Performance and Growth Manager Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

Management of performance in a services business

7/10

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

I have learnt new skills and tools aswell as refreshing and improvement skills that I already had

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the learnings but found the assignments too time consuming to carry out during my working week

4/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well structured but had issues with TDO sickness and leaving

4/10

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

I had several managers throughout the period. My current manager was very supportive to give me time to complete the tasks

9/10

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

the previous training development officer was off sick and then left the company. My current TDO is superb and really helpful

6/10

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

At first I thought that the skills and tools were what I had been through before but found that there were more skills and tools that I learnt and improved what I had done before too

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.)

Yes

9/10

9a. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very good skills and if the candidate is organised with support from the employer then there are lots of leadership skills to learn

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Gas?

Make sure you are aware of the size of the commitment that you take on