Marketing Apprentice Review
at Newcastle Building Society
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Marketing
North Tyneside District, UK
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Day to day my role includes working with business wide stakeholders such as branch staff, financial advisers Ect to ensure all required marketing material is provided for our customers. My role also includes working and supporting on current campaigns in which we use both online and offline providing a wide range of experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
One thing that stands out for me is the flexibility around my programme has made it very enjoyable. The ability to have a programme that suits me and my needs has proved to be really effective and made the role even better for learning and developing my career further forward.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Through doing my apprenticeship I have learnt a whole new range of skills. This is from simple things such as writing a professional email to working with clients on a business wide campaigns and events. One key skill I have developed is the need for communication as well as being open minded.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The early talent programme at Newcastle Building Society is structured in the best way possible. The support and encouragement you get when in your freshers month is incredible and the use of the buddy mentoring system has made my time here much easier. Being able to have the support and reach out whenever has made me feel much more comfortable in my role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The range of support offered from Newcastle Building Society is vast and they have something to suit everyone. The way the organisation has arranged the 121 conversation structure with your manager allows you to have a open and honest discussion in a secure environment. As well as this the use of the mentor system has really helped me develop in my apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Baltic Apprenticeships provide support whenever you need. The bimonthly check ins are really useful to see whether I’m on track and help discuss any current worries or issues. The learning weeks are great in interacting and speaking to like minded apprentices who are working in the same field as you. They are also only an email away at all times
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Through being on the marketing executive level 4 it has made me look at marketing from all angles. Whether this is from the initial planning stages of a campaign to producing content for my organisation. The qualification has made me realise the nature of the marketing industry and allowed me to learn lots of new theories to apply into my role which gives better purpose to my work.
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
There are so many activities you can get involved with. In my team we like to have a social every couple months but this could be anything. We also have an on-site gym so this allows you to excersise for free which is a big bonus! We also have socials within the early talent cohort!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As they value the community and people above all else. Working for Newcastle Building society isn't only about making money it is also about making connections and creating opportunities for you to learn and grow within a business environment. The work they put back into there communities is outstanding and makes you proud to work there
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
When looking to apply really get to know our values and beliefs. Learn what our core purposes are and how you can help us towards achieving them. Don't worry about grades or qualifications focus on showing them yourself and what you have to offer and how you are willing to learn and grow
