Commercial Manager Review
at SSE
Degree Apprenticeship
Surveying
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Commercial Management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is very intense and lacks flexibility in some areas, but I do enjoy learning new skills
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, learnt a lot of new skills and developed most of my existing skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is fairly well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
My company has facilitated the apprenticeship for me and provided me with the necessary tools to complete the programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is support available to students who are struggling
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have developed my knowledge and learnt new skills
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
Not many opportunities unless I volunteer to take part in promotional events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a large company which can provide opportunities to people. The company generally offers good employee benefits, especially for the senior roles
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Look for opportunities within parts of the businesses that have a strong secure pipeline and strong growth strategy
