Pension Administration 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:

I am a pension administrator so i deal with the day-to-day activities in running a pension scheme. This includes calculating retirement quotations, updating member details and sending out mailings to members.

8/10

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

I have become a lot more confident talking to people, through talking a lot with colleague and handling many calls with members. I have also become very proactive in my work and always looking for ways to improve.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed the programme quite well, but it did become quite a bit more stressful when going through gateway.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Up to gateway the programme was very structured and went well, but when i entered gateway it did become a little bit messy and less organised

7/10

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

I received a lot of support from my employer which helped a lot. and continue to receive support on a daily basis.

9/10

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

I have received quote a lot of support from the training provider by having quarterly meetings with them to go through my work and go through preparation needed for the EPA.

8/10

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

To obtain the qualification needed, the training provider have assigned us a number of case studies to write to describe our experiences in various situations. This has helped me a lot as the qualitative aspect helps me when writing emails and letters internally and externally.

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.)

There are many extra-curricular activities that occur on a frequent basis and that i have been involved in. This includes a quiz/karaoke night, football tournament/ sessions, pub nights and poker (not for real money)

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a company with a very good culture and work environment and is always looking to help improve you as an individual

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

Be prepared to learn and take in information