Policy Advisor Review

by Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affairs

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work in the future farming programme within Defra working on the changes to farming once we de link

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I am learning new Management and coaching skills

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have found the programme really useful and informative

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is well structured to make sure i can balance my time between the day job and apprenticeship

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer is very supportive

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I have a dedicated coach and an online platform to help me if i ever get stuck with any of the tasks

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • the skills i am learning through my apprenticeship i can definitely apply in my role and will make me a better leader.

    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.)

    • there are numerous networks that you can join

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affairs to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • it is a great place to work, with a great culture

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affairs?

    • use the skills profile to help write your application when applying for jobs

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Kendal

November 2022

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