HR Apprentice Review
at Transport for London
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
London
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
4.6/5
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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
Main overview of the role is to support business needs
Day - to - day role will vary depending on what placement you are on
Day - to - day role will vary depending on what placement you are on
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly enjoy it.
A lot of autonomy on which areas you’d like to develop yourself
A lot internal and external opportunities for apprentices to get involved in.
Opportunities aiding with your own personal development too
A lot of autonomy on which areas you’d like to develop yourself
A lot internal and external opportunities for apprentices to get involved in.
Opportunities aiding with your own personal development too
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Although not a skill just general confidence has been built
Organisational - time keeping
stakeholders management
General Microsoft skills ( excel specifically)
Organisational - time keeping
stakeholders management
General Microsoft skills ( excel specifically)
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Programme is 2.5 years
With 4 Rotational placements
With 4 Rotational placements
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
When on your scheme you have support from your sponsor who is typically first point of contact for you- any queries / problems/ issues go to your sponsor
Apprentices also have a buddy ( individuals on the same scheme but from the cohort above.
Apprentices also benefit from having a placement manager whilst on their placements
Apprentices also have a buddy ( individuals on the same scheme but from the cohort above.
Apprentices also benefit from having a placement manager whilst on their placements
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Kingston college, provide great support
College days where content is taught in person
Study days every other week to complete tasks and assignments
College days where content is taught in person
Study days every other week to complete tasks and assignments
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Qualification is necessary to adequately carry out day-to-day roles
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
Staff networking groups
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Company that really want to nurture your talent and develop you
Free travel for your and one other person in your household
Free travel for your and one other person in your household
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?
Be confident
Do your background research on TfL visions and values
Know wider information about the scheme you’re applying for and why you want to apply for that specific team
Avoid the buzzwords that you think want to be heard- authenticity is better
Do your background research on TfL visions and values
Know wider information about the scheme you’re applying for and why you want to apply for that specific team
Avoid the buzzwords that you think want to be heard- authenticity is better
