Senior Operational Leader Review
at Department for Work and Pensions
Degree Apprenticeship
Government
Staines-upon-Thames
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Criminal Investigations regarding benefit fraud
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is a tough balance between full time work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Just started so nothing new yet, more a refresh of knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
facilities and tutors excellent
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
not enough time
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
so far so good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
improved knowledge
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
No
Why?
poor pay, overly bureaucratic
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
understand the role and the expectations
Employment and Partnership co-ordinator
at Department for Work and Pensions
- Higher Level Apprenticeship
- Essex
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4.4
