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Newcastle Building Society

Business Administrator Apprentice Review

at Newcastle Building Society

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Co-ordinating mortgage product launches and maturities. Completing administrative tasks within the Product Development function and responding to mortgage based queries around the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme and feel like it will help me develop in my future role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my existing T, digital and communication skills within my role as well as developing new skills such as the ability to hold meetings and plan workload efficiently.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very structured and i have felt supported throughout.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A great amount of support has been given to me throughout my program and has been easily accessible throughout.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I am given support monthly from my provider as well as having contacts incase I need a last minute guidance.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Very well, it has developed and introduced skills which I utilize daily in 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.)
4/5
Yes, volunteering days are also an opportunity given to everyone in the society.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to work with many opportunities around the business as well as a solid support system for all member of staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
Be open to the opportunity to learn new skills.
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