Data Management Apprentice Review
at M&G plc
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
My role involves getting a confident understanding of all the categories that make up Data Management e.g. Data Cataloguing, Data Quality and Data Governance, develop an understanding about the systems in which our data works with, meeting up with my qualification expectations and maintaining hands-on experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme as I work closely with my team: I engage in a variety of group discussions, I have mentors and buddies who help guide me through the program and provide me with any help I need. I also enjoy participating in group projects; I feel really engaged.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a variety of new skills. Firstly I have been able to develop my softer skills specifically in regards to my communication. I am able to communicate with others confidently in a collaborative and personal setting. I have also been able to develop my existing skills in Excel.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very structured. I am aware of the days in which I will coming in and working from home. As well as this, I have a dedicated study day where I can work towards my qualification. My learning sessions are recorded to ensure repeated access to sessions also.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer in many forms. For instance, my manager and support buddies who provide me with all the support I need. My employer offers a Data Protection Office and designated email address for any privacy inquiries I may have which also supports me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support. I get monthly calls from my coach, where we discuss about my project assignments and any support that I may need going forward. BPP offers many means of contact, to offer support towards my qualification as well as any queries I may have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification helps me perform greatly in my role as a Data Management Apprentice. Through my BPP learning sessions, I have been able to develop skills on Excel for instance through being taught pivot tables, conditional formatting and different lookups. I have been able to apply these skills at work.
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
At my workplace, we are partnered with Investment 20|20, I have been able to engage in a range of networking events where I have spoken and interacted with apprentices like myself as well as senior professionals. This has really developed my communication skills through the interactions I have had.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend M&G plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture at M&G is a huge highlight for me and is a reason why I would recommend the company. From the values of care and integrity to the networks that the company has to promote diversity and inclusion, any one who visits will experience a friendly environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G plc?
I would advise that individuals should take the most of all the opportunities that the company offers. There are a variety of networks that individuals could join and make a positive impact around them. As an apprentice I would advise taking the most of the learning resources, to build skills.
