City Energy Transformation Manager Review

by E.ON

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Developing strategic partnerships with local authorities (city, metro and borough councils) to sell and deliver an integrated suite of low carbon solutions, enabling decarbonisation of UK cities.

9/10

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

Developed and enhanced skills in project management, governance, sales and stakeholder management.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very enjoyable programme, developing skills both on the job and through working towards a Masters qualification in strategic leadership.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well structured to balance on and off-the-job learning, with a clear personal development plan in place.

8/10

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

Employer is very supportive, offering flexible working arrangements, enabling me to balance my professional role with academic study.

8/10

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

The training provider are very supportive, offering a combination of face-to-face teaching, with regular webinars and recorded lectures.

8/10

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

The qualification has certainly developed my ability to not only perform better in my current role, but also to develop practical management credentials that will be useful throughout my career.

8/10

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.)

Lots of opportunities to attend networking events. Limited number of sports teams.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend E.ON to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lots of development opportunities, genuine commitment to the apprenticeship / masters programme and a wealth of interesting projects and roles to get involved in.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to E.ON?

Make sure to think carefully about the area of the business you are specifically interested in, so that you can tailor your application accordingly and so that you apply to a business areas which best matches your strengths, interests and ambitions.