IT Contract & Commercial Manager Review

by E.ON

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Leading a team of contract and commercial specialists to ensure IT contract are managed effectively and that costs are kept under control to maint budget predictions.

10/10

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

I have enhanced my understanding of how to monitor and develop strategies by implementing a strong management metric system, as well as how to compare our business model with that of a competitior.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme, it provides me with opportunities to learn on the job as well as develop and enhance my skillset. The work is demanding, but it does force me to read and learn about areas that I might not have looked at if I wasn't doing the course.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well organised. There is a regular catch up session with a tutor who remains your constant connection throughout the course. The lessons are planned in advance and there is lots of supporting information for each module.

10/10

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

E.ON provides fantastic support, I have a day a week dedicated to my studies and I also have regular conversations with my manager to discuss progress and ensure that there is support provided if needed.

10/10

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

The training provider has been brilliant in responding to any concerns and queries that I have. My tutor put in additional sessions when I was struggling with elements to help support me, and there are a lot of additional services to take advantage off for support if needed.

10/10

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

It is early days, but I have already started to think about how I can add elements from my training into my role and how I can adapt to better provide support to my staff and additional ideas into the workplace to raise efficiencies.

10/10

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.)

There are coffee mornings organised to network with the wider team, there are walking events arranged to help with wellbeing and to encourage socialising.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend E.ON to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is excellent, they really care for their staff and they take the apprenticeship scheme very seriously, ensuring that care and attention is provided to the candidates. There are also so many opportunities within E.ON that enable apprentices to get a broad experience and to help define a role that would really suit them

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

Research the company, have an understanding of everything they do and show that passion towards making a difference when applying