Apprenticeships and Early Careers Administration Assistant Review
at Sodexo UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Lincolnshire
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
I co-managed the apprenticeship mailbox, arranged meetings with stakeholders, forwarded potential apprentices to training providers, assisting with the finances in our DAS account, handled and created processes, produced monthly reports, I am the owner of the process that approves apprentice cohorts on the DAS.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed it very much, it was freeing, I was able to express myself, I learned a variety of business related subjects that I will cherish throughout my career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned many skills, primarily through microsoft services like Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word, I learned how to use formulas in microsoft excel to organise and automate data procurement. I learned how to manage calendars for myself and my team.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There was a clear stated structure, I was allowed time for my work, I was discussed with on the best dates for EPA that worked for me.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was allowed my 6 hours a week to focus on my apprenticeship, my colleagues were incredibly supportive and open to any and all questions without judgement.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I was able to ask any question, arrange calls when I needed to, they were incredibly supportive and available when I needed them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I haven't received the final grade yet but I feel it will support me in my career moreso, it was warrant my place in Sodexo allowing me to land the job I want to get.
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
I attended a volunteering day but there haven't been other activities I've been involved in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Sodexo UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They're a good employer, my colleagues are incredibly supportive so I know being on an apprenticeship, support would be there.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sodexo UK?
Ask plenty of questions, be okay with failure as long as you learn from it, enjoy yourself.
