Manager Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Managing a team delivering development programmes

10/10

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

Developed skills in working with others, analysing problems and coming up with creative solutions, critical thinking, interpreting financial accounts

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoyed the way it challenged my thinking. The opportunity to work with others in my cohort. The pace and stretch.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I knew the topics in advance and deadlines. Each topic was managed as a sprint so followed the same format.

10/10

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

Great support from my line manager in giving me time, opportunities and encouragement.

10/10

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

Regular coach sessions to review progress and to challenge thinking. Access to industry experts on different topics.

10/10

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

Enhanced my skills to enable me to be more effective. Helped me take on new challenges and broaden my experience.

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.)

Opportunity to get involved with supporting charities - fund raising or helping with mentoring. Different groups to join focused on inclusion and diversity. Work based activities in hubs to get to know people. Ambassador activities to help others know about apprenticeships.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work, great people. Strong sense of purpose. Good focus on being inclusive to everyone. Strong focus on ongoing development and learning. Lots of opportunities available if you want to get involved.

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

Research about our purpose and values and see how they align with you. Be clear on why you want to apply to that particular apprenticeship programme.