Team Product Owner Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Leeds
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
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4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Role is Team Product Owner which involves the research and delivery of change initiatives with the insurance transformation division of the group. Includes planning, resource management, removing blockers, project control, governance, team management, product reviews, benefit and cost planning and control. Development of products and deployment of iterative changes to enhance business propositions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has been challenging but very rewarding. I have met new like minded people and also engaged with others that I wouldn’t normally get exposure too both more senior and more junior people and improved my communication skills. I have enjoyed the course and get a real sense of achievement
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
A number of new technical skills including Java programming, web design, web development and the use of JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Search engine optimisation. The use of storyboards, user stories, Agile working, the use of personas. I have learnt about research and linking this with product development and getting feedback from customers to enhance products.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is structured very well over the 4 years. There were times where differing modules overlapped that could have been structured better and continuing through the summer months could have smoothed the efforts whilst improving the continuity of learning throughout the 4 years. Overall though I’d say the structure is very good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very good. Support includes payment of essential expenses, time off to help complete the qualification, attendance and coaching, reviewing materials as needed. We have a dedicated apprenticeship team we can go to for extra support. The encouragement and motivation from this is very good and the sponsorship is excellent
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Skills coach reviews, lectures, workshops, reviews, support is various including the assignment brief, interpretation of the brief, provision of slides, use of moodle, the milestones for longer term assignments so you know you are on track. Being available on teams for drop in sessions. Allocating supervisors to support the synoptic project as well as the coach and lecturers
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The level 6 degree apprenticeship provides additional learning that supplements my role and also learning that is aligned directly to my role. It’s improved my confidence in performing the role and this has had a direct benefit in terms of the quality of my work. I use the reflective techniques to identify room for future improvement and put these into action
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 lots. I’m a running enthusiast and have a network or people with similar interests. We have had many competitions and team challenges such as Great Wall Of China which we run, walked, rowed, cycled and even swam in distance terms. I received fitness guru of the year 2020 within the lab
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fantastic place to work, will fit the needs of a diverse range of people with lots of different roles at all levels. The training and development is first class. It is a major player in helping Britain Recover after the pandemic and has a strategy to make britain prosper. But it’s the people that make the real difference … they are awesome.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Be prepared but also relaxed. Try not to overthink. Be honest but also ambitious. Be prepared to be stretched and be prepared to go outside your comfort zone. Do your research. There is a lot of history to brush up on and a lot of this is already in the public domain. Be positive. You can do it.
