Strategy Manager Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Belfast
Review Submitted: March 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
Managing the people strategy for the organisation
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Having completed many further education courses externally - nothing compares to the level of support on this apprenticeship programme. I have thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience and it has added immense value to my career development
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
People leadership frameworks, finance management, strategic thinking, risk management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Clearly laid out timelines and expectations
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
20% on the job training , mentorship and coaching internally
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Frequent Structured support interactions with ad hoc sessions one on one when needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Not only has the qualification given me the skills knowledge and behaviours to excel in my role but it has provided me a psychologically safe environment in which to build my confidence applying the theories in practise
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
Huge variety of extra-curricular activities and networks to support the learning at work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
An organisation with a clear purpose and genuine care for its employees
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Consider standard employment application routes as well as early careers, Grad schemes and emerging talent routes.
