PMO ANALYST Review

by Severn Trent

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10

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

Job Title: PMO Analyst Daily Tasks: Assisting Project managers with their projects, receipting the goods they ask for and raising requests for items or funds they may require. Ensuring Project managers are up to date with their projects and that they are not over budget.

9/10

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

Training provided- Qualifications: Prince2 Foundation, ITIL Foundation, Health and safety Skills learnt: Project management, Health and safety at work, analytical skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It has been a great journey so far and I am looking forward to the coming years. Severn Trent is a brilliant company to work for as they provide you with extensive support and help you enhance your career.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Severn Trent?

Very valued. People from the business are always saying thanks you for the work you provide them. Especially project managers- as it can get quite stressful for them and just being that helping hand makes all the difference. Always get involved in different tasks and get ask if I want to do anything in particular to progress and increase my skills.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Structure: Induction- Training- Study days- Work along side when studying- help is given- tasks help if it gets too much.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I have received a lot of support from my peers and managers. Everyone is very understanding that working full time and doing a degree apprenticeship can be demanding so everyone is very supportive.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer provides me with all the support. I get mentoring and have access to managers diaries if I feel I need extra support.

9/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Salary is ok, not the greatest, however it does go up every month. Travelling to and fro work you need to pay for, Unless you get put on training which the location is different to your place of work you will be reimbursed.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are soo many opportunities that are available. With the extensive amount of knowledge you gain from Severn Trent, the world is in your hands.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Brilliant culture, Friendly, Welcoming, Always helping, Lots of training provided, Career progression, move around to different departments to get experience.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Severn Trent?

Be honest in your application, be yourself and show that side which no one has seen. Be charismatic and show your abilities. Assessment days can be quite daunting but don't fear, just take it as it comes. Do a lot of research into the company and why you feel you would be the best candidate (as its a very competitive role) You may be asked to do a role play, presentation or paper exercise. good luck :)