Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As Senior Systems Operational Manager, I take ownership of service capability and change management to support Homeland Security Group 3-tier IT operations in the Home Office. As departmental Security Lead, I take responsibility for assuring security knowledge and capability within Homeland Security Group

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt new skills and also developed new skills. I've also learnt about my management style, how my team responds to that and what I need to aspire to as well as steps to take to fulfil my aspiration.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My trainer is really helpful and gives me the support I need. Also, the workshops are scheduled before we are required to start the assignment. This gives a good overview of what we need to know and how to prepare.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program is well structured in the sense that you get support from the trainer, workshop and online materials

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I spend 20% of my week days on my apprenticeship. Sometimes work pressure may prevent me from doing this but my employer is understanding and allows me to take time off when I need it.

    7/10

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

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It allows me to see where I am and what I need to do to develop myself

    7/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Home Office to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a very good development programme


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Home Office?
  • make the best use of opportunities that comes their way


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

London

April 2021


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