Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My day to day role involves me taking lead on making sure all the documentation and spreadsheets are up to date and well organised. I mandate the allocation of cases for investigators. I am also in charge of organising meetings or training sessions.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many skills in such a short period of time. Some of which include enhancing my Ms ExCel skills, Understanding how the Phoenix software works. And i have also learnt skills on how to manage productivity in co workers without sounding too demanding.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My Job role allows me to develop many attributes such as Independently working as well as working apart of a team. The apprenticeship program has certain aspects that I enjoy whilst others I do not. The Self development modules are great but some tasks can be repetitive.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure is quite organised. Where as I feel that it can be inconvenient at times. In order to complete tasks we have to download the tasks, complete them and re-upload them. I would prefer to have everything on the portal where it is automatically saved. Furthermore the journal in the portal often crashes and I have lost what I have written, many times.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The level of support is one of the main reasons that I enjoy my job role. My managers are always very prompt with seeing to my queries ensuring I fully understand what I was struggling with.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My training provider Is very helpful and always corrects me if I am missing something or if she thinks something could be improved.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • For me personally, I feel as if not all aspects of the apprenticeship program supports my skill development in my role. I think it develops me better as an individual in a way that allows me to be more confident, and assertive to my task.

    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.)
  • I have recently signed up to the gym which is a weekly activity. I am also involved in many social gatherings which allows me to pipe down when i am feeling overwhelmed.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Financial Ombudsman Service to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The management are great and very supportive and the company support BAME people and do not tolerate discrimination.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Financial Ombudsman Service?
  • I would advise people to assure they are organised and can meet deadlines. I would also advise them to be well spoken and confident.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Isle of Dogs

May 2021


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