Business Manager Review
at Reed in Partnership
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Peterborough
Review Submitted: October 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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
Managing a team of employment advisors supporting Universal credit recipients on the Restart Scheme. Supporting those participants to break down barriers preventing them entering employment, supporting upskilling & navigation and support with health and wellbeing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Tutors are knowledgeable and supportive and seek to support me with my own upskilling and knowledge enhancement
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Refined leadership, forecasting and general man management skills within a multi-team environment. Ran site both remotely and face-to-face
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured - Monthly workshops supplement 1-2-1 tutor led sessions, employer likewise is very supportive of my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Provided with time to devote to the course, access to any support with any element of the course I might need and general support from both line management and L&D function of the business.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Minimum of 4-weekly catchups with tutor, however a constant open dialogue to ask questions or seek clarity or guidance with any due work. Open feedback sessions on work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification reinforces a lot of what I already do / have knowledge of, so in main is acting as a brilliant enhancer as well as refresher with respect of leadership / management/ learning methodologies.
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
I support with my son's local football team as well as supporting on a ad-hoc basis with the local rugby team that he is also a part of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Reed in Partnership to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great employer - VERY supportive during the cost of living crisis, to date, generally offering developmental opportunities and constantly supporting professional growth of its staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Reed in Partnership?
Enter the workplace with a desire to growth and learn and the employer will match your output!
