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Department for Work and Pensions

Higher Executive Officer Review

at Department for Work and Pensions

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

1.9 /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!

1/5 - Overview of Role
1/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
1/5
I am a criminal investigator based within the Economic, Serious and Organised Crime area of DWP. My role involves investigating fraudulent benefit claims.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
There are no experienced members of the team who can support my learning nor are there any mentors available. The opportunities are quite limited. The learning is very in-depth and lengthy.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
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?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
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 Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Other than the role I am in, working for DWP can be very rewarding.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
Do it!
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