Senior Research Assistant Review

by Bank of England

Rating

6/10

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

Data analysis of banks resilience. Collating spreadsheets and presentation that communicate what's affecting UK banks.

7/10

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

Developed my interpersonal skills and proffessionalism, as well as balancing differing workloads and deadlines. I have learnt technical skills and knowledge related to economic matters.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme. I was an employee before enrolling on the degree apprenticeship so that helped in learning to balance varying workloads and deadlines.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not very well, BPP are quite unorganised.

5/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Not much.

4/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Just about enough depending on the tutor. Some are really good and helpful, others are not

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Proving not very related unfortunately

4/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of social events, sports teams, networking events, seminars

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Benefits are great such as up to 38 days of annual leave. Flexibility is great. Prestigious company to work for.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England?

Be honest, integrity is important.