Pension Administration Apprentice Review
at Barnett Waddingham LLP
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Amersham
Review Submitted: February 2025
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
We as administrators essentially process and administrate everything to do with pensions in a hands on manner, which can be calculating and applying benefits, processing new pensioners and deaths, and communicating with members themselves
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy what I do, the work is interesting and varied and I have a good group of colleagues and apprentices to talk to
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have gained lots of knowledge on pensions, of which I did not realise how important they are until now. I have also gained computer skills and being able to communicate with members, colleagues and external entities such as solicitors in a formal manner
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There is lots of information to learn but the apprenticeship is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We get lots of support from our employers as we get study leave to prepare for exams, and financial rewards for passing them.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again, we get lots of support from the growth company as we can interact with them when needed, and will give us leeway if reasonable. For example, i was off sick for 2 days last week and they let me have an extra 2 days to do an assignment
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very well as we learn KSBs (Knowledge, skills and behaviours) which are integral to my role.
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
Yes - I want to participate in the football tournament when it comes up
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I already have - it is a good place to work with friendly people, good pay for an apprenticeship and the chance to go to other offices and network with other apprentices. I get on with everyone here
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham LLP?
Make sure to be engaged and seem enthusiastic, and be willing to learn. Always answer questions
