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Greater Manchester Combined Authorities

Management Trainee Review

at Greater Manchester Combined Authorities

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
project managing Raspberry Pi certificate, Policy Watch, admin
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy my programme a lot although i do think directorates werent given enough prep to accomodate for specific projects or work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i have learned to use canva, premier pro. i have developed my organisation and communication skills as well as learning how to write briefings and press releases

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
we dont get given many updates as to what is happening at the end of the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
support within directorate but feel HR need to be more in touch
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
good support, i feel like i can go to them with an issue
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i feel like i know more about the practicalities of the policy cycle and why things work in the way that they do
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
yes, and i have tried to make use of them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Greater Manchester Combined Authorities to a friend?
Yes
Why?
inclusive environment with enriching responsibilities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greater Manchester Combined Authorities?
try and be flexible as the workload is dependent on central govt motions
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