Learning and Development Business Partner Review
at NHS Property Services
Degree Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Greater Manchester
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
As an L&D Business Partner, I play a strategic and operational role in supporting organisational performance through effective people development. I work closely with stakeholders across NHS Property Services to understand business priorities and translate them into learning, capability, and talent solutions that add real value.
My role sits at the intersection of strategy, culture, and delivery. I design and support learning initiatives that are practical, relevant, and aligned to both NHS values and organisational goals. This involves diagnosing development needs, influencing leaders, and designing or commissioning interventions that build capability at individual, team, and organisational levels.
My role sits at the intersection of strategy, culture, and delivery. I design and support learning initiatives that are practical, relevant, and aligned to both NHS values and organisational goals. This involves diagnosing development needs, influencing leaders, and designing or commissioning interventions that build capability at individual, team, and organisational levels.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have had an excellent experience completing the Level 7 People Profession apprenticeship with NHS Property Services. The level of support has been outstanding, both from the apprenticeship provider and from the business itself. I have consistently felt encouraged, listened to, and well-supported throughout my learning journey.
The apprenticeship is highly practical and directly relevant to my role, allowing me to immediately apply learning in a meaningful way. This has added real value to both my professional development and the organisation.
The NHS Property Services support teams are truly exceptional — they consistently go above and beyond to support apprentices, demonstrating a genuine commitment to development and success. I would highly recommend this apprenticeship to anyone looking to grow their people profession career within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
The apprenticeship is highly practical and directly relevant to my role, allowing me to immediately apply learning in a meaningful way. This has added real value to both my professional development and the organisation.
The NHS Property Services support teams are truly exceptional — they consistently go above and beyond to support apprentices, demonstrating a genuine commitment to development and success. I would highly recommend this apprenticeship to anyone looking to grow their people profession career within a supportive, values-driven organisation.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Strategic Thinking & Business Alignment – aligning learning and people solutions to organisational priorities and NHS values.
Stakeholder Management & Influencing – building trusted relationships, engaging leaders, and confidently influencing decisions.
Learning Needs Analysis – diagnosing development needs using data, insight, and stakeholder feedback.
Learning Design & Delivery – creating practical, relevant, and inclusive learning interventions.
Evidence‑Based Practice – critically evaluating research and data to inform decisions and measure impact.
Project & Change Management – planning and delivering people initiatives while managing change and competing priorities.
Communication Skills – communicating clearly and professionally with a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
Collaboration & Partnership Working – working effectively with internal teams and external providers.
Reflective Practice & Continuous Improvement – applying reflection, feedback, and learning to continually improve my practice.
Stakeholder Management & Influencing – building trusted relationships, engaging leaders, and confidently influencing decisions.
Learning Needs Analysis – diagnosing development needs using data, insight, and stakeholder feedback.
Learning Design & Delivery – creating practical, relevant, and inclusive learning interventions.
Evidence‑Based Practice – critically evaluating research and data to inform decisions and measure impact.
Project & Change Management – planning and delivering people initiatives while managing change and competing priorities.
Communication Skills – communicating clearly and professionally with a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders.
Collaboration & Partnership Working – working effectively with internal teams and external providers.
Reflective Practice & Continuous Improvement – applying reflection, feedback, and learning to continually improve my practice.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
High‑quality one‑to‑one coaching sessions that support both academic progress and practical application in my role.
Clear, well‑organised learning materials and workshops that are engaging, relevant, and aligned to real workplace challenges.
Strong support with off‑the‑job learning, helping me balance study alongside my role effectively.
Constructive and timely feedback on assignments, enabling continuous improvement and deeper understanding.
A supportive, approachable team who are responsive and genuinely invested in my development and success.
Clear, well‑organised learning materials and workshops that are engaging, relevant, and aligned to real workplace challenges.
Strong support with off‑the‑job learning, helping me balance study alongside my role effectively.
Constructive and timely feedback on assignments, enabling continuous improvement and deeper understanding.
A supportive, approachable team who are responsive and genuinely invested in my development and success.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Strong encouragement and commitment to my development through the Level 7 People Profession apprenticeship.
Ongoing support from my manager and wider people function, including time, guidance, and constructive feedback.
Practical opportunities to apply learning directly to my role, ensuring the apprenticeship is relevant and impactful.
Access to knowledgeable and supportive HR, L&D, and central support teams who collaborate effectively.
A culture that values learning, reflection, and continuous improvement, making development a genuine priority.
Exceptional support from teams across NHS Property Services, who consistently go above and beyond to enable success.
Ongoing support from my manager and wider people function, including time, guidance, and constructive feedback.
Practical opportunities to apply learning directly to my role, ensuring the apprenticeship is relevant and impactful.
Access to knowledgeable and supportive HR, L&D, and central support teams who collaborate effectively.
A culture that values learning, reflection, and continuous improvement, making development a genuine priority.
Exceptional support from teams across NHS Property Services, who consistently go above and beyond to enable success.
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
Very well. The qualification has significantly improved my performance in my role by strengthening my strategic thinking, evidence‑based practice, and professional confidence. The learning is highly relevant and practical, allowing me to directly apply theory to real workplace challenges. With the support of my training provider, I am better equipped to influence stakeholders, design effective learning solutions, and add measurable value to the organisation.
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 opportunities to get involved in extra‑curricular activities at NHS Property Services, including dedicated volunteering days. These provide time and encouragement to support local communities and causes, which aligns strongly with NHS values.
The volunteering days are well supported and meaningful, allowing me to contribute beyond my core role while also building connection, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose. They offer a valuable opportunity to give back, work collaboratively with colleagues, and make a positive impact outside of day‑to‑day responsibilities.
The volunteering days are well supported and meaningful, allowing me to contribute beyond my core role while also building connection, wellbeing, and a sense of purpose. They offer a valuable opportunity to give back, work collaboratively with colleagues, and make a positive impact outside of day‑to‑day responsibilities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS Property Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend NHS Property Services to a friend. It is a supportive, values‑driven organisation that genuinely invests in its people. There are strong opportunities for development, excellent support from teams across the business, and a culture that encourages learning, collaboration, and going above and beyond. I feel well supported in my role and proud to work for an organisation that makes a meaningful contribution to the NHS.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS Property Services?
Understand and align with NHS values – demonstrate a genuine commitment to service, collaboration, and making a positive impact.
Be clear about your motivation – show why NHS Property Services appeals to you and how your role contributes to the wider NHS.
Show collaboration and teamwork – the organisation values people who work well across teams and are willing to go above and beyond.
Be authentic – the culture is supportive and values‑driven, so being yourself and demonstrating integrity really matters.
Be clear about your motivation – show why NHS Property Services appeals to you and how your role contributes to the wider NHS.
Show collaboration and teamwork – the organisation values people who work well across teams and are willing to go above and beyond.
Be authentic – the culture is supportive and values‑driven, so being yourself and demonstrating integrity really matters.
