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Newcastle Building Society

Business Analyst Review

at Newcastle Building Society

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Team calls around a variety of things dependent on where the project is at in it's lifecycle which could include process modelling, requirements gathering/management, or generally managing and engaging stakeholders
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed heavily on my organizational skills as well as become very adapt at note making. In terms of new skills, I have learnt how to use Visio to create in depth process maps as well as to use excel at a high level.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The flexibility of the business is very good in terms of working from home and in office as well as the overall culture and friendliness of the people your surrounded by. There is also the support given by colleagues to help you at any point
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
Make sure you are able to have a workspace at home for remote working and be yourself during the interview process
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