Apprentice Review
at Bank of England
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am training at the moment but I am part of a team that manages the bank systems and ensuring that the applications at the Bank are up and running, ensuring code and the operations are sufficient no matter what
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am able to have days of learning and development where I can acquire relevant knowledge but also days where I put that learning into practice. I am frequently in contact with my team so they are helpful in recommending ways to develop my learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been learning how to program and developed my communication and analytical skills when working with various applications. This has been especially important when dealing with issues that come up from colleagues dealing with the systems as well.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot we speak frequently
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
They provide the tools and learning facilities that I can use to develop my skills
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are communities which we can interact with as well as take part in other activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is very knowledge-oriented and prioritise being the best at what they do, protecting the national infrastructure with no compromises
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England?
It is not like a corporate environment, very much casual and everyone likes to get to know each other so it makes it easier to know everyone and get help.
