Project Support Review

I work on a large complex programme aimed at reforming the probation services in the UK. I provide support to a project manager in a commercial capacity that involves planning, scheduling governance controls for Board meetings, that are concerned primarily with procurement activities.

My apprenticeship has linked very well with the day to day tasks that I carry out. As someone that had no previous project management experience, I found that the modules in the apprenticeship have really helped my understanding of the wider context of my role.

I really enjoy my programme - I enjoy the balance between on and off the job activities and it has helped me endless amounts in terms of understandign the role in which I am in.

Very well organised - Our training and development officer is very organised, preps us very well and has great communication with my line manager and centre of excellence.

From the centre of excellence we get lots of support. My line manager doesn't have a great deal of involvement but I am given the flexibility to make sure I get 20% off the job learning.

I have received lots of support. I have known what to expect at every step and have felt supported and that I can contact my training officer at any time!

As above - I feel that all the modules are relevant to what I am expected to do in my role. I feel that is has helped me put it all into context as to how and why we do what we do.

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I enjoy the work / life balance. I enjoy the constant development opportunities that it gives me to grow as a professional. It is a stark contrast from working in retail for most of my previous career.

That there are a lot of opportunities. There are so many roles that would benefit from transferrable skills from other work experience. To not be put off by the long interview process, it sounds scarier than it is!