Resident Involvement Manager Review
at Optivo
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Sittingbourne
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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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:
4/5
I lead our informal resident involvement offer at Optivo, managing a small team of Project Officers and a Recruitment and Development specialist.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do really enjoy the programme. I think Paragon have gone over and above to make it as enjoyable as possible for those who aren't as keen on virtual learning, like myself.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Delivering formal coaching sessions has been a new experience for me on the apprenticeship and whilst it uses some of my existing transferrable skills, my active listening and questioning skills have definitely developed on the programme.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There have been a few teething issues in organisation on the programme, however I do understand that we're the first cohort to have this apprenticeship delivered, as it's a new national programme. I imagine they'll have learnt quite a lot for the next cohort's delivery. And the most important thing is the support is there.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer has fully supported the programme and in particular from the L&OD Team, who've been great.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Paragon have provided lots of individualised support. The workshops have been great and my tutor is incredibly supportive and flexible.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I do think the qualification is helping me improve in my day to day management role but I'm most looking forward to being able to be part of a wider organisational coaching / mentoring programme going forward too.
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
Prior to the pandemic there were a range of social and cultural activities to get involved in. There are virtual ones in their place at the moment (e.g diversity and wellbeing events and activities) and I imagine there'll be blended approach going forward.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Optivo to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because Optivo is a great organisation work for and I feel proud to be an employee here. The benefits are good, the salary is fair, there are plenty of development opportunities and my colleagues are great too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Optivo?
Do your research. Find out about our culture, expected people behaviours and what we do as an organisation. Use this to help you prepare for your interview.
