Data Analyst and Compliance Apprentice Review
at Rochdale Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Heywood, Greater Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
Converting various types of data in to graphs and charts to make it easier for the managers to understand and make decisions based on those. Making sure we are compliant with GDPR and various other regulations in everything we do. Creating web forms that are used by operatives to report on accidents and compliance. Keeping track of various statistics throughout the year
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is work at the end of the day so I don't exactly love it but I don't despair at the thought of doing the work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have improved my skills in understanding and writing visual basic code and got better at making clearer spreadsheets. I have learnt how to use R Studio and Power BI. I have also improved communication and presentation skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured, everything is clearly set out from the beginning and followed pretty closely
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The employer gives me all the support I need, though sometimes maybe a bit slow to give certain permissions which is understandable
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider also gives all the support I needed. I am assigned an Instructor and Progress Coordinator and overall they cover everything pretty well
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps a lot as the skills I have learnt, I am currently using to create new sheets and dashboards for the council
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No I have not been involved in any of them so can't comment
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rochdale Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very friendly working environment and flexible hours with the ability to work at home makes things a lot less stressful than you'd expect
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rochdale Council?
Don't be afraid to give it a go
