HR Assistant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

My daily tasks include Team meetings, Exit Interviews and HR Surgeries. I have been working on the Contract Harmonisation.

10/10

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

Mace also offer an internal training course for apprentices, including classes on Emotional Intelligence, Confidence training and Excel workshops.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme, as I feel supported by the Emerging Talent Team and by my colleagues

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very well structured, we are giving a timetable for the year including events and training, with timings, dates and location. This allows me to block out this time in my calendar.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my team, line manager and the Emerging Talent Team, from weekly 1-to1s with my manager, to catch ups with the Talent Team and progress reviews.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my training provider. I have a coach for each module I learn, who I can have separate calls with during my learning. I also have a coach who I have 4 weeks review calls with. I have been support by the learning team and given extra support due to having learning difficulties.

9/10

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

My qualification has helped perform better in my role on a day to day basis as I have better knowledge on daily tasks and I put the theory I have learnt into practice.

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.)

- Panel Events - Networks - Volunteering Days - Internal Training - Communication Sessions

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have felt supported since starting. I have created a wide network of friends and I enjoy coming to work.

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

- Be yourself - Ask questions