Business and Administration Apprentice - PA Review

by Babcock

Rating

8.4/10

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

I am currently working within Business Solutions as an admin/PA. Duties involve meeting management, diary management, sharepoint site ownership. General admin tasks using IT packages such as Excel, Visio, Word and Powerpoint.

10/10

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

Learnt new skills such as time management, working to tight deadlines, my organisational skills have improved. Carrying out apprentice projects and being project manager has developed my leadership skills. The NVQ has allowed me to learn and develop along the way.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed my programme, moving around the business and networking with different people has allowed me to learn and grow. I have had a range of different projects to complete and enjoy working for such a great company.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised, I have had lots of training courses and I had a great induction. We are able to allocate time in our diary to study. We have regular 1:1's with our mentor where we can raise any issues.

9/10

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

We have a great support system around us, line manager, mentor, HR etc. They are always there to help and make time for you in any given situation.

9/10

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

College assessor - constant feedback when submitting units to complete, would always respond to any emails or queries I had. When she came in for observations she would be 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?

I learnt a lot through self research as we did not attend college but I believe it was beneficial completing my NVQ as I have developed new skills along the way.

7/10

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.)

Womans network, Young professionals network etc

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for with many benefits. Access to training and they will support you throughout your training. Great company morale and so many opportunities once you are in Babcock to grow.

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

Network your way around the business, as it is such a huge company there is so much to know so it is beneficial having contacts in different areas of the business.