Project Manager Apprentice Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role requires me to work on my daily tasks, either the Continuous Improvement plan or my project's lifecycle and risk registers as well as complete my University tasks. I have one day a week for University and the others are my day to day work.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have increased my confidence in team presenting and learnt newer excel skills as well as improvement of my time management.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my programme.

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

    • My company and University both are well organised and helpful, it is made clear to me what's happening and what is expected off me.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive a really good amount of support my whole team is very supportive and helpful wherever they can be.

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

    • I have a great help from my training provider, they provide us with vital drop-in sessions and extra support on their hub.

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

    • I think it helps me a lot I can see my theoretical being put to practice and I am familiarised with key terms which makes my understanding and communication smoother.

    8/10
  • 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 there are professional networks we can be a part off and team building projects such as, raft race.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Thames prioritises its employees and their diversity. It is a company with diversity and help for everyone, everyone is valued and supported.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?

    • You're in great hands and keep giving your best there's a lot of things to get involved in and its really reactive!

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Reading

March 2023

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