Pensions Administration Apprentice Review
at Barnett Waddingham LLP
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
Performing administrative tasks on behalf of several pension schemes and answering queries from pension scheme members.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have found the programme very enjoyable and rewarding.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned to use several pieces of dedicated pensions admin software and have developed my knowledge of the structures and rules of pension schemes.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is mostly well-structured but it can sometimes be hard to balance the responsibilities of the job with the requirements of the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have regular check-ins with a dedicated apprentice rep, and also receive support from my team leader and my assigned apprenticeship buddy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I have semi-regular meetings with the training provider, but these are not as frequent as my contact with my employer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I have found elements of the external training useful, but I feel that most of my improvement has been the result of on the job experience.
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
There are lots of opportunities to get involved in social activities, although I have not personally taken part in many.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for a lot of companies over the years (I am an older apprentice), and BW is considerably friendlier and more supportive than anywhere else I've worked.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham LLP?
The BW apprenticeship programme isn't just for school leavers. It's a great opportunity to change careers later in life.
