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NatWest Group

Apprentice Project Manager Review

at NatWest Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Project Management

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
An involvement in project work with my day to day consisting of internal governance forms and collaboration with peers. There has been an element of risk management that is brought day to day and developing an understanding of machine learning and what benefits it has for the organisation in the future
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Day to day work has been great - the relationship with the training provider hasnt been what i expected

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Skills are always being developed and i have the opportunity to reach out to explore different parts of desired project work. Soft skills are being enhanced daily within my routine.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is organised however it is heavily reliant upon myself to keep track and make sure i dont miss anything. Within day to day work there is no issue.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Completely satisfied and have a good relationship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
it is dependant on how much you ask for, personally i havent had much reach rom them
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Realistically not as much as i thought it would be, being practical in work has enhanced my skills 100x the provider has had
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
Yes, i make use of volunteering days and social events in and out of the office.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Culture, management styles, ways or working suit a good work life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Understand core values, having experience within the bank
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