Business Administrator Review

by Civil Service

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Part on the National Enforcement Team overseeing Driver and Vehicle Safety across the UK

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

    • Yes, new software usage and presentation skills. Time management has improved along with report writing.

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

    • I enjoy the program and I am pleased to have had the opportunity to participate.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?

    • Extremely

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

    • The program with the Civil Service is well structured and supportive, however the Learning and Training Partner seems at times unprofessional and not able to deal with the volume of Apprentices

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • The assessor herself is very supportive but I believe her caseload is too much to be effective.

    1/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I have a very supportive team around me and I am lucky to have such a positive line manager.

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

    • It is ok, as an older apprentice I have more commitments than usual aged apprentices and maybe consideration should be given to this.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not that is visible at present. I have children and home commitments which means I have little personal time.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because I enjoy it and it feels secure

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

    • Go for it. It's a massive learning experience and opens your eyes to how it all works and the opportunities that await you.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

South West

March 2017

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