Human Resources Apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

My apprenticeship consists of five placements within different HR teams in TfL. Some of my daily tasks include managing projects, liaising with stakeholders, spending time on the TfL network meeting TfL employees, attending meetings with Trade Unions and helping to develop HR strategies.

10/10

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

I have learnt a wealth of new skills including: stakeholder management, employee engagement, creating communication plans, employment law, confidence liaising with senior managers and creating business reports.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my programme. It is very varied and challenging and gives me the chance to work on a broad range on HR projects. I have a great support network who are always available to offer help and guidance.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is extremely structured. I am aware of where my placements will be, how long they are etc.

10/10

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

TfL are incredibly supportive. I have a sponsor who is my overall manager throughout my 2 year apprenticeship. I have a placement manager in every placement I undertake who acts as a line manager. I also have an informal buddy who is a 2nd year apprentice.

10/10

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

My training is provided by Kingston College and they are very well organised and all my tutors are very supportive.

8/10

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

My qualification is very helpful at giving me theoretical knowledge that I can apply to my role (e.g. employee engagement strategies, conflict management strategies, employment law, how to create business reports).

10/10

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.)

The Graduate & Apprentice committee host frequent networking sessions for graduates and apprentices. You have the option to become a TfL Ambassador and work at TfL stattions, gaining frontline. TfL also have multiple staff network groups you can join.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's an amazing organisation to work for - if you work hard your opportunities are endless. It's also great to work for an organisation that contributes so much to the success of London.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

Do your research about TfL and their main strategies/commitments to London. Have real life examples of things you have done that prove your statements about yourself e.g. what have you done that shows how hard working you are?