Head of Department Review
at Pearson
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Rotherham
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
To lead an operational department
Monitor data to track progress and identify any areas of concern
· Sign off on completed results for all series
· Ensuring all deadlines and KPIs are met across the department
· Management & support of Operations Managers
· Budget management/cost savings
· Stakeholder engagement
· Development and investment in creating collaborative and cohesive teams
· Strategy development/implementation
Monitor data to track progress and identify any areas of concern
· Sign off on completed results for all series
· Ensuring all deadlines and KPIs are met across the department
· Management & support of Operations Managers
· Budget management/cost savings
· Stakeholder engagement
· Development and investment in creating collaborative and cohesive teams
· Strategy development/implementation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Some aspects are more enjoyable than others, but that is down to personal preference
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Skills in terms of business management and people management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well with easy to follow study weeks and learning online
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is available should I need it and if I need more time to complete the learning, this is accommodated
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The OU generally seems to be fine, however, my tutor isn't always quick to respond to queries and has also given me wrong information the past
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me a greater understanding of aspects of business management and management practices
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, although social activities have been put on hold due to COVID but there are plenty of apprenticeship communications via blogs, emails and meetings
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Pearson to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Pearson is a great place to work and allow you the time to develop and learn
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Pearson?
Pearson is a global company and there are many routes to take with your career once your foot is in the door
