Head of Business Analysis Review

by University of Oxford

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I manage a large team of Business Analysts working on Projects and Programmes of IT change within the University. I need to plan resource allocations, tackle project issues and blockers and support best practice for Business Analysis. I am also part of the management team.

10/10

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

Yes during the apprenticeship it has enables me to learn new management skills to improve my own capabilities. Through the modules I have undertaken so far it has enabled me to reflect on my key strengths and development areas. I also take time to review my capabilities more.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying the programme and what it is enabling me to do. Brookes is an excellent provider and I feel well supported and have everything I need to do well.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised and structured. I am very clear on what I need to do to achieve my apprenticeship and MBA.

10/10

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

I have received excellent support from my Employer giving me the day a week to study and ensure that I have sufficient time off work to progress my apprenticeship and development.

10/10

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

I have received excellent support and they are quick to respond when I have raised a concern or made an enquiry. The Moodle VLE site is well structured and I can usually find what I need fairly quickly. The excellent induction really helped this.

10/10

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

It has given me some different perspectives to consider and hearing from other delegates on the course and how their employers do things is so valuable. The network of people really helps you think outside the box and gather that important insight into ways to consider things.

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.)

Yes there are lots of opportunity as University of Oxford is an excellent employer, with many opportunities for sports, social and professional networking events like conferences and further training offered.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There are so many things to mention, it is a very interesting environment to work in, often challenging but also ever changing. I really like the culture at the University, it is really professional, but supportive, we also have a great sense of fun too.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?

There are so many opportunities at Oxford, so get a job here and you will see the many opportunities open to you to develop and progress your career in many different options.