People Partner Review
at EG On The Move
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Blackburn, Lancashire
Review Submitted: March 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
In my role as a People Partner, I provide strategic and operational HR support to leaders and colleagues across the organisation. I act as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting them in effectively leading their teams, applying people policies fairly, and creating a positive employee experience.
My responsibilities include coaching managers on matters such as performance, attendance, conduct, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring that all actions align with the ACAS Code of Practice 2025, employment legislation, and CIPD professional standards. I support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, organisational change, and employee relations.
I play a key role in analysing people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and use these insights to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement. Collaboration is central to my role; I work closely with HR colleagues and operational teams to deliver consistent, equitable and evidence‑based people practices.
Overall, my role contributes to building a supportive, inclusive and high‑performing culture, ensuring colleagues feel valued and managers are confident in their leadership responsibilities.
My responsibilities include coaching managers on matters such as performance, attendance, conduct, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring that all actions align with the ACAS Code of Practice 2025, employment legislation, and CIPD professional standards. I support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, organisational change, and employee relations.
I play a key role in analysing people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and use these insights to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement. Collaboration is central to my role; I work closely with HR colleagues and operational teams to deliver consistent, equitable and evidence‑based people practices.
Overall, my role contributes to building a supportive, inclusive and high‑performing culture, ensuring colleagues feel valued and managers are confident in their leadership responsibilities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
1. Leadership and Management Capability
Developed a deeper understanding of effective leadership styles and how to adapt them depending on team needs and organisational context.
Strengthened my ability to lead with emotional intelligence, improving how I build trust, manage relationships, and influence others.
2. Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Learned structured coaching models (e.g., GROW) and how to apply them in practice to support managers and colleagues.
Improved my ability to ask powerful questions, actively listen and facilitate reflective thinking in others.
3. Managing Performance and Difficult Conversations
Gained confidence in holding constructive, solution‑focused conversations.
Learned techniques for managing underperformance fairly and consistently, aligned with ACAS and organisational policy.
4. Decision‑Making and Problem‑Solving
Developed more robust analytical skills, including how to break down complex issues, evaluate risks and choose evidence‑based solutions.
Learned how to balance business needs with people considerations to reach fair and ethical decisions.
5. Project and Change Management
Built skills in planning, scoping and delivering people‑related projects.
Strengthened understanding of change models and how to support individuals and teams through organisational change.
6. Communication and Stakeholder Management
Enhanced capability to communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring my approach for different audiences.
Improved my ability to influence, negotiate and build strong partnerships across the organisation.
7. Self‑Awareness and Reflective Practice
Gained new insight into my personal strengths and development areas through feedback and self‑reflection tools.
Learned how to use reflective practice to improve my effectiveness and leadership behaviour.
8. Time Management and Prioritisation
Developed improved techniques for planning workloads, managing competing priorities, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Developed a deeper understanding of effective leadership styles and how to adapt them depending on team needs and organisational context.
Strengthened my ability to lead with emotional intelligence, improving how I build trust, manage relationships, and influence others.
2. Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Learned structured coaching models (e.g., GROW) and how to apply them in practice to support managers and colleagues.
Improved my ability to ask powerful questions, actively listen and facilitate reflective thinking in others.
3. Managing Performance and Difficult Conversations
Gained confidence in holding constructive, solution‑focused conversations.
Learned techniques for managing underperformance fairly and consistently, aligned with ACAS and organisational policy.
4. Decision‑Making and Problem‑Solving
Developed more robust analytical skills, including how to break down complex issues, evaluate risks and choose evidence‑based solutions.
Learned how to balance business needs with people considerations to reach fair and ethical decisions.
5. Project and Change Management
Built skills in planning, scoping and delivering people‑related projects.
Strengthened understanding of change models and how to support individuals and teams through organisational change.
6. Communication and Stakeholder Management
Enhanced capability to communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring my approach for different audiences.
Improved my ability to influence, negotiate and build strong partnerships across the organisation.
7. Self‑Awareness and Reflective Practice
Gained new insight into my personal strengths and development areas through feedback and self‑reflection tools.
Learned how to use reflective practice to improve my effectiveness and leadership behaviour.
8. Time Management and Prioritisation
Developed improved techniques for planning workloads, managing competing priorities, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Employee Engagement Days
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EG On The Move to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend working for EGOTM because it is an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and creates an environment where colleagues can grow, contribute and feel valued. The culture is supportive, collaborative and inclusive, and there is a strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance. Managers are approachable, communication is open, and people are encouraged to share ideas and get involved.
EGOTM also offers great opportunities for personal and professional development. Whether through apprenticeships, training, coaching or day‑to‑day learning, the company actively supports colleagues to build their skills and progress in their careers. The leadership team promotes fairness, respect and consistency, which helps create a positive working environment.
Overall, EGOTM is a place where you can build meaningful relationships, feel part of a team, and know that your contribution makes a difference. It’s an employer that cares about its people, and for that reason I would confidently recommend it to a friend.
EGOTM also offers great opportunities for personal and professional development. Whether through apprenticeships, training, coaching or day‑to‑day learning, the company actively supports colleagues to build their skills and progress in their careers. The leadership team promotes fairness, respect and consistency, which helps create a positive working environment.
Overall, EGOTM is a place where you can build meaningful relationships, feel part of a team, and know that your contribution makes a difference. It’s an employer that cares about its people, and for that reason I would confidently recommend it to a friend.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EG On The Move?
Highlight your people skills and positive attitude
EGOTM places strong importance on teamwork, communication and a supportive working environment. Show that you can work well with others, communicate clearly and bring a positive, proactive approach.
Be prepared to talk about real experiences
Use practical examples from past roles, volunteering or everyday life to show how you deal with challenges, support others and contribute to a team. EGOTM values authenticity and real‑world behaviour.
Ask questions and show enthusiasm
Asking thoughtful questions about the role, team or development opportunities shows that you’re genuinely interested in building a future with the company.
EGOTM places strong importance on teamwork, communication and a supportive working environment. Show that you can work well with others, communicate clearly and bring a positive, proactive approach.
Be prepared to talk about real experiences
Use practical examples from past roles, volunteering or everyday life to show how you deal with challenges, support others and contribute to a team. EGOTM values authenticity and real‑world behaviour.
Ask questions and show enthusiasm
Asking thoughtful questions about the role, team or development opportunities shows that you’re genuinely interested in building a future with the company.
