Apprentice Economist Review
at Government Economic Service
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
London
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
I am a civil service economist, working on a dedicated policy. I work with policy teams and ministers to monitor and evaluate the success of the policy, using data analysis, economic theory and discussions with relevant stakeholders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it, the work is challenging but gives me a good work life balance. Uni feels very separate to the work, but again does not take up too much time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, skills around working with stakeholders, data analysis, forming policy, working at pace, evaluating decisions and project management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Feels pretty well organised and structured. Some uni modules could be organised better, but overall it is good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They're very supportive, let me take study leave and ensure I am not overworked.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Again support is there, deadlines are tailored so that they fit around work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The uni degree is interesting and potentially useful, but I personally don't feel it is directly relevant 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.)
3/5
Yes, various team days, netowrks, events, conferences etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Economic Service to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work, interesting work and generally I feel valued.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Economic Service?
Answer application questions, don't just write a generic personal statement.
