Performance Improvement Manager Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10

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

Identifying, developing and delivery performance improvement initiatives that provide outcomes for our Onshore Wind, Solar and Battery business.

10/10

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

Yes

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Overall the programme has been enjoyable

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There could be improvements around regular check-ins from the university on the overall programme

5/10

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

My employer has been supportive in allowing me to work one day a week out of the office

10/10

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

There could be more support. It's very dependant on the individual taking responsibility. Individual lecturers are good but the wider support is poor

5/10

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

I have been debating whether or not to continue into my 4th year and have received feedback that it is not going to make any difference in my career progression. I do, however, feel that it has encouraged a growth mindset

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.)

Nothing formal

1/10

9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The diversity of opportunities at SSE means that there are lots of different types of roles for all different types of peopleto contribute towards

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

Show enthusiasm, take an interest in the energy contest, have a passion for continuous improvement