Junior Consultant Review
at Lean Tree Limited
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Norwich
Review Submitted: April 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
Performing analysis tasks:
Review, validate and clean data sets
Update documentation, user stories, or business requirements
Track progress on tasks using Jira
Research industry trends, competitors, or business needs
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders:
Senior BA
Product Owner
Developers
Department representatives
Client
third-party tool providers
Responsibilities:
Requirement gathering and documentation
Data analysis to support decision-making
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes - perform Gap Analysis
Create visualisations or process flows
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and track feedback
Review, validate and clean data sets
Update documentation, user stories, or business requirements
Track progress on tasks using Jira
Research industry trends, competitors, or business needs
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders:
Senior BA
Product Owner
Developers
Department representatives
Client
third-party tool providers
Responsibilities:
Requirement gathering and documentation
Data analysis to support decision-making
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in current processes - perform Gap Analysis
Create visualisations or process flows
Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and track feedback
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I’m really enjoying the programme so far, especially the opportunities to apply what I’ve learned in real-world projects. I like how it balances technical development with soft skill growth, such as communication and stakeholder engagement.
What I enjoy most is being involved in solving business problems and seeing how data can support decision-making. I also appreciate the support from my team—they’ve been approachable and helpful in guiding me through challenges. Overall, I find the programme both engaging and valuable for my professional development.
What I enjoy most is being involved in solving business problems and seeing how data can support decision-making. I also appreciate the support from my team—they’ve been approachable and helpful in guiding me through challenges. Overall, I find the programme both engaging and valuable for my professional development.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have had the opportunity to develop my existing skills as well as learning new skills, such as the different methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) and how they can be applied. Developing my analytical and communication skills and learning Gap analysis
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured from both my Employer and Training provider. The training sessions provided just the right amount of information to support my learning On the Job and my Employer matched me to a role in which I could build all the necessary skills for the course and supported me with this development.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel well-supported by my employer. My manager and colleagues are approachable and open to questions, which makes it easier to learn and grow. I’ve had access to helpful resources like documentation, training sessions, and shadowing opportunities
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I’ve received a good level of support from my training provider. The materials are clear and accessible, and the trainers are responsive when I have questions or need clarification. I appreciate the regular check-ins and the way feedback is given—it helps me stay on track and understand where I can improve.
They also provide helpful resources and guidance that link the learning content to my day-to-day role as a Junior Business Analyst, which makes the training feel more relevant and practical.
They also provide helpful resources and guidance that link the learning content to my day-to-day role as a Junior Business Analyst, which makes the training feel more relevant and practical.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that my qualification is helping me perform better in my role by giving me a solid foundation in business analysis principles. It’s helped me understand the ‘why’ behind certain tasks, not just the ‘how’, which makes me more confident when contributing to projects or supporting decision-making.
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
I have access to attend networking events through my work and we regularly have team events available to whomever wants to attend. I also run a book club which has a good attendance rate.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lean Tree Limited to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lean Tree is a supportive organisation who looks out for their employees like family. We have a plethora of extremely experienced consultants who are working with some big, challenging clients and doing an amazing job! I'm incredibly lucky to be a part of this team!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lean Tree Limited?
Make sure you understand the company and its culture before applying. We take our company's values extremely seriously. We are also constantly evolving, adapting and learning in this industry and it is important for you to come in with a growth mindset that can adapt to change.
