Team Coordinator and Policy Support Officer (Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship) Review
at Civil Service
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
The role involves doing 40% team coordination which involves sorting chairing rotas, updating trackers and leaves for the team, making sure that every work stream has resources and creating timelines. I also do policy supporting in analysing EU legislation and comparing it to U.K.‘s laws.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the exposure that the workplace gets. This is exposure to current affairs and the responsibilities that come with helping the government achieve their mandate or manifesto.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have successfully learnt to write briefings for Ministers; how to write submissions of a potential policy ideology, but importantly, prioritising work streams.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Thé programme is well organised. It timetables of what to expect, our learning logs and submissions. This helps balance both work duties and apprenticeship work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive great support from my employer. They always make sure that I have all the provisions necessary to perform my work to a higher standard.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive good support from my providers. This is because they ensure that we have catch up sessions or regularly send emails of any changes to meetings. The transparency between myself and the providers is what gives me the support of doing well.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It exposes me to the role that I do as a team coordinator. Everything which I am currently learning is transferable to my work such as learning about safeguarding and health and safety has made me aware of what I can do to reduce the risk
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there a hundreds of choices I can get involved in. I am part of both the football team of my department and also part of a mental well being group which I’m a committee for.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s an amazing place to learn whilst being in the job. There are opportunities to develop your skills through taking part in learning and development courses. However, flexibility of work (home and office balance) is what makes it a joy as it increases productivity due to changing locations.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
To never give up and study the civil service behaviours in order to increase the chances of being sifted. Most importantly, enjoy the proceeds of applying as it will give you a chance to broaden your thinking and reflect on your competencies.
