Senior Manager Resilience & Security Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Bridgend / Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Senior manager of a specialist team of approx 10 managers/assistant managers. Lead the response to major incidents as well as the development of plans and preparedness to risk and threats within and external to the organisation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly enjoy programme, it is teaching me a great deal from theory to practice.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New and development of existing skills such as personal effectiveness - awareness of self and others. Leadership styles, leading through others, coaching and mentoring skills. Managing key resources, i.e. HR practices. Organisational strategy, products/services and marketing strategy.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, a three year study programme with dates of workshops, submissions and events provided during induction. Tutor and lecturer support has been fantastic at Henley.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer is very supportive, checks in and ensures sufficient time is dedicated to support study and course requirements.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Much support and guidance is offered through training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Absolutely, understanding the knowledge and being able to apply within the workplace is essential to embed the learning and growing in my role and career.
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
There are many events run at work, these included networking events, social and physical exercise events, craft and music rooms, a variety of network group activities to engage in, roadshows and demos! It’s fantastic!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Inclusive and engaging workplace, where growth and personal investment is encouraged and supported.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Consider the value of your skills and willingness to continue self-investing through the application of an open and learning mindset.
