HR Operations Apprentice Review
at Christie's
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
London
Review Submitted: March 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
In my role, I support the employee lifecycle at Christie's. I am currently responsible for the EMEA Interns lifecycle in particular. I manage the HR inbox with our HR Coordinator to manage any quires employees have. I work with the HR Advisors, HR Business Partners, and the HR Director in EMEA regularly to support with paperwork and providing data from the companies monthly reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying the programme as is allowing me to grow both personally and professionally within my role. The programme has allowed me to study towards a Level 3 HR Support with a CIPD qualification. My team have been very supportive of my studies and helping me to learn in my role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my confidence and communication skills. Particularly via face to face communication, i.e. hosting a welcome tour for new starters, as well as via email. I have also enhanced my analytical and attention details skills. I have learnt how to use the platform Workday to manage our employee data.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured and my team and the general business are highly understanding of my apprenticeship studies. Having a cohort of 35 apprentice who also joined at the same time has helped to build connection with those in the same place as myself.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been highly understanding of my apprenticeship studies and has allocated me a weekly day off to complete my studies. My team have been very supportive in understanding the requirements of my course and supporting in any tasks they may have the relevant knowledge on.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have monthly catch up with my Skills Coach and also receive regular feedback once she has marked the tasks I have completed. I can always email her if I have any questions in the meantime too.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My studies have helped me to gain a deeper understanding of HR processes and legislations. The tasks have helped me to consider different aspects of my role and have deepend my knowledge of HR to relate to day-to-day tasks.
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 is a variety of extra-curricular activities that I have attend to network within the business. Including charity events, our HR people week, departmental and apprentice cohort social events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Christie's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company has a welcoming encouraging culture. My team have been very supportive and have helped me to understand my role and taught me how to perform daily tasks effectively.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Christie's?
Consider all your skills and experience use this to your advantage when considering the role you would be performing. Show how you are keen and passion!
