Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Financial reporting, performance analysis, procurement/requisitioning support, advice on best practice/finance processes for non finance experts in the business. Management reporting. Forecasting. Building relationships to provide accountability about financial management.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes. Building good working relationships, learning how finance works in larger organisations. Presenting and communications skills, and engaging with senior stakeholders.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I'm enjoying the programme, the apprenticeship network in my department is very positive and it's nice to speak to others on the same/similar apprenticeships to me.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I know what I need to be doing and when, I don't have to do much to make sure I get the right content and diary invites to access the programme.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer is very supportive - my line manager is very invested in my training and makes sure I have the space for the off the job training.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My skills coach is brilliant and very supportive - making sure I have everything I need and helping if I have issues.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • As I work in a finance role, I've found a lot of my learning has applied directly to my work and has enabled me to bring new perspective and expertise to some complex problems at work.

    7/10

  • 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 - the apprenticeship network puts on events for apprentices, and there are many other clubs/societies to get involved with.

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Nice working culture - I've got a supportive line manager and people care about their work


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?
  • Speak to existing civil servants about what it's like working there


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

London

May 2023


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