Junior Project Manager Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10

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

I work in a Project Support and Junior Project Manager role. Tasks in this role include: managing projects, which includes financial tracking, plan tracking, risk and issue logging. As well as this, I manage the Work Orders and work estimates for my team.

10/10

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

I have learnt a wealth of new skills including: communication, time and plan management, as well as skills specific to my job role. I am also studying towards a BSc Degree in Digital Technology Solutions.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the programme. It offers a broad range of skills to learn and opportunities to get involved with.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by AstraZeneca?

I feel extremely valued.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured ensuring there is always opportunities, but allows you to tailor it to meet your needs and interests.

9/10

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

I recieve a lot of support from MMU and the Apprenticeship team.

9/10

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

I recieve a lot of support from my employer. This includes support from my Line Manager, University Mentor (at AZ) and the early talent team.

10/10

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

Very well

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are a lot of extra curricular activities to get involved with, which is made easier to get involved with based on the experience I have and with AstraZeneca being known and respected.

8/10

9. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great place to work with a lot of opportunities and a good support network.

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

To get as much work experience as possible, prior to applying for AstraZeneca as this will strengthen the application form and give you examples to use during the interviews.