Senior Delivery Manager Review
at Department for Education
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Exeter
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
I was in my role for 1 year prior to starting my apprenticeship. It involves managing counter fraud initiatives, casework and improving controls & mitigations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme was really relevant to my role and helped me to develop my leadership skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I built upon my leadership skills and project management skills in particular.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I studied fully online and the university organised this well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was fully supported to have my Off the Job time and to find opportunities to put my skills into practice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They offered fantastic support and guidance throughout.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have developed my knowledge & skills so feel that I am a better leader as a result.
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
n/a
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
For apprenticeships it is a supportive employer.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
focus on the civil service behaviours and align your experience to those.
