Interim Head of Service Review

by Cheshire East Council

Rating

9/10

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

Managing 7 teams delivering frontline education service work.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, the degree apprenticeship has helped me to develop skills and knowledge in my chosen field.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoyed the varied modules in the programme, tutors deliver exellent lectures and support.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, student voice is listened to and the course responds to this for following cohorts.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Limited support from employer through the degree.

4/10

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

Fully supported through the university, excellent tutorial support, academic support, pastoral and study skills support.

10/10

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

The course is shaping my practice as a manager, its invaluable to this role. I would highly recommend the qualification to peers.

10/10

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, access to all university extra curricular activities , there are many professional networking events, I attended one recently during apprenticeships week with alumni from previous years.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Cheshire East Council to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Open and friendly organisation.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cheshire East Council?

It is a large rural county with pockets of deprivation. For roles that you will need to travel, be mindful. This could be from Nantwich to Wilmslow. Suitable equipment is provided for hybrid working.