ER Lead Review
at Ibstock
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Leicestershire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.8/5
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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:
3/5
The Employee Relations Lead role is responsible for understanding, applying and updating all employment related legislative documents including contracts, policies and compliance documents. In addition, the team lead on all casework within the business up to and including dismissal as well as all tribunal work. Finally the team work to increase manager capability including updates on legislative changes and trends and themes specific training needs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed the programme and am considering a future role in the field of Coaching.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The apprenticeship has really help me develop manager capability and ensure that issues and concerns are explored in a more consistent way.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
the programme was structured and involved a mixture of workshops, 121 with my coach, portfolio and exams,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Ibstock was brilliant and allowed me time to complete work in my paid hours and also allowing a different mix of coachees to be coached by me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Instep were really good and if i needed extra sessions with my tutor she would book them in with me and if i had any questions they would help me in a timely manner.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The coaching skills i have learnt have been life changing, i now understand the power of asking my stakeholders the right questions as well as the positive power of stepping back and listening.
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
yes, Ibstock have numerous events and activities that i can get involved in if i wish.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Ibstock to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a company that has a long history and has been around for over 200 years but recognises that times have changed and so are focused in developing the company in its processes and people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ibstock?
To be ready to make a difference, Ibstock cares about its people so development will be available to anyone who wants it including hands on practical learning to ensure you can be the best you can be in your role.
