Financial Services Professional Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

Project Management Officer Oversee projects make sure projects are sticking to plan. Complete financials for projects, attend reviews for projects, liase with stakeholders

8/10

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

Excel Data analysis Data presentation Communicating in a professional manner

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Work with a lovely team Job description in application wasn't accurate for the job that I am doing Not the most interesting thing ever, great opportunities to get involved outside the day to day job which are more interesting

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Set structure needs to be communicated more about what I meant to be achieving for the work side. Study side has been well structured with dates of webinars, assignments and when the EPA is

7/10

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

Line manager support Access to external mental health support

8/10

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

Access to a coach that I can ask questions Quarterly review calls to discuss progress Train provider website has detailed guides to support learners

8/10

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

Qualification isn't specifically relevant to my role Provides more of an overview of the banking industry

6/10

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.)

Lots of networks for sports, diversity groups, sustainability and more Lots of opportunities to get involved in things

10/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Permanent job offer as long as you pass your apprenticeship Hybrid working Modern offices Work trips

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest?

Research the banks values!