HR Assistant Review
at Southampton City Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Southampton
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Inputting data, responding to emails, liaising with employees and colleagues on sensitive information, issuing contract change letters and updated contracts to employees.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
doing the level 3 apprenticeship alongside has boosted my confidence in my role and has added value to my skillset and knowledge I have obtained.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed all my skills and added to the knowledge of best practices within my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised and structured, organisation gives me the time to do studying alongside my main job role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
very supportive and encouraging and helpful
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
lots of support, always available for additional help and able to answer questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
has given me more confidence in my role and have been able to develop skills i never thought i could use.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
some apprenticeship network events but also other things to get involved with e.g. charity
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southampton City Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its an inclusive, diverse and supportive place to work. Staff are friendly, helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to help each other. The development opportunities are vast, especially for apprenticeships to help the role specific development opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southampton City Council?
N/A
