Human Resources Apprentice Review

My role as a HR apprentice involves me going into different placements every 5-6 months and working with different teams. Currently I am within the Skills and Employment team working where I meet with current apprentices and training providers.

I have learnt a lot about stakeholder engagement as well as new skills in Excel which have been useful when analysing data.

I really enjoy the programme as I feel it gives me a good balance of learning and working. I feel I am given enough support and can always go to my sponsor/buddy if I have any issues.

The programme is very well structured and we always know what is coming next. The learning part is also well planned out and we are given plenty of time to hand in assignments.

There is a lot of support in place as an apprentice. You have a buddy, sponsor, lead sponsor, placement manager and development advisor who you can turn to if you need help with anything.

Kingston College is great and the tutor always makes sure we have enough time to complete assignments and lets us know of deadlines in advance. The tutor is always helpful when we have any questions.

Parts of the work correlate well as the previous module was about analysing data and this helped me in my day to day role when I needed to analyse data. I think the correlation between the module you are studying and the way it affects your work is dependent on what placement you are in.

Yes plenty of network groups to join and plenty of work socials that we attend. There is a real sense of apprentice community from past and present cohorts.

Yes

They are a great employer who make sure you are fully supported in what you are doing and want you to succeed.

To be your authentic self because TfL are very welcoming no matter who you are! Do your research about the business and the strategies.