Senior Operational Leader Review
at Department for Work and Pensions
Degree Apprenticeship
Government
Staines-upon-Thames
Review Submitted: April 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
Criminal Investigations Leader, investigating Serious and Organised Crime against the DWP
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is challenging as it has to be balanced with ahigh profile role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The programme is focused on enhancing current skills, the level of detail provides a greater understanding of the role within the organisation and the wider policing network
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured and organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Being allowed time for study/attending University within the working week is key and the organisation understands the balance required for study and work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Always available and on hand to offer advice and support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Greater understanding, more confidence in discussing complex legal and process issues with internal and external partners
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 is a strong network of wellbeing and support systems in place
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Work and Pensions to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work can be challenging but the focus is on helping people in society who need government support and the DWP works hard to support its staff in what can be a difficult role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Work and Pensions?
It's more than a job it's a vocation, the organisation is vast and there are numerous roles and opportunities to fit your skills, they provide training and support and the skills you learn are transferable into any other walk of life
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