Talent and Careers Officer Review
at Alzheimer's Society
Degree Apprenticeship
Human Resources, Recruitment
Liverpool, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Working as a Talent and Careers Officer my role is responsible for supporting the Talent and Careers team to create and deliver apprenticeships, internships and talent development programmes. This includes: leading our first bespoke apprenticeship cohort, supporting the delivery of our internship programme, facilitating talent promotion through events such as National Apprenticeship Week and our social media channels. Alongside this, I am responsible for data within the team, ensuring that we are collecting and reporting on data that allows us to strategically grow our talent programmes.
As an apprentice I act as an ambassador both internally and externally for Alzheimer’s Society, personally demonstrating the fundamental impact that apprentices can have within the charity sector.
As an apprentice I act as an ambassador both internally and externally for Alzheimer’s Society, personally demonstrating the fundamental impact that apprentices can have within the charity sector.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Since starting in my role as a Talent and Careers Officer, Alzheimer's Society have been a fantastic support as an employer by investing in my professional development through my Level 6 Project Management Degree Apprenticeship. Although challenging at times when juggling workload and apprenticeship hours, I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship programme so far. As an ardent learner I have been able to develop my project management knowledge academically, alongside applying this practically within my role. I am approaching one year into my 3 year programme, and I am looking forward to seeing what the next two years bring.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am continually developing and honing my project management skills, and strengthening my application of these within my day-to-day role. As a project management apprentice I have developed my time management and planning skills, allowing me to implement frameworks such as PESTLE and SWOT into team planning. Alongside this, I have strengthened my application of existing skills by underpinning practice with learning, recognising both linear and agile lifecycles within my role. I have also honed my academic voice, utilising research, academic journals and credible resources to construct a considered written debate.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well-organised with key information including timetable, resources and expectations shared by my apprenticeship provider from the very beginning of my programme. Alongside this, I regularly discuss programme structure, off-the-job hours and deadlines with my line manager, flexibly adapting my priorities and working patterns to meet this need.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alzheimer's Society as an employer have been a fantastic champion of apprenticeships and I could not have asked for better support while undertaking my Level 6 Project Management Degree apprenticeship. My line manager is informed, encouraging and supportive, seeking opportunities to embed my apprenticeship learning within day-to-day application and championing my progress. Alongside this, my team are extremely receptive to the investment in my development, respecting my off-the-job time and including me in projects where I can broaden my exposure further. Alzheimer's Society offer bespoke support for their apprentices, conducting regular insights check in's and acting as an advocate for the apprentice when queries or concerns are raised, which are resolved quickly. Support is embedded in each apprenticeship programme from 121 line manager advice to Talent and Careers Team expertise and wider organisational investment.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have received an ample amount of support from my training provider including regularly meeting with my skills coach in both 121's and tripartite reviews with my line manager. I am able to access a wealth of academic resources to support my assignment writing including libraries, 121 academic support and requesting short-term extensions when deadlines and workloads occasionally clash.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My apprenticeship is helping me to perform better in my role by strengthening my knowledge and application of project management principles and practices to become a project management professional. As someone who regularly manages and supports multiple projects at the same time, these skills are paramount to enable me to do my job well and support colleagues on our talent development programmes. The apprenticeship has broadened my knowledge and refinement of my planning, organisation, influencing, negotiation and delivery skills, enabled me to hone my existing abilities and develop new skills to deliver greater impact for people affected by dementia.
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
Although Alzheimer's Society primarily is a remote first organisation, there are still a wealth of extra-curricular activities to participate in. One example of this is our lived experience networks, which I have been fortunate enough to create and chair the Early Careers Network over the last 9 months. This provides a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues who consider themselves 'early career' or 'young people' developing practical skills through sessions on topics including personal brand, apprenticeships and wellbeing, alongside building those important social connections. Additionally, as a charity, Alzheimer's Society facilitate a wealth of events all year round including Memory Walk and Trek26 which colleagues are encouraged to use their volunteering allowance to support. These events are a brilliant reminder of why we do the work that we do, alongside providing opportunity to connect with colleagues, volunteers and supporters in-person.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Alzheimer's Society to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Alzheimer's Society is a fantastic employer with people at the heart of our organisation. As someone who has undertaken two apprenticeships while with Alzheimer's Society, I can honestly say that my personal and professional development has been championed wholeheartedly since joining the organisation. The support that I have received from my line manager, team and colleagues alike is a testament to the 'better together' and 'compassionate' values that we serve, with no ask too big or support too little. Alongside this, they provide a wealth of employee benefits including wellbeing leave, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, lived experience networks and recognition schemes to champion the development of our people. Whether you are at the very start of your career, mid-way through or approaching retirement, Alzheimer's Society is a brilliant employer that will support your development and hone your skills in our determination to make a difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Alzheimer's Society?
As someone who joined Alzheimer's Society following my A-Level's the advice I would give to others considering applying for roles is:
- Be authentically yourself within your application: Allow your determination to make a difference shine through in why you would like to work for Alzheimer's Society and what it means to you. Stating this in your initial application allows the hiring team to know who you are and why you have chosen Alzheimer's Society, which if successful, will be encouraged for you to build upon this within your interview.
- Develop your experience: If you are early in your career or are looking to undertake a career change, consider how you can add experience to your application through volunteering, work experience or training programmes to develop your skills.
- Research: Always do your research before submitting your application or attending an interview, check out our website, values and mission and consider what work may currently be taking place in the team or area you are applying to.
- Be authentically yourself within your application: Allow your determination to make a difference shine through in why you would like to work for Alzheimer's Society and what it means to you. Stating this in your initial application allows the hiring team to know who you are and why you have chosen Alzheimer's Society, which if successful, will be encouraged for you to build upon this within your interview.
- Develop your experience: If you are early in your career or are looking to undertake a career change, consider how you can add experience to your application through volunteering, work experience or training programmes to develop your skills.
- Research: Always do your research before submitting your application or attending an interview, check out our website, values and mission and consider what work may currently be taking place in the team or area you are applying to.
