Apprentice Risk Analyst Review
at Motability Operations
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Southwark
Review Submitted: January 2024
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!
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
Analysing data and reporting on the latest updates in the UK economy and the new and used car markets
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
While the balance of working and studying can be difficult to manage when exams and work commitments overlap, the amount I am able to accomplish in doing both has been extremely rewarding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learnt and developed many skills over the last few years, including Excel and data analysis, data visualisation, presentation, market research, and basic coding in Python and SQL.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The apprenticeship is very well managed - I have a mentor, buddy and an early careers representative in HR. I get 20% of my week freed up to study during term time and my managers are very flexible in letting me adjust my timetable to cater to my university needs.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My managers have been extremely helpful in my working and studying. My line manager in particular has made time to help me learn content on my university course and has taught me most of the new skills I've been developing.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The university has supported my learning by organising meetings with a student study advisor, however I have struggled with the online learning approach, and unfortunately there are no in person classes available at the moment.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The content I'm learning from my training provider forms the foundations of the work I'm learning in my role. I find that I learn a lot more practical knowledge on the job and more theoretical knowledge from my training provider.
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
I am the social secretary of our department, where I organise all the social events for 30+ people. I started out as a volunteer when I first joined and have taken over the role form the previous social sec. I also joined the Women in Tech working group.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Motability Operations to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Motability is an incredibly supportive and caring company. There's an incredibly friendly and helpful culture of hardworking and talented individuals. The company has always prioritised my growth and development first, and has encouraged me to pursue opportunities that will drive my career in the direction I want.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Motability Operations?
If you're interested in the automotive industry, helping people, or looking to join a company undergoing a lot of change as technology advances then Motability will have many great opportunities for you! There's many different teams working on a variety of different things with people incredibly passionate about their work.
