Apprentice Social Researcher Review
at HMRC
Degree Apprenticeship
Research
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
3/5
Social Research in areas of Direct Business taxes. This includes primary and secondary research, using contractors, and report writing as well as delivering presentations to senior stakeholders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New Skills - report writing, presenting, critical analysis, desk research, interviewing
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?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend HMRC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good degree, good people, gaining good experience.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HMRC?
Having a balanced work/life time is difficult. Make sure to keep an eye on this
