Apprentice Project Manager Review

by Toyota GB

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

As a project management apprentice, I am asked to deal in matters of project control and governance on a daily basis. I have responsibilities such as monitoring and projects and ensuring they are completed on time and within resources

9/10

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

organisational skills; interpersonal skills; presentation skills; management skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Certainly enjoy it - gives me responsibility so early in my career and allows me to learn through mistakes & advice from peers

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured in a clear way that sets out the content along with the timings; this helps to plan out your time and aids in pre-reading.

9/10

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

A lot of support provided - both from managers and peers alike

10/10

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

My training provider and skills coach are always on hand to support with any questions I may have, be they either work or theory based.

10/10

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

The competencies and theories that I have learnt over my qualification have helped me to become a more well-rounded project manager. I have used what I have learnt in the workplace in a practical way to support my team to meet strategic objectives

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.)

Various extra-curricular activities are available, from regular Tuesday night football to social activities such as board game nights

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Toyota GB has a friendly, inclusive environment which supports your learning and development not only as a professional but as an individual too.

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

To be assured that Toyota GB is an organisation that values all perspectives. It is incredibly encouraging of teamwork and collaboration and so being able to demonstrate this is a piece of advice I would impart.