company first, what are there values? What does the compay stand for? How are they going to acheive this? I would also look at banking as a whole and understand the challenges facing banking.