HR Officer Review
at University of Oxford
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Oxford
Review Submitted: February 2023
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
5/5
My role is a generalist HR role. I am involved with the complete employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and employment. I support staff with their Probation and PDR process. I also carry out RTW checks, process visa applications and respond to daily email requests.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the programme, even though it has been quite difficult to balance the workload and studying at times.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills during my apprenticeship as well as embedding exisiting knowledge and increasing my confidence in my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme structure within the University and my department has been great, but I have found the structure with the college provider a bit more challenging.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received good support from the University and there was more availalble if I needed it. The support from my department was amazing, particularly from my line manager.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The support from my training provider was a bit mixed and a little frustrating at times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification has really helped me to widen my understanding of HR and how my role fits into this.
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 many opportunities - networking events for apprentices, social events, awards etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The University is a great employer and is offering more and more opportunities for professional development at all levels.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?
Explore all the opportunities for personal development.
