Apprentice Project Manager Review

by Toyota GB

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

I work on several of my own Projects, Projects with other Project Managers and occasionally Ad hoc tasks during my office hours, then one day a week I study for my University degree by completing courseworks and assignments.

8/10

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

Yes, I have developed massively so far on my communication skills, I have built my confidence and have learnt effective project management tools as well as building upon my IT skills such as Excel, PowerPoints.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy managing my own projects, although a little daunting, I feel as though I could be supported more when starting my projects and shadowing a little would greatly help me improve, however there are still positives to my line manager having confidence in me to deliver and produce on my own projects. The university work I find too much workload to complete effectively in just 1 day, and some of the essays can be monotonous.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is clearly organised in terms of my university course, and my office work with Toyota GB has a clear structure, with annual reviews and development plans to ensure progression and promotion at later stages.

9/10

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

My line manager has quarterly and annual reviews with me, although we both agree that I should be communicating with them more frequently on the status of my projects and my overall development/ need for help.

7/10

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

We have 8 weekly reviews with themselves and my line manager, and I reach out via emails whenever in doubt or need any support.

9/10

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

I feel very strongly that my university degree (in Project Management) greatly supports my performance as a PM, and shows me the tools, knowledge, skills and behaviours utilised to be a successful PM.

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.)

yes many, theres a sports& social club (which I am yet to sign up for) that enrols members in plentiful of activities weekly and Bi-weekly.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Toyota GB to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great company to work for, very encouraging and nurturing in terms of development and building skills, it invests heavily in it's people, it supports its community and strives to be the best in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

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

Be a people's person, be friendly and warm and you will fit right in.