Higher Apprentice in Leadership and Management Review

by Barclays

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 change roles every 6-10 months. I am currently a moment Banker where Day to day I help customers with complex queries regarding fraud, opening accounts, loans, overdrafts and insurance

8/10

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

Throughout my apprenticeship I have learnt more about myself and how I work best with others. I have been stretched regarding self management and I am being given the tools to become a successful leader.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love the fact that I am able to network and build relationships with people I otherwise would never have built relationships with. The projects I am able to get involved in and the opportunities I get to represent barclays to the wider public is amazing. It has really boosted my confidence.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?

I feel very valued. I am able to really get involved in the day to day running of the business not only on a branch level but on a community level also.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I would say the apprenticeship is structured well but improvements could be made. For an apprentice who have done 6 months in each role, it is hard to see where to go after assistant manager

7/10

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

I recieve an amazing amount of support from the tutors and lecturers from Anglia Ruskin university

6/10

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

I am lucky enough to have a great deal of support from the colleagues and managers in my community we

10/10

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

The salary is perfect for me right now. There is little costs involved apart from getting to work each day. Study blocks are paid for by barclays

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are community work opportunities for example going on to schools and talking to pupils about apprenticeships

7/10

9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There is an amazing support stucture in place for the higher apprentices and the amount of people you meet really puts you in a good place for rolling off of the programme.

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

Be yourself! Believe in yourself and others will believe in you