HR & OD Partner Review

by Financial Ombudsman Service

Rating

9.8/10

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

HR & OD Partner - partnering with senior managers within the organisation, projects and organisational design

10/10

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

Yes - theory about reflective practice, critical analysis and looking at HRM models and how that applies to the organisation

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Its good - a lot of work, and can be hard to prioritise but directly relevant to my role

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Clear schedule of formal training and self learning, as well as assignments. good support.

10/10

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

manager is good about allowing time, looking for pieces of work that align, and setting me up for success

10/10

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

good - easily available, steer on assignments and good feedback, with a good cohort to also help. tutor is very supportive. sometimes the workshops and assignments don't always match up

9/10

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

It is helping me put theory into practice- considering best practice and the latest research for Senior HR practionners - eg around people analytics. i've used this to feed into board papers etc

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 - we have lots of virtual inclusion and well-being events and are encouraged to also attend CIPD networking and webinars etc

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Financial Ombudsman Service to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

i believe in the work that we do and i think that there is encouragement to train and develop yourself

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Financial Ombudsman Service?

research the organisation, don't believe everything on glassdoor, think about practical examples that demonstrate your experience. make sure you ask meaningful questions about expectations