Pension Administrator Review

by Barnett Waddingham

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:

Providing administrative services to pension companies, updating member records, providing quotes and figures, communicating with members and clients. Calculations of retirement, transfer and death figures

9/10

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

I have built more professional skills and built my confidence in speaking to people I work with and members on the phone. I have also improved my time managing and organising skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It has been very informative and have enjoyed it as I have received generous support from my colleagues

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly structured, began working on simple member tasks and eventually was trained on manual calculations and non-client related tasks. this is split over the 18 month period of the apprenticeship and the training provided has been at the right stages in my career.

8/10

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

A lot of support. My team has been a great help

10/10

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

I have received some support but not loads, the main support i receive is from my team. The support i do receive from the training provider is on a wider scale

8/10

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

It has been helpful in my understanding and knowledge of pensions and the company.

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.)

There are numerous social activities which many people in the company are involved in which has improved our team and wider relationships

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good working environment and support. They focus on developing careers and providing the training and support if needed.

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

Be confident and its okay to not know much, apprenticeships are about learning