Project Manager Review
at Newcastle University
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.4/5
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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
In my current role as Project Manager at the JWMDRC, I support the planning, coordination, and delivery of national and international research projects on rare neuromuscular diseases. My day-to-day responsibilities include managing project timelines, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance, managing stakeholders, and supporting financial monitoring and reporting. I work closely with multidisciplinary teams, to keep projects on track and aligned with objectives.
I’m also involved in data collection and validation. Through my apprenticeship in Data Analysis, I’m also building on my ability to analyse the data collected, improving how we manage and interpret project-related data.
I’m also involved in data collection and validation. Through my apprenticeship in Data Analysis, I’m also building on my ability to analyse the data collected, improving how we manage and interpret project-related data.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It allows me to update my professional skills and stay relevant in today’s data-driven world. I find it rewarding to build a stronger foundation in data analysis, which directly enhances my ability to support my team more effectively. It’s motivating to see how what I’m learning can be applied to real-world challenges in research project management, helping us make more informed, evidence-based decisions.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
It is early to say, but yes, definitely. I am currently learning SQL and statistics, and will continue with python and machine learning.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Fantastically! 2 monthly live sessions, workbooks to complete, and time to work on our-selves in activities provided or self-learning and practise.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
ANy that I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Any that I need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Much. I like to know how I am doing!
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Probably! I haven't joined any though.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Newcastle University to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Despite the current financial challenges, it is a good place to be.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle University?
None
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