Post 16 Routes to Employment Manager Review
at Norfolk County Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Norwich
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
2.8 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
2/5
Managing teams of workers delivering services to schools to support young people with their Post 16 choices
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the more practical modules and have learnt some new skills in relation to research and project management
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Not in my current work role
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Though the majority of modules are relevant there are some that were not and also some repetition with regards to marketing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Whilst I am afforded the study time and Off the Job hours I need on a practical level I do not feel that interest has been shown in how to make use of the skills I have learnt and how to develop my career further
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider has provided excellent support both professionally and personally
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
In my current role not at all as I was recently demoted from a role that did allow me to use the skills that I have learnt.
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
No
Why?
Although the terms and conditions and the option to work flexibly are advantageous there is a lack of succession planning and talent management in my experience for those completing qualifications. There is also a varied approach taken by managers to career development which is not helpful for individuals wanting to progress.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Consider the level of the role that you are applying for and be prepared that you may not be able to progress further in the organisation if you want to move into middle and higher management roles.
