Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I now work in the Non-Financial Disclosures team in Financial Reporting. This involves governing the controls and processes that are in place for the metrics that we disclose in our external reporting requirements.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Managing Upwards Communication Presenting Self-Motivation Mentorship

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Thoroughly, as I joined this team when it was first formed there was almost unlimited opportunity for me to drive the process forward. I have a great work life balance and a strong team around me who support one another

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • As well as you could anticipate for a newly formed team, although there is no set path. There are plenty of opportunities for development which leads to wider career prospects when compared to a BAU team.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • An incredible amount of support, I have been granted emergency dependent leave for my toddler when required and also 6 weeks paid paternity when she was first born

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Couldn't fault the training provider, they cared as much about me qualifying as I did and played a great supporting role in helping me to achieve my goals

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The training provider gave me the best platform to achieve my qualification which in turn opened the opportunity for me to apply for the role I'm currently in now

    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.)
  • I now am the champion for the apprenticeship talent for the finance team, supporting 10+ apprentices through their own journeys using the experiences that I went through in the hopes of sharing some knowledge and advise

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Nationwide to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great work life balance, competitive salary, strong company values & opportunities for development


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nationwide?
  • Don't be afraid to show your passion for knowledge and learning, whilst ensuring you have a strong fundamental ability of excel


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

Swindon, Wiltshire

May 2024


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