Higher Apprentice Leadership and Management Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

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

My day to day role changes all of the time. Sometimes i am doing colleague 121 other days i could be on the till day. The variety is good but can become very annoying.

7/10

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

My interpersonal skills have improved, being on a leadership programme my leadership skills have grown.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It can be enjoyable but have found there is so many inconsistencies in the program that different people get different opportunities and their is no common theme.

5/10

4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?

By my branch leadership 9/10 by my program leadership 2/10

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As mentioned before their is very little structure. There is a loose 6 month role rotation but this doesnt make 3 years so a shortfall, in which no plan was implemented. Also comms are not always relayed and different people get different messages.

5/10

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

As much as i need. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and the team reply to emails within a day at most and are more than happy to help with anything.

10/10

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

Branch based - what i need. Program based - little

7/10

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

Salary and package is fantastic couldnt fault it has helped me have medical cover that i otherwise wouldnt have and the salary is higher than most overs of similar age.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I don't understand what this question is asking.

6/10

9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Full of great people who are ready to help also has a great social culture but this is just from the branch i have experienced. Although i would make sure i gave them the advice to document every important conversation from the minute you was offered the job as things can quickly change.

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

Be human - be normal- be prepared to learn a lot and work hard - great social culture so just be yourself dont try to be anything you are not.