Pensions Administrator Review
at Barnett Waddingham LLP
Internship (1 Month+)
Business Operations, Customer Service, Finance
Amersham
Review Submitted: August 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
-
Overview of Role
5/5
-
Skills Development
5/5
-
Support and Guidance
5/5
-
Company Culture
5/5
-
Overall Experience
5/5
-
Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Administering pensions by ensuring member details are up to date, and checking calculations, updating systems when members come to take retirement. Also communicating directly with members to answer various questions about their pensions.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes I was given plenty of responsibility but always supported and trained appropriately. When I've made mistakes they seem to have always been recoverable and picked up on by a senior, explained to me in a way that helps me learn.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Learnt lots of new skills in operating software, including learning new and managing known systems (e.g. Microsoft). Developed my skills in arithmetic and making quick and effective calculations. Also improved and practiced communication skills with colleagues, as well as customer service and being able to make a good impression so the customers and clients are happy.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Lots of support by my team and others generally around the office. Haven't felt out of depth or like I can't get the help I need when facing any, even the most difficult, tasks.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Working culture has been phenomenal, something emphasised by the firm since the start. They have lived up to this. Had the opportunity to partake in a firm-wide football tournament, and an Amersham-based bench ball game. Also induction with all the intern intake from this year which was thoroughly enjoyable. On top of this the atmosphere throughout all offices I have visited has been welcoming and encouraging.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Couldn't think of much more I could have wanted out of it.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Barnett Waddingham LLP
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham LLP to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham LLP
A genuine interest in pensions and their importance is necessary. Good arithmetic and communication skills. The ability to organise yourself well.
