Senior Systems & Security Manager Review
at Home Office
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
As Senior Systems Operational Manager, I take ownership of service capability and change management to support Homeland Security Group 3-tier IT operations in the Home Office. As departmental Security Lead, I take responsibility for assuring security knowledge and capability within Homeland Security Group
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
My trainer is really helpful and gives me the support I need. Also, the workshops are scheduled before we are required to start the assignment. This gives a good overview of what we need to know and how to prepare.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt new skills and also developed new skills. I've also learnt about my management style, how my team responds to that and what I need to aspire to as well as steps to take to fulfil my aspiration.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The program is well structured in the sense that you get support from the trainer, workshop and online materials
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I spend 20% of my week days on my apprenticeship. Sometimes work pressure may prevent me from doing this but my employer is understanding and allows me to take time off when I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Very good support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It allows me to see where I am and what I need to do to develop myself
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Home Office to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very good development programme
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Home Office?
make the best use of opportunities that comes their way
