Commercial Lead Review

Item: Commercial Lead at Department for Work and Pensions
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Department for Work and Pensions

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Government

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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - 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

Procurement role - sourcing and managing contracts

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

Interesting and useful content, however at times not realistic to what happens in the day to day job. The examination method is completely not suitable and it doesn't feel like the aim of the exams is to test our knowledge and understanding, it's more to 'catch you out'. The whole examination approach should be changed to support the learners not hinder their progress.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

Definitely learnt new skills and developed existing ones, it really is a useful programme.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Cleary and well organised, the structure makes sense and lows naturally.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Excellent support from my line manager to understand the role and develop my skills

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

4/5

The training provider offers really good support via the workshops and the e-learning is very useful.

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

5/5

It absolutely enhanced my understanding and approach to the role.

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

Yes - numerous in work and outside of work activities, support groups, working groups etc

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It really is a great place to work, there are progression and development opportunities and the work life balance is much better than the private sector.