Rating

5.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I was undertaking business support for the north east head of crime, involving dealing with his calendar, meetings and emails. I then moved to a front line role as a team leader in the Magistrates court where I deal with more HR things such as resources adn PMR's.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Not in my first role but am learning alot in my new role

    5/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It is very interesting

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?
  • In my old role I did not feel valued at all, but in my new role I feel alot more valued.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The recruitment process was terrible there was no communication

    2/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • both my tutors are great and always there for me

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I am offered development opportunities however in my old role I was told that my apprenticeship came second to my work and it was made difficult for me to take my study time.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The money is good however I am the lowest paid across all the apprentices, I believe there should be a standard pay for all apprentices and it should not depend on the department you are placed in.

    3/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • 2/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

North East

May 2016


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