Development Project Officer Review

Item: Development Project Officer at South Cambridge District Council
Rating: 4.1
Author: Anonymous

at South Cambridge District Council

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Construction

Cambridgeshire

Review Submitted: June 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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - 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 a project manager for the New Build Team, I acquire new build properties on behalf of the authority and project lead the build process throughout for them to be added to our Housing stock as Affordable Rent or Shared Ownership

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy learning new theories and how they can be adapted to my working conditions.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have developed management skills, most of all I am more self aware of how I am perceived and how I perceive others

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

My tutor is brilliant, however I feel that the first 6 months has very little work outside the workshops and then there is too much work for the end of the course, the assignment could be spread out better.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

3/5

My employer and manager in particularly are very supportive, however the day to day job still needs to be done so finding time allowance is not as easy as one day a week when first advertised

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

very supportive and available to discuss issues when they arise

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

As stated earlier I am more self aware, this means when communicating with contractors and stakeholders I am more aware of how I may be perceived. I have found I am better at building relationships

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, there are lots, at this time I am a member of the golf society and table tennis society. Regular small tournaments are held and always lots of learning and activities advertised through our internal site

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend South Cambridge District Council to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I have worked is a few different roles and been with the Council for over 13 years. They have allowed me to progress from a general admin job into a career with qualifications.