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Department for Work and Pensions

Intelligence Gathering Officer Review

at Department for Work and Pensions

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Banking

South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7, UK

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Gathering intelligence which helps support an allegation of benefit fraud
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Great, relatively self led

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, develop skills for Microsoft apps

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Monthly reviews, always discussed
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Monthly reviews where we discuss progress and what I can do to get support or new skills deveolped
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots, thorough conversations
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
So far it has helped develop skills within 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.)
2/5
Professional networking events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good work environment with a flexibility and room to make progress.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
I don't know
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