Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • join Daily standup shadow work on some code have a weekly catch up with my Line Manager about whsat im working on

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes, i have developed new skills. i have been learning React, whuch has helped me improve my frontend development skills. through builiding different projects, ive learnt how to create dynamic user interfaced, manage state, and work with API. this has also strengthened my understanding os JAvascript and Typescript

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • i really enjoy it alot, meeting other apprentices and also working with senior developers shows me where i can be in a few more years. i like my team who are very supportive.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very organised, firstly there were lectures going on to help you learn the foundation of a language then after speaking with my Line Manger he will set me up with some work relating to what i have learnt which will go hand in hand.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My line manager and team are very support, all i need to do when I'm struggling with something is to ping my LM on teams and jump on a call, he's there to help.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • also recieved alot of help may be longer to get a hold of them as they aren't in my internal teams chat, however if i send an email today im sure to get a response after a few hours or the next day in the morning.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification has helped me perform much better in my role. through my level 4 apprenticeship, i have gained both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, the coursework has built my understanding of key concepts, while the hands on task have allowed me to apply what i've learned directly to real world situations.

    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.)
  • yes, we have alot of networking event that take place and 3 days a year volunteering where the apprentices all get together and work on helping for example we took place in help the park environment by getting rid of any branches that could cause harm.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • i definitely would recommend NatWest apprenticeship to a friend. the apprenticeship offers a great balance between learning and gaining real work experience. you get support from both your team and professional coaches, and there are plently of opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career. it's a great way to earn,learn and build a strong foundation for the future.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
  • Make sure you Apply, the environment is amazing you create a natwest family, and wed be lucky to have more apprentices


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

London

May 2025


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