Operational Researcher Review
at Department for Work and Pensions
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Manchester
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Data analysis who works primarily on a large dynamic microsimulation model used to forecast workload demand.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Great programme - enjoying it so far and am being taught by an expert in the field.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learning how to use simul8 - and learnt lots about the different types of simulations. It's sort of making me think that my team could do things better themselves too and I want to use what I learn to change my model for the better.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
1 module at a time, and part time. Excellent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Provided me with software to do the apprenticeship as much as they can on my work laptop. I also receive the day on Monday where I don't work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Quite a bit of support I think, the apprenticeship advisor is very knowledgeable and the university staff are very approachable.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think it does help me perform better - My understanding of systems has greatly improved.
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 a strand lead for developing courses at DWP - it takes up the majority of my time. Bur I enjoy it very much.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
There's a lot of competition, it's worth reading those advice and trying one's best to amplify their application.
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