Leadership Development Apprentice - Rail Review

Item: Leadership Development Apprentice - Rail at Transport for Greater Manchester
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Transport for Greater Manchester

Degree Apprenticeship

Transport Planning

Manchester

Review Submitted: February 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /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

4/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

Supporting the Rail Team working across a number of workstreams. My role involves setting meetings, project planning, producing slide decks, and much more.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I really enjoy the programme, and this is a great opportunity to develop my skills. The team is great, and create a very supportive work environment.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

In my 5 months on the programme, I have already developed a number of skills I didn't have already, being involved in a number of workstreams, and doing a significant number of skills I haven't used previously.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

The programme is very well organised, and involves rotation amongst different departments during your time. Within the department I am currently in, I have rotated around different teams. This is great, giving the opportunity to see the range of opportunities available across the organisation.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

There is a great support network at Transport for Greater Manchester. There is a network of past and current apprentices, who reach out, and offered their support. I found this a massive help, especially at first.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Transport for Greater Manchester to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Transport for Greater Manchester is a great place to work. The staff are brilliant, and the teams are very supportive. There are a huge number of different roles across a wide number of different departments, meaning there is something for everyone.