VQ AA Strategy and Engagement Manager Review

by Pearson plc

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Create a community for our Associate workforce, advocating on their behalf, reviewing policies, processes and proving training and development opportunties.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Negotiation, dealing with conflict, crisis management

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Great opportunities to network, learn about other businesses, interesting lectures

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very, although timeframes can differ per module which leaves little time

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Plenty - 2 x mentors, 1 x senior leader sponsor, 1 day per week off the job, time to attend in person lectures

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • There if need it, mainly as a group and online

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Apply knowledge to the skills I already have, feel it confirms my thinking

    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.)

    • mentoring scheme and employee engagement work

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Pearson plc to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Supportive line manager and plentiful opportunities to develop personally

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

    • Be prepared to evolve regularly in your role, be the driver of your own success

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Teaching

London

May 2023

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