L&D Manager Review
at Ipswich Borough Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Ipswich
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
L&D manager, responsible for corporate L&D, EDI, Wellbeing and OD
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Love it! workshops are informative and engaging, tasks are easily laid out in Bud to follow, the support available is great
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, i am fairly early on in my programme but learning lots
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, schedule of workshops and timelines in place, tasks set up in Bud per month so not overwhelming.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, we catch up once a month about my L7, have identified where i can detail all the evidence criteria and being provided with opportunities to learn and work on different projects
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Exactly what is needed, support in workshops and follow up if required, access to Coach when ever needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Its really helping me with a more strategic, business wide view as apposed to just operational, it is also expanding my knowledge and experience across a broader range of HR rather than just L&D
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Ipswich Borough Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really supportive organisation, varied work, opportunity to develop
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ipswich Borough Council?
Do not listen to stereotypes about working for local council
