Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

As a Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager I look after large IT Cloud contracts to ensure suppliers are delivering against their obligations, we're protecting service, we're recruiting and keeping talent and we're resolving disputes quickly.

10/10

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

Yes, my apprenticeship has given me a multitude of new skills including project management, business & operational planning, self awareness and personal development and how to be a better manager to my team.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's a great programme and the trainers have been fantastic throughout.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured. Our sessions are all planned in advance and I have regular check ins with my learning coach to ensure everything is on track and we're ticking all the boxes in preparation for end point assessment.

10/10

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

LBG are excellent. I am given autonomy to manage my own time. If I need to take a full day or a few hours here and there to be able to complete an assignment, I can do that.

10/10

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

Hart are excellent and provide masses of support and guidance and are always quick to respond to any queries

9/10

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

The apprenticeship has given me a broader understanding of management and it's many guises and I think I am a more well rounded manager because of these learnings.

9/10

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.)

We have lots of volunteering opportunities at Lloyds Banking Group and individual sites arrange social events to suit all needs including sports and social etc

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The opporunities that LBG offer are endless and I have been able to learn and grow throughout my 12.5 years, progressing into new roles and seeing others develop around me.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

Grab the opporunities that come your way with both hands and get involved in as much as you can