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Apprentice Business support officer Review

at Sandwell Council

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Procurement

Sandwell

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 perform several admin tasks for multiple departments as a business support officer for several environmental protection services
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I do really enjoy my position, my team are the most supportive and friendly people

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed stress management, organisational and professional workplace skills since starting in this position

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My team and line managers have been excellent in supporting my programme and organising my training and induction, further the training provider for the apprenticeship have also been the greatest in feedback and responding to any questions
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Whenever there is an issue its fixed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Whenever there is an issue its fixed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
the role and apprenticeship fall perfectly in hand and only help support my understanding of one another
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
there are but i am not involved

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sandwell Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
my department and everyone i have met are friendly and motivated to support, everyone mirrors sandwell values as One Team
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sandwell Council?
na
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