Apprentice Project and Change Associate Review

by Severn Trent

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

- Recording and managing the RAID Log - Documenting and chasing actions using an Action Log - Managing a mini project with the support of a Project Manger - Utilising and completing Governance Documentation - Using and managing MSP for the Project - Managing and engaging with different stakeholders across the business

8/10

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

- Presenting - Project governance documents - Mandate, RAID - How to use MSP - Managing and interacting with stakeholders - Meeting Management

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it and it challenges me everyday, but sometimes certain aspects can be difficult, but could be because I am still learning

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is beginning to be more organised and structured since it was fed back we need a purpose to rotate and the rotation will help to develop knowledge and skills

6/10

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

My manager is supportive and also if there was something apprenticeship related I have contacts in the prganisation I can go to

8/10

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

Communication isn't great, and some tutors take a while to come back. The support they offer is good, but it takes a while to get hold of tutors and for them to come back

6/10

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

Gives me the knowledge to provide a better understanding of the elements of project management

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.)

New talent in my department are set mini projects to complete as a group, team social activities after work and community champion days to volunteer in the local community

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Severn Trent to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Friendly place to work, lots of different activities and opportunities to get involved in

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

Be confident, know your own strengths to what you can bring to the company and any areas of development grasp and ask for opportunities to develop these