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City of Wolverhampton Council

L3 Business Admin Apprentice Review

at City of Wolverhampton Council

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Project Management

Wolverhampton

Review Submitted: April 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
I help with the management and day to day running of the Project Management Office, ensuring that all projects within the council run alongside with governance set by the organisation, providing administrative support to a number of projects and programmes and working alongside project management, project support and programme/portfolio managers to ensure projects comply.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have been able to extend my knowledge of the administrative world and can now apply this to my full time role as project assistant

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have been able to build on my organisation skills, skills when using Microsfot Office and have a greater understanding of organisational procedures for setting up and helping to deliver projects

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was well structured and I was given ample time to complete and submit modules and to study for my End Point Assessment
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have weekly PMO meetings with my Line Manager and can also reach out whenever I need to to ask for help or guidance throught out my programme
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I recieved great support and guidance and could reach out to my tutor whenever I needed to and was met with great support and feedback when completing modules
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have been able to successfully begin a job within the Projects and Change Service Area as a Project Assistant and am encouraged to join training to further my development
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
We have regular away days with the team, training for all areas of the organisation and social nights for food and drink

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend City of Wolverhampton Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have been made to feel part of the team from day one of joining the organisation and I also recieved a great understanding from management and colleagues around my personal life being a single mother, needing to do school runs and pick ups etc. and them understanding how I need to be flexible in order to fit my job role around my life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to City of Wolverhampton Council?
Ask all the questions! The staff are really helpful and lovely to talk to and only want the best for you and will help you in any way they can!
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