Barclays Higher Apprenticeship Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I'm doing rotations through the branch network of Barclays UK. I am currently a manager, managing a branch and have previously been a cashier and personal banker.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes. Leadership, team building, resilience, I am currently studying for a degree. I have been to various training programmes and I am in a constant state of development.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am frustrated by the lack of momement and the obstructive nature of the programme management.

    3/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?

    • Not very much. We are told that we will be given certain freedoms but are seldom given them. There are members of my Cohort who receive a much different experience to me. However, Barclays do pay for my degree and I am given lots of support from my line manager.

    6/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Not very. the degree side is fine, but then there is a distinct lack of alignment between business and education.

    3/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A lot.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Not much. Sometimes is frequent and varied, but other times it not the case.

    4/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Hardly at all. my pay is frozen for 3 years and I have a a mortgage to pay.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Lots and I participate in many.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I am still getting a free degree and they do have a good work environment.

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

    • Don't be fooled by the marketing. You will not be supported as much as you are told.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting, Finance

North West

March 2017

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