Trainee Financial Investigator Review

Item: Trainee Financial Investigator at Department for Work and Pensions
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Department for Work and Pensions

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Government, Legal/Law

Ilkeston

Review Submitted: February 2026

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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - 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

I lead criminal investigations into money laundering and consider confiscation, work with other colleagues and stakeholders, attending training and my Apprenticeship

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I really enjoy my Programme - I love learning new things and as time has gone by, I have become more confident and knowledgeable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have built up my problem solving skills, partnership working, communication skills which root from my previous policing role and Law degree. I have learnt new MS Excel skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Very organised and structured, flows very nicely.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

The support is phenomenal. I have struggled recently and I was speechless because I got a lot of support.

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

5/5

The support is phenomenal. I have struggled recently and I was speechless because I got a lot of support.

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

5/5

I think my qualification sets me up perfectly to perform well in my role. It all fits well together.

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 am aware of some but not sure what they are exactly.

Recommendations & Advice

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

Yes

Why?

Very supportive organisation and takes your goals and achievements and development very seriously.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?

I was completely myself when I applied for my role and wrote my Personal Statement oozing with positivity and enthusiasm. Also interview preparation, I kept this very light as I did not want to sound rehearsed. I was also my self here.

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