Associate Review

by Arup

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:

I am the Digital Lead for Business Services and lead our strategy on digital and data usage. I am involved in dataflow, process improvement and automation and also the up-skilling of staff in these areas.

9/10

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

I learnt new skills around data analytics and python

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme was enjoyable as it meant I met colleagues from around our business and got to work together on data problems.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was structured well and had a full plan from day 1. Perhaps the time commitment was under played before we started as I know we all found that the real challenge.

7/10

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

My employer was fully supportive

10/10

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

I found the stream of different coaches frustrating at the beginning but my final coach was amazing - really supportive, knowledgeable and available when needed.

8/10

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

Although I won't use the skills every day in my role, it will enable me to understand what is possible and develop projects based around the use of data going forwards.

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 - there are lots of different activities - sports clubs, activity clubs etc.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have worked at Arup along time and I still love where I work. The work is challenging, the people are great to work with and I like the company values and goals.

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

Just go for it!