Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I provide IT-based solutions for education. Requirements are always different, so the job is always challenging. I am involved in sales, customer service, procurement, and financing to provide the best solution for each client.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am always undertaking training courses for different products and also attend conferences when changes to security and IT guidance and policies are updated by Local Authorities and Government.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I always enjoy learning new skills and becoming better at my current job role. This degree definitely fits the bill for me as I currently do a lot of what is being taught. Learnigteh models and theories is a new part for me.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very good, easy to follow, good structure, always able to ask questions. Support is always available. Very happy so far.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have time set aside each week for reading and writing for University. Work is supportive of me, as I believe they would like me to be part of a higher management role in the future.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • As previously stated, lots of support si available and accessible.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My role undertakes a lot of what we are learning. The structure and learning theories will definitely help me adapt and improve my current position.

    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.)
  • At work, there is not much socializing as I have 4 children at home. However we are looking to create more team bonding events, twice a year to help the overall team well-being. I do attend work events to meet prospective clients.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Merseygrid Limited to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Lots of support is provided. Senior management is easy to access to discuss issues. A lot of autonomy is provided as your gain experience and skills.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Merseygrid Limited?
  • Ensure you know how the education sector works compared to business. It is different, and how you speak to clients and engage with them is very important and not the same as in other sectors.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Marketing

Wilmslow

May 2022

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