People Change Consultant Review
at RSA Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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 am part of the OD Team within the HR function at RSA, supporting organisational change procedures and processes. In my day-to-day role, I coordinate HR change projects. The role is a blend of project management and HR support. I am currently working on projects including EVP, Employee Experience and Performance Management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I liken my role in the OD Team to an internship. Each project provides a unique opportunity to work with a different team within the HR function and wider business, and allows me to gain valuable experience which I can then carry through to the next project. The team are hugely respectful of my apprenticeship and generous with their time supporting me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Having worked on the periphery of HR teams in previous roles, the apprenticeship is a consolidation of my experience and further learning. Being able to translate the theory into behaviours and apply them directly into a corresponding professional environment allows me to develop my skills as an effective HR practitioner.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I am supported in my apprenticeship by my Line Manager and my Learning & Development Coach. With support from both, I am given the freedom to structure my study as I wish, and guided as to how best to apply my time. My tutor provides invaluable support as to how to apply the learning to best complete the assignments.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer supports me by accommodating the 20% off the job learning requirement. My Line Manager factors this requirement into the team capacity when agreeing our plans and goals for the year ahead. My immediate team are generous with their time and always happy to answer my questions. Additionally, they recommend webinars/podcasts to further my learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The tutor support sessions accompany the individual study and are invaluable in advising the best approach for structuring assignments. It is particularly helpful to discuss the learning with my cohort and to explore how the theory can be applied in practical scenarios. My tutor is quick to respond to any queries that I may have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Yes. In short, with the apprenticeship there is less "winging it" and more intentional effort! From simple things like familiarity with acronyms and profession-specific terms, to a broader understanding of the implications of actions and their dependencies. The apprenticeship has increased my confidence in my ability and consequently my confidence in performing my role.
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
Assuming that there are no Covid restrictions, working in London provides ample opportunity to socialise with colleagues.
RSA provides opportunities to volunteer in our local communities with a two day volunteering allowance and a partnership with Neighbourly.
RSA's employee resource groups allow employees to engage and support with their D&I pledge.
RSA provides opportunities to volunteer in our local communities with a two day volunteering allowance and a partnership with Neighbourly.
RSA's employee resource groups allow employees to engage and support with their D&I pledge.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RSA Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
RSA is a hive of professional, passionate and innovative individuals who respect and support one another. They nurture development, encourage ambition and promote inclusivity. They live and breathe their values.
My colleagues work towards excellence. There's never a sense of "that will do".
As an HR function, we are consciously improving the work-life balance by introducing new policies which reflect a post-Covid world.
My colleagues work towards excellence. There's never a sense of "that will do".
As an HR function, we are consciously improving the work-life balance by introducing new policies which reflect a post-Covid world.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSA Group?
1. Embrace the opportunity. I initially started on a three month, fixed term contract and I never thought that would lead me to where I am now.
2. Back yourself. All previous experience has relevance and can be applied to many situations. Don't sell yourself short.
3. You get back what you put in.
2. Back yourself. All previous experience has relevance and can be applied to many situations. Don't sell yourself short.
3. You get back what you put in.
