Assistant Manager Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.3/10

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

I am an Assistant Manager in a large branch for barclays. I am in charge of company performance across 3 sites- which includes coaching, sampling workload, 121's and tracking performance, I also support with operations within the branch as well as rostering and holidays for 3 sites

8/10

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

I am more confident, i am more engaged with my own development, I am aware of natural skills i have such as presented which is not something i have enjoyed.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I highly recommend so much so i have supported my local community talking about the programme completed a podcast and talked to multiple colleagues from across the community about the benefits

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Barclays?

I feel they value my potential by allowing me time for studying blocks and fortnightly study days.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised [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] has been outstanding making sure every need is catered for and every reminder is sent.

10/10

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

As much as required

8/10

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

Time to complete assignments and understanding all the work I am undertaking. also the opportunity to share what i have learned if it is relevant

8/10

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

All expenses are paid for

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

unsure

6/10

9. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Barclays was not a job i intended to be in for a long time 8 years later i am here and had a great career so far. Barclays is really trying to nurture future talent, i do believe with Barclays the more you put in the more you get back

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

Always act with integrity even when it is hard to and always think of others where this is colleagues or customers and the impact your decisions is making on them.