Executive Assistant Review
at Norfolk County Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Norfolk, UK
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Business Administration Support to Assurance, Strategy and Performance Team
Project Support for CQC and Improvement Plan projects
Project Support for CQC and Improvement Plan projects
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My tutor is very clear to understand when teaching which helps with my learning, she is also very approachable.
I am really enjoying this apprenticeship as I am learning lots of new skills which I hope to take forward into a future project role.
I am really enjoying this apprenticeship as I am learning lots of new skills which I hope to take forward into a future project role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am undertaking an Project Management Apprenticeship with Intec Business College and have been learning all about setting up a project to include Stakeholders / importance of stakeholder communications, risk analysis on projects, project benefits and have looked at a couple of case studies.
This is all new to me.
This is all new to me.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel that it is very well organised, we are kept up to date with past sessions via emails from our tutor and log onto the college platform for learning and updating our off the job hours.
I know I can always ask a question to my tutor.
I know I can always ask a question to my tutor.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been very supportive and made it clear that they will continue to support me to (hopefully) successfully complete the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As previously stated my tutor is very supportive and approachable.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I believe that this training will give me the understanding of how to run a successful project and allow me to take my skills forward and progress in my career.
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
Yes, I belong to various groups that hold meetings I attend where there is a networking and learning opportunity, such as the transformation network group.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have always been a supportive employer. I enjoy my job and the team I work with and Norfolk County Council are happy to assist with supporting career progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Read the job description carefully making sure you know the area you are applying within and also look at NCC's core set of values and corporate strategy.
