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Department for Work and Pensions

team leader Review

at Department for Work and Pensions

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Sunderland

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Leading a team, communicating key messages. Dealing with any HR, attendance management issues. Training and developing. Continuous improvement. Delegation of work and performance reviews.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have been really enjoying the programme, I have the time to do it and feel like I am achieving something.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes I have built on my communication and people management skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very organised, have meetings with coach. Classroom sessions are booked in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots, I have time allowed each week in order for me to complete work on my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get any support needed, in our monthly meetings we go through what I have completed, where I need to go next and if I need any help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that it does help, its gives me new ways of working and I learn throughout each stage I complete.
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
I could through another scheme through work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with lots of development opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
Be resilient and good with change.
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