Administrator and Data Returns Officer Review
at Greater Manchester Police
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service, Data Analysis, Logistics and Operations, Recruitment
Greater Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
-
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
Carrying out administrative duties for the internal apprenticeship team. Carrying out recruitment and eligibility assessments for apprentices, updating learner info and systems, creating agendas and taking minutes, processing ILR returns for funding and monitoring funding compliance, general administrative duties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed my apprenticeship, I learned valuable skills while working that have I been able to implement effectively and before more successful within my role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I was able to further develop my communication, IT, record and document production and decision making skills. While also developing new skills such as coaching, planning and organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme was very well structured and planned out so I knew what training I would be completing each month and therefore what new skills I would need to develop within the workplace.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer was very supportive and helped provide me with exposure to different areas of my apprenticeship that did not sit within my role, such as financial processes, and booked me onto further internal training opportunities to help me succeed .
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Due to working for an employer provider, I received a lot of support from the trainers who I also worked along side throughout my time on programme. They communicated effectively and supported me in every way they could.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Provided me with the confidence and knowledge to carry out my role which reflected positively within my work. It also provided me with a better understanding of the organisation I work for as a business which has helped me to align my goals with the business and continue to progress.
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
There are multiple extra curricular activities I could get involved in within the workplace, which both my employer and trainer encouraged me to do so. There are multiple sports, arts, walking and other groups that you can be a part of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Greater Manchester Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are fully supportive and encourage you to progress in your career, finding ways they can help you do so. They made me feel comfortable, confident and welcome throughout my time on programme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greater Manchester Police?
Even though it is a police force, still be yourself. Do research into the organisations standards of behaviour and professional expectations and these will help you apply.
