Procurement and Contracts Officer Review
at Devon County Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Marketing
Exeter
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
I work within the 'People' team which involves adult and children's social care.
I help manage procurement processes for commissioners looking to start projects
I monitor contract management on various contract types
I facilitate and support spot contracting for all adult care providers
I help manage procurement processes for commissioners looking to start projects
I monitor contract management on various contract types
I facilitate and support spot contracting for all adult care providers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it - it link in really well with my job so it helps me put my progress (that I otherwise may not notice) on paper
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Much better at communication and being proactive. Much more assertive and confident too
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I like it, it's a great balance of independent working and check ins with my personal tutor / class group
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer, particularly my manager, is very supportive. They always ensure I am using my allocated day a week for studying and check in iwth me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot - the regular check ins are really helpful if I need support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me identify areas of strength and weakness I wouldn't have otherwise picked up on, so I have a better awareness of my performance.
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
My team try and meet up outside of work every couple of months, I've also recently been involved in networking events with the Neurodiversity group at my workplace
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Devon County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great experience and progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Devon County Council?
They are a very accommodating employer so express interest in further development / opportunities if that's something you'd like or would help you get a particular role.
