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Civil Service

Volume Resourcing Advisor Review

at Civil Service

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Uxbridge

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Contribute to delivering end-to-end volume and rolling resourcing through dedicated campaigns.
Contribute to the governance, management and project evaluation to continuously improve the service.
Manage and lead recruitment campaigns to deliver resourcing solutions.
• Volume campaign monitoring including reviewing MI regularly to understand progression towards targets.
• Liaising with supplier partnership team on RFCs for SSCL to provide services.
• Liaising with resourcing communications and marketing and assessment team on campaign delivery/updates.
• Liaising with Resourcing Account Managers to keep the business informed on progress.
• Liaising with L&D on campaigns run through this function (i.e. POELT)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the programme. It has given me a great insight into how a project should be presented and delivered. The programme has been a great learning curve for me

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have developed new ways to write and found that with the support of my apprenticeship that I am not more confident in my approach and the way I present my workload. I have enhanced my inter-personal skillset and the ability to talk to various different stakeholders.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure was very well organised. It wa stable, all materials were sent on time and I would always get the support I need as and when. Overall a very satisifed programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received full support. I was allowed to have study time during the working week and if there ever was a need to take additional time my employer was always in full support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received unconditional support from my tutor. If i ever had any issues he would fully support me - his attitude was great and always fully supportive! A pleasure to have his company
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
As stated previously it has built my confidence and given me the assurances going forward. I also now do not need to think twice as I am able to apply me theory training into pratice. Overall I feel very confident!
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
No due to Covid there is not anything like this

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great experience and recommended - I have already given details to a colleague
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
How the application works and hints and tips as to what to expect from the interview. Advice on the onboarding process and what to expect if succesful in the post
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