Project Officer Review
at Suffolk County Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Project Management
Ipswich, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
Managing projects and events, coordinating with members of the public, managing a match-fund, working with external suppliers, meetings with colleagues etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
it is now finished. I enjoyed getting a new qualification but I didn't love the workshops as they were online
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
project management tools, developed soft skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it was quite well structured for the content but less clear about how the structure for the exam would work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
lots of support to give me the time to complete the work. Less support with the content as my line manager hadn't done the qualification
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
they taught the content and ran a session on what the exam would be like, ran mock exams, and gave feedback on my presentation
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
allowed me to get a new job and taught me things I wouldn't have known otherwise
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
pub socials sometimes and networks to join (e.g. young adult network)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Suffolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
very supportive environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Suffolk County Council?
none
