Apprentice Social Researcher Review
at Government Social Research
Degree Apprenticeship
Research
Leeds, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Part of a team working on short term projects- ranging from research to evaluations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very enjoyable, rally interesting area to work in and learn about
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, lots of new skills around research methods, survey designs, evaluation methods and more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, sometimes communication issues between work, uni and apprentices but overall well organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, always someone to ask for help or explain new concepts, very supportive team and environment
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Support in the way of meeting with apprenticeship advisor every 8 weeks, which is helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Useful when the two build on each other, which I have started to see as the course progresses
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
Lots of networks to join, things to get involved in and corporate roles to do
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Government Social Research to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Positive environment, good structures and lots of learning and development opportunities for everyone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Government Social Research?
Good place to work, lots of opportunities to move roles, there is likely to be something for your interests or skills
