Business Administration Apprentice Review
at Civil Service
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Personal assistant to the General Counsel and Deputy Director of the
Legal team.
• Processing invoices, managing travel and subsistence budgets,
secretariat of executive committee.
• Drafted correspondence, compiled reports and prepared presentations
with keen attention to detail.
- Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely
reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
Legal team.
• Processing invoices, managing travel and subsistence budgets,
secretariat of executive committee.
• Drafted correspondence, compiled reports and prepared presentations
with keen attention to detail.
- Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely
reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme as it has been a great learning opportunity. Being able to work alongside learning is a huge advantage as I have been able to learn from lawyers in the profession I want to go into. It has also helped develop my future goals on what I want to achieve.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed numerous amount of skills as well as learning new ones. I am able to effectively work well under pressure and meet tight court deadlines. I have developed my ability to work in a fast paced environment. My communication skills have been developed throughout the course of this apprenticeship by continuously having to develop key stakeholder relationships.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is extremely well structured and requires the apprentice to take initiative and control of their own work. Task sheets are set in advance and it is up to you to decide how quickly or slowly you would like to try and complete the apprenticeship. Very well organised. Glad I have done this.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line manager has been a huge support with assisting me throughout the course of my apprenticeship. I have been able to bounce ideas off of her and also been able to receive feedback on how I can improve my work. She has also provided me with different opportunities throughout the apprenticeship to help boost my portfolio.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Regular meetings are set up throughout the apprenticeship programme. The training provider allocates each apprentice a trainer who is their point of contact for any issues or help they need. The trainer then schedules regular reviews every quarter as well as various other meetings. The trainers are always on had to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The business administration apprenticeship delivered through Babbington has been a huge help to me to help me perform better in my role. This is because the provider is hugely flexible as stated previously it is up to the learner to decide how quickly or slowly they would like to complete the apprenticeship.
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
Yes there are. I have recently completed a first aid at work course qualifying as a first aider. I have also set up a social committee within the legal team organising team lunches and activities to help promote team bonding and get to know one another in an informal setting.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The benefits the civil service is able to offer is a huge help. There is the option for flexi-leave which is a huge help to help promote a good work life balance. There are a huge number of opportunities available and there are always things you can get involved in, the people are lovely too!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
A few tips I would give to others applying to the civil service is to not give up. You will take a few knock-backs however consistency is key. The judgement tests are not as difficult if you continuously practice them. Also, if you do not meet all the requirements for a particular job of interest, but you meet some, still apply as you may still be able to get the job and develop other skills.
