Portfolio Manager Review

by Pearson plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Project Management Qualification Development Stakeholder engagement Facilitating networking sessions

9/10

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

Financial management on projects Risk management on projects Reporting on projects

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyed all aspects except online learning bit

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

fairly well organised

7/10

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

one hundred percent

10/10

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

lots of opportunities given to gain new skills with wider teams and given time off for study and preparation for exams. Lots of support for the project and EPA

9/10

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

Knowledge part did help to understand why it is important to do certain things in certain ways but the application of that knowledge in real was more helpful.

8/10

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 plenty of opportunities for professional networks but also some social events

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Pearson plc to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Pearson has offered me lots of opportunities to grow both upwards and sideways to gain new skills. I took a wave opportunity for 3 months with a different team and learnt new stuff. This led me to take a permanent jobcwith that team

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

Pearson is a global company and has not only the opportunities in the UK but across the globe. These opportunities are so varied that you could spend your life here to gain new skills and grow yourself.