HR Support Apprentice Review
at Newcastle Building Society
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Wallsend
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I help to support all partners within Internal Comms such as event planning, helping to ensure employees receive clear communications in relation to updates and contributing to improving our communication channels
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I think it has been a great programme as I have been able to rotate across different departments within HR which has allowed me to gain insight in experience in different areas.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have became much more confident in drafting and posting clear communications to different audiences and have learned how to better manage my time.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My manager check's in on me regularly and always makes time to support me. He always makes sure I understand topics discussed within team meetings.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
My tutor does reach out every now and then which is appreciated, however, I do find that some of the feedback is very detailed and not always relevant to my role and what I am doing day to day.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have learnt a lot about theory and background with my qualification, but I do feel I learn best by doing the job each day as this experience helps me to understand better.
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
To my knowledge, the organisation doesn't currently offer any social activities or sports teams, but there are often networking events which is a good way to connect with the wider organisation.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Newcastle Building Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a supportive environment which offers a great work-life balance, with the typical working week being 35 hours (including unpaid lunch break). The benefits are great and the annual leave is quite generous which helps to support wellbeing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Newcastle Building Society?
By showing a genuine interest and understanding of the business will help.
