Assessment Centre Manager Review
at Barnsley Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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
Managing the council's assessment centre delivering a range of qualifications to internal and external learners. I also manage the councils coaching and mentoring scheme.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am rally enjoying my programme, it is providing me with the information I need to perform more effedively
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am both building on my existing coaching skills and gaining additional knowledge and skills as I progress through my apprenticeship.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is extremely well organised and structured and I know exactly what work I have to fulfil to complete the programme, including all the required deadlines etc.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive excellent support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support I receive from my training provider is also excellent, I have an allocated coach who I can contact at any time, the rest of the apprenticeship team are also great and respond to any questions I have very promptly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The coaching apprenticeship provides me with the additional skills and knowledge regarding coaching that I require in order to develop the in house programme and ensure our coaches are supported and developed appropriately.
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
Although I do not personally participate in any extra-curricular activities, as the council is such a large organisation there are multiple activities, networking etc within different services. For example our young employees network organises social events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barnsley Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Barnsley Council is the only ever double award winning council, it is forward thinking, ambitious and encourages it's employees to be innovative. It has a clear vision and plans to make this a reality and is leading the way with such programmes as Health in the High Street and Pathways to Work which have gained national recognition.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnsley Council?
Read the job profile thoroughly before applying for any job and make sure you show how your skills and experience match this in your application. Being a council we have so many different career options and entry points at all different levels.
