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RSA Group

Graduate team leader Review

at RSA Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Insurance and Risk Management

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Being a team leader for an operational team. Ensuring SLA'S and KPI's are met through leading group meetings, flagging potential risks and making sure governance and compliance measures are met for audit . Supporting team members and looking after there well being through regular 1-1's. Looking at personal development plans to encourage career development.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the carried workload of the programme and have learnt a lot. There are always exciting opportunities to get involved in

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
people management, capacity planning, presenting and facilitating meetings and workshops

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
This could be improved as they could give you more of an idea of what career path you would like to take at the end of the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I really love the culture at RSA. Everyone is very friendly and also supportive of your apprentice journey and happy to give career advice
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The training providing has been poor. Assignments aren't straightforward and often don't link to what has been learned in the lectures.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Its has helped me learn about key topics but I have learned more practical skills from in person training.
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
Yes they are starting an employee resource group for young and emerging talent and there is also lots of opportunities to socialise in your local office

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RSA Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The staff make the difference, they are friendly and supportive of my career journey.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RSA Group?
You need to be a team player who is wiling to support and help others.
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