Senior Manager Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

I will be starting a new role from Monday however my current role involves developing new propositions, working with various stakeholders across the business and bringing them together to deliver the strategic goals. Conducting market research and presenting new ideas to senior stakeholders

9/10

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

The apprentriceship has helped me secure a senior manager role. I have learnt a lot in terms of leadership styles and managing financial resources. I will be delivering a new change framework and working closely with platform teams to ensure we utilise our investment budget to deliver the strategic initiatives

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I had the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life, different organisations that I wouldn't have normally engaged with. Developed my confidence and appreciated teh value of having a study group and working together as a team. For 2.5 years my MBA cohort motivated each other

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured and the tutors are top class

10/10

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

My line managers and the head of the department were incredibly supported. they understood the value of the programme and the impact on my development

10/10

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

We have a tutor who we can communicate with through an online portal. I think there is room for improvement here as we don't have any human intercation once the course is delivered

7/10

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

I believe it had contributed immensely in my development and has enabled me to progress further in my career. I would advise anybody who is serious about developing themselves to pursue an MBA

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 plenty of activities

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Lloyds cares about it's people and invests in their development. We are given the time to grow and excel.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

Work hard and build a good network, you will always find a suitable role and great people to work. There are plenty of opportunities in the organisation and you will never have a dull moment.