Programme Manager Review
at Royal Mail Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Southampton
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Leading a team of project managers and deployment managers to deliver strategic business cases
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I've enjoyed the modular approach and having the flexibility to dip into the learning when it has suited me.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've improved my leadership style and introduced a more strategic and commercial focus across my team.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The porgramme is well organised and the learning and coaching sessisons have been excellent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer couldn't be more supportive, having the time set out in my diary to support my learning has been key to keeping on track.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The support from my training provider has been at the right level. When I've had questions they have come back to me quickly and the 121 sessions are really positive and rewarding with great advice and personalised content.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've developed some new skills through the qualification and it's provided me with confidence in my own approach, reinforcing what I currently do and strengthening areas
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Royal Mail Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent employer with lots of opportuntiies and really supportive of professional development and learning.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Mail Group?
Career progression is within your gift. It's not handed out. You have to put in the effort and show ambition, drive and determination balanced with demonstrating capability and leadership.
