Data Analyst Apprentice Review
at Valuation Office Agency
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /5
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3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
Teams chat and meetings with colleagues. Replying to internal emails and Teams chat. Get assigned valuation analytics type projects. Just completed one of feasibility of using specific form of property data from a commercial partner. Monitoring weekly automated task and reporting on this.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
In the main the apprenticeship programme has been enjoyable and rewarding. Last three months less so because of the stress and anxiety caused by having to complete the EPA portfolio, project and presentation.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes definitely. Computer coding and query languages, Python, R and SQL. Acquainted with use of SharePoint. Design and conduct internal customer surveys using electronic forms and data capture of responses. Use of Databricks and creating notebooks. Markup script for commenting code.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The training programme offering from QA was/is well organised. The work-based portfolio activities were a mixed bag. Some room for improvement from the employer side.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Securing suitable work-based projects has not been supported as well as could be. Once the project has commenced, support is good. Weekly and other ad-hoc meetings with line manager support the learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider has been very good in this respect. My DLC ensured that I was as prepared as I possibly could be throughout the process so far.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
This is difficult to assess as much of the training does not correlate directly with my day-to-day work. However, I can see that it will be of invaluable help in progressing within my current field.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there is currently a weekly Thursday night social outing organised for colleagues at the Canary Wharf site. There is a weekly half hour quiz amongst my colleagues. during work time.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Valuation Office Agency to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great friendly, supportive and encouraging employer. It provides a great deal of opportunities to learn, train and develop yourself. There are regular knowledge shares, at least 2 /month at different levels.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Valuation Office Agency?
Do not think twice, make the move. Having come from another civil service department where the management style was so oppressive, VOA has been a complete contrast. Highly recommended employer.
