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Project Support Officer Review

at University of Portsmouth

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources, Project Management

Southampton

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Supporting the team by managing Southwest HR queries and responding to mail queries in a timely and efficient manner. Actively assist in employee relations cases, ensuring that our processes are both compliant and supportive of our workforce.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive HR projects that enhance organisational effectiveness, ensure adherence to training requirements, and provide administrative support across the department.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
• Supporting Sickness & Absent case Management and Welfare support
• Support with Regional HR Data Report to the National Team
• Drafting of HR Regional Communication item Weekly
• Coordination of Regional Mandatory Statutory Training (MaST) Data Report
• Responding & Triaging HR inbox query and advice colleagues on their query base on NHS England Policy & Guidance.
• Coordination of Onboarding for New starter
• Coordination of Executive team Meeting & Note taking such as (Regional Partnership Forum, EDI Champion).
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have enhanced my confidence, refined my organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, and further developed my understanding of HR and OD within a complex, people-centred environment.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
• Feel comfortable with Proactive mind of asking question to settle well
• Assign me with someone little above me to work with and build collaboration
• Regular 1-1 section with my line manager and Quarterly Appraisal performance review. Attending Learning and Development train programme
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The Organisation was well diverse, people from different background, Collaboration and Engagement. Practice of EDI initiative. The working environment was embedded into the company value and support from the senior leaders and Colleagues.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
My placement so far has been an incredible journey of growth and discovery. I’ve had the privilege of working on meaningful projects that align with my passion for people-focused strategies: from supporting EDI networks to managing compliance reports, coordinating onboarding processes, and handling essential administrative tasks. I’ve gained hands-on experience that has not only enhanced my skills but also broadened my perspective on HR’s vital role in organisational success. Alongside the professional development, this experience has brought moments of collaboration, learning, and fun - making the journey all the more rewarding!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend University of Portsmouth to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to University of Portsmouth
Remember, success is not about how quickly you achieve something, but about the growth and lessons you gain along the way. A placement year is more than just a job...it’s an opportunity to learn, challenge yourself, and shape your future.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at University of Portsmouth
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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