Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My current role involves working on a wide variety of Risk projects and initiatives. My role during the apprencticeship however was a Relationship Manager (RM) for Business Customers, and only involved BOS branding at the time.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learnt new skills in both roles. The role of an RM had a wide scope and gave me the knowledge and experience to progress in the group.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have now finished the programme. It was useful, however was not challenging enough given that I was used to the fast pace and level of an undergraduate degree.

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Lloyds Banking Group?
  • I feel very valued and like to fact that my opinion is taken seriously - I can provide input at a group level twice a year through our surveys and I am confident this is anonymous.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme was structured well and my tutor was very supportive (Hilary Gormley)

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • As above, my training provider was very supportive and helped me work through the programme quickly, given that I did not find this as challenging as I had hoped.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received the time and support from my employer that was needed to finish the programme at a pace that was better suited to my learning needs.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • There were no costs involved with the programme and the salary was competetive.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes - in other financial services organisations.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel valued, have had quick career progression and the pay is competitive and related to performance.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
  • Think about the specific role / area you would like to go into carefully as there are a lot of options. Focus on the areas you need to develop most as this will help your career in the long run. I would also advise having a mentor in another area to gain an outsiders perspective.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Scotland

April 2015


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