Executive Officer Review

Item: Executive Officer at Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Bridgwater

Review Submitted: November 2022

Overall Rating

4.6 /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

4.2/5 - 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

I work in the Site support within Business Operations. We provide technical support to a team of processors, entering Environmental scheme applications for Landowners and Farmers. We provide payments to support their land being managed in a way that helps protect, wildlife and the environment. I am now also completing an apprenticeship in Team Leading.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I really enjoy my programme. It has been a long time since I have taken the time to do something for myself. And taking on the new challenge of enabling myself to be a better manager has really helped to boost my confidence. It has even made me realise my own potential and maybe even to apply for a role at the next grade

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have learnt, new ways of encouraging and engaging my team. Learning how to recognise the teams' strengths, weaknesses and potential. I particularly liked learning how to understand team roles and dynamics, and how these apply to my team. This has helped us become now more, efficient productive and happier.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

The programme is well organised and structured well. I am finding the pace manageable and have put many newly learnt time management skills into place. The RTB coaches are always quick to respond to any questions I have - adjusting deadlines when work starts to get busier, allowing me to continue with my commitment to both work and my assignments.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer is very supportive -they have encouraged not only myself but others to take up the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship. My immediate Manager has been brilliant, allowing me time to complete my assignments, workshops and tasks. Answering questions, and giving advice on where to find the information I need.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

My provider is a great support, offering advice and support via teams' meetings, and via emails. They are open, caring and obviously enjoy helping people with their qualifications. They provide alternative solutions to completing apprenticeship work, outlining what exactly is required and adapting to your situation if you do not have the necessary experience.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I am already seeing an improvement in my workday. The days feel more structured, and I feel I have created more time to concentrate on my work allowing me to focus more and be more present for my team. I also feel more confident in my abilities, which hopefully will lead to me taking that next step.

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

There are many activities we can be involved with in the RPA. Working groups that help to improve our processes, Wellbeing champion roles, which help to support every person within the workplace. We have networks that can be joined, which host events and raise awareness for important subjects. We also have in house training, where courses can be tailored to your needs,

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The RPA is a good place to work, the Senior management team have really started to take on the views of its employees and are working towards making the RPA a great place to work. We are offered flexible, blended working, which helps towards having a good work life balance

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs?

My best advice would to be yourself. The Civil Service and RPA have a behaviour-based recruitment process, as this is used to determine your personality and how you would deal with certain situations. being open and honest about how you would deal with these, rather than what you think the CS wants.

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