Project Apprentice Review

I am on the Project Management apprenticeship, currently in my second of two years. My project team are delivering the capability to audio record face-to-face interviews in branch, across mortgages, banking & savings, wealth and Business Banking. I am leading the delivery to Business Banking and I am responsible for many deliverables including training, communications & engagement, user details, hardware and software. I liaise with my internal and external suppliers and update my stakeholders with progress on a regular basis.

Chairing audio conference calls was a steep learning curve as I found it difficult not to see the attendees. However, by being encouraged - but not pushed - out of my comfort zone has helped me overcome my nerves.

I really enjoy the daily work - no two days are ever the same. My team are all very supportive and we collaborate well.

I feel that I am a valued team member and have been selected to represent the LBG Apprenticeship, something I'm very proud of.

I will be finishing the programme early (after about 18 months) as I will have completed all of the work ahead of schedule. I think it could have been condensed.

My training provider can be emailed for support and I have a monthly catch up with him, however I have completed my work ahead of schedule and am being encouraged to slow down.

I receive a lot of support, I have a weekly 121 with my Line Manager and have a mentor who I can meet as often as I like. I'm encouraged to set development goals and complete further in house training.

I'm very happy with my salary.

I have been involved in organising an awards event and meal for a local homeless charity, and supporting National Apprenticeship Week.

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There's an incredible amount of support available, and it's an organisation that I'm proud to work for.

The selection process is fairly long but it's well worth it!