Business Manager Review

by Reed in Partnership

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Leading a team of employment advisors to support universal credit recipients with upskilling, wellbeing support and employability support on the Restart Scheme. Covering Peterborough and Wisbech, working with stakeholders and partners including employers, training providers, colleges and wellbeing partners and the Job Centre Plus.

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

    • Developed leadership skills, gained a greater understanding of the employability market.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Supporting individuals into up-skilling or gaining employment is rewarding.

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

    • Through KPIs and service standards set on the Restart Scheme, there is a good structure which supports the quality of service we can offer.

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

    • Ongoing, the employer in particular ensures I have adequate time to devote toward my apprenticeship.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Paragon provide plenty of proactive support, regular checkpoints to discuss progress, workshops to enhance knowledge levels and supplement that with their Bud system which makes tracking work a simple process.

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

    • 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.)

    • 9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Reed in Partnership to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • As an employer that is constantly growing, there are always opportunities to develop and grow professionally.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Reed in Partnership?

    • Be prepared to work within a supportive environment.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Teaching

Peterborough

April 2023

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