Project Manager Review
at Post Office
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Carlton Rd, Chesterfield S40 2JQ, UK
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
5/5
Managing projects
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Yes I am enjoying the apprenticeship but there have been many teething problems and remains to be issues over 1 year in
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes particularly around stakeholder management, portfolio management and business environments
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Not very - I have had many issues with the tools used for the lectures (cant use Webex on work laptop), the skills coaches have not been as supportive as they could be, I have had issues with joining calls and joining exams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get all the support I need from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
If this is QA then yes I get regular meetings but there have been issues
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that the qualification is helping me perform better and give the organisation ideas on how to do things better
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 I am getting involved in improvement communities of practice relating to change processes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Post Office to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great organisation to work for that gives a sense of achievement particularly in the role I am currently undertaking
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Post Office?
Ensure you know what role you want to be in or at least what area/team you really want to be working in
