Commercial Events Apprentice Review
at Channel 4
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Westminster
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
-helping the team on day to day tasks
-help to plan and organise upcoming events
-venue hunting and visiting these venues to see if they are suitable for our event
-given own responsibilities to manage my own events
-help to plan and organise upcoming events
-venue hunting and visiting these venues to see if they are suitable for our event
-given own responsibilities to manage my own events
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed my apprenticeship and I got to experience and work on some amazing events. I also have had an amazing start in the Media industry and it has helped me to make so many connections.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new skills during my apprenticeship including how to manage events and developing an event from start to finish. Also I have built my confidence and developed skills to use different softwares and how to invoice.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme was well structured with 4 days working and a study day once a week. This would good to have a day to focus on my assignments and ensure all course work was completed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received lots of support from my manager. I would ask lots of questions and for help if I struggled with anything. Also I had my own mentor and coach to help me over the past year. This really helped my development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received lots of support from my training provider and Robin who was my tutor and skills coach would always respond to emails immediately if i had any questions or needed any help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I found the workshops beneficial and they do relate to the work I am doing on the job. I feel like I am learnt lots from the workshops
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
There are many different clubs you can join at Channel 4. We also have quite alot of internal socials like summer/Christmas parties and parties to celebrate different occasion's at C4.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Channel 4 to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Channel 4 has been a really enjoyable working environment. I love the culture and the ethos at work. Channel 4 also really respects how their staff feel and listen to different opinions to ensure everyone is happy within the work place. I feel very proud to work for C4.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Channel 4?
I would say just be yourself. Be confident. I would also say it is really important to understand what Channel 4 stands for as a business and our remit.
