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Barnsley Council

People Development Officer Review

at Barnsley Council

Degree Apprenticeship

Teaching

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

4.5/5 - 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
My role is a People Development Office. This role involves me creating, designing and delivering a range of learning and development opportunities for the workforce.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
A mixed range - learnt new skills but also developed existing ones

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
There are professional networks

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Barnsley Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent Employer and the support provided
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnsley Council?
Be professional and value and appreciate your team.
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