Principal Officer Review

Item: Principal Officer at South Cambridge District Council
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at South Cambridge District Council

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Environmental Science

Cambourne

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - 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

I manage a planning consultation team on behalf of environmental health which includes air quality, contaminated land and consideration of noise, odour and lighting impacts on existing and proposed receptors.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

Really enjoyed it. Excellent journey of professional self discovery. I also believe my peers and reportees have benefited from the programme as well.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Yes. Developed skills on project management, leadership, finance as well as own personal development.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Incredibly well structured. Tutor has been an excellent support and deserves so much credit for allowing me to fit education around work.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Plenty of support from employer. My manager has been incredibly encouraging throughout the 2 years.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

Plenty of support. At times I have felt close to giving up and they've provided a great set of ears and allowed me time and space to continue. 10 stars is not sufficient to score my gratitude.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

Extremely. Prior to the course, I was put off going into a management role although through the course, I have found that I do not have to compromise on my integrity, values or beliefs. I would suggest all managers undertake this course.