CSS Senior officer Review

by Stockport council

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Systems admin for an enterprise level asset management system including admin, training, support and project management.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learnt many skills from the day-to-day work and internal training around business, as well as project management and IT skills.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I love to learn, but would rate more highly if the course was better organised, feedback was taken seriously and teachers were qualified to teach.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Admin is poor, communication is patchy, student feedback rarely matters for the current year.

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • All I need.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Individual lecturers can be excellent, and now that I have changed skills coaches, support has improved.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I am already applying some of the things I have learned.

    9/10
  • 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, I believe there are quite a few activities, but I work remotely.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Stockport council to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Flexible, some good managers, working for community benefit.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stockport council?

    • Be honest and clear and do your research.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Stockport

March 2023

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