Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Complaint Manager - I deal with fraud and dispute complaints. I have to liase with a number of different teams on a daily basis to investigate customers claims, and then contact the customer with the outcome to their complaint. I write letters and audit all calls. I am the teams three way champion

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • When i began the apprenticeship i was a complaint handler for general banking. Since then i have gained competency in calls. I have also gained competency in collections and recoveries cases and calls and fraud and disputes cases and calls

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The programme was very interesting. It meant i was researching things i werent aware of. The trip to birmingham was enjoyable, meeting all the other apprentices from accross the country and hearing what the guest speakers had to say

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Lloyds Banking Group?
  • I feel very valued by lloyds banking group. There is always recognition events for hard work, and when targets are met we receive praise from managers.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I felt the program was well structured. We initially had an introduction which allowed us to see what it is we would be doing and learning about. When i began the booklets i could contact my tutor for support and guidence via email or phone if required. We had monthly catch ups to ensure we were on track and understanding things well. All in All i enjoyed the program and felt the organisation of it was spot on.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The support i have received couldnt have been any better. I had constant phone and email contact with my tutor who was very quick to respond and assist with my concerns. Yes i enjoyed it

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The managers werent very involved with the program. However if i asked for assitance where i needed to find information the managers were always willing to help

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I cant complain about my salary. I am been paid the same as my peers who are not on the apprenticeship. It is very rare you find an apprenticeship where you are paid the normal full time rate

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • We do a day to make a difference once a year. This allows us to help a company or charity for the day. Last year i arranged to make hampers for old peoples homes and i spent a day in one. This year we are helping the charity andy's man club. Which is a UK mental health charity. We will be helping with their admin, raising money for them, and helping them organise fund raising events. Outside of work i enjoy going to the gym and keeping fit.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • it is a fun and friendly environment. the support is always there to help you grow within the business


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
  • Be yourself, the oppertunities within the bank are massive. The experience is enjoyable, and being part of the bank is something you wont regret


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Yorkshire & The Humber

April 2017


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