Democratic Services Manager Review
at Ipswich Borough Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Legal/Law
Ipswich
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Democratic Services Manager - Managing Elections, Committees and Decision Making Support, and the Mayoral Team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Initial organisation was poor (dates / times / what had to be attended) but it was the first time Ipswich Borough Council had run this type of apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Learnmore staff have been consistently supportive and helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have learned more about management theory and can use this when facing real life situations.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Ipswich Borough Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Depending on the Role, working at IBC can be very enjoyable.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ipswich Borough Council?
n/a
