Project Delivery Manager Apprentice Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Project management form start to finish, including hosting meetings, communicating with stakeholders, creating Gantt charts and communication plans etc.

9/10

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

I've learned to use the tools and theory in actual projects which has increased my effectiveness as a project manager

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot, however due to hybrid working, It is harder to network and socialise. The apprenticeship programme is effective with reasonable time for each assignment, and employees at VMO2 who have gone through it before are available for me to ask questions.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

well organised, however the online webinars could be more frequent, and I haven't had contact from my apprenticeship tutor yet.

6/10

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

Lots of support for anything I could need, flexible working conditions and with dedicating enough time to studying.

10/10

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

I've had multiple meetings with someone from BPP however he is only filling in for my tutor as I have not had contact from him/her yet.

7/10

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

It is a great blend of theory and practical application of the knowledge learned in the online resources.

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.)

Annual camping events for employees, charity volunteering during working hours, Xmas party (joined in Jan so haven't attended one yet), a few online streams a month where employees can network with others including heads of departments (including directors).

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They place great value on a home to work life balance, and provide lots of events for professional networking and socialising. Flexible working environment with great facilities and they encourage a friendly, helpful environment.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

They don't expect you to know everything straight away (atleast when applying for an apprenticeship). Show a willingness to adapt and learn, and any knowledge you do have. Just be easy to work with.