Client Services Project Manager Review
at Norfolk County Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Project Management
Norwich
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Creating new projects around data management, automation and AI, setting up, managing and running the projects, project closure. I also work closely with the leadership team to manage corporate communications within finance
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme - as the programme is based at my employer, but covers lots of different departments, it's great support from the cohort I study with, along with our tutor
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
During the apprenticeship, I've learnt a lot of new skills around formal project management, which have really upped my PM game
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, and it's great to work with an organisation that is focused on learning and development
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training provider support is excellent - it's a great combination of teaching and coaching, and I can see how it's adapted for work at all levels
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification has really helped me improve my performance at work, and the chances to discuss our development with other apprentices really helps
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
There are, but I don't do so
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Norfolk County Council is a supportive employer which has a great long term approach to developing it's people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Review the JD and ensure that you demonstrate as much as possible where you fit in
