Assistant Project Officer Review
at Norfolk County Council
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting, Business Operations, Construction, Finance, Procurement, Project Management
Norwich
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
Managing Project Finances and certain elements of Stakeholder engagement at a ground level
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really wnjoy uni, I feel it is really useful and benefiting me massively in my career development
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Constantly learning and developing knowledge Skills and behaviours
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well structured and organised both at the university and employer levels, both have worked collaboratively to support my learning and development
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received support in both equipment and software needed to complete my course and also in areas that will just help me with my learning,, and have been given dedicated protected time every week to conduct my studies
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
the support from ARU Chessboard has been exceptional
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think that this Construction Quantity Surveying Degree is going to upskill me massively, helping me to become far more effective within the ID team
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 all of the above, training is regularly available as well as talks on various different areas of business improvements, which the employer will allow time usually to attend, there is a social club and events are held there regularly. the community feel about Norfolk County Council is one of the singular best things about working there
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Norfolk County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a fair, diverse and inclusive place to work, where you can feel supported in your development and given genuine opportunities to carry out your role to the best of your ability. That support can take many forms: pastoral help through the council’s specialist services, a really helpful and knowledgeable IT department who assist with equipment or software needs, and an Apprenticeships team who are friendly, approachable and genuinely passionate about helping people grow.
Working at County Hall also gives you a strong sense of community. You feel it in the colleagues you work alongside every day and in the work you do for the people of Norfolk. Even if the public don’t always see the work happening behind the scenes, the people who work here care deeply about their local area. Many of us get out of bed each morning because we’re driven to be part of an organisation that wants to make a positive difference to the community we live in.
There’s a reason so many people spend their entire careers here. It isn’t due to a lack of ambition – far from it. You can achieve a great deal working in local government. It’s the sense of community that makes people stay: over the years, colleagues become close friends. Even when people move between departments, you bump into them while grabbing a coffee and end up having a catch‑up. It’s a large organisation, but what makes it different is that everything we do, across all service areas, is focused on improving life for the people living in the place we call home.
Working at County Hall also gives you a strong sense of community. You feel it in the colleagues you work alongside every day and in the work you do for the people of Norfolk. Even if the public don’t always see the work happening behind the scenes, the people who work here care deeply about their local area. Many of us get out of bed each morning because we’re driven to be part of an organisation that wants to make a positive difference to the community we live in.
There’s a reason so many people spend their entire careers here. It isn’t due to a lack of ambition – far from it. You can achieve a great deal working in local government. It’s the sense of community that makes people stay: over the years, colleagues become close friends. Even when people move between departments, you bump into them while grabbing a coffee and end up having a catch‑up. It’s a large organisation, but what makes it different is that everything we do, across all service areas, is focused on improving life for the people living in the place we call home.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Norfolk County Council?
Put the people of Norfolk first, always think about those we provide a service to. Have integrity, be kind, inclusive and open minded towards working in a diverse community. Be eager to learn and develop, and if you are lucky enough to end up getting a job here, throw yourself into everything the council offers, make friends, come into the office, join the social club, come and buy a pint and do the quiz!
