Apprentice Investment Assistant Review
at Sheffield City Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Property Management
Sheffield
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Managing tenant enquiries and complaints via telephone, council website, email, and managing these alone, or if they require more information, escalating or re-assigning to senior managers. Keeping up to date on assignments and requests by managers. Managing ongoing works within adaptations sector which involves bathrooms, showers, stairlifts, ramps, and other equipment. My team works within the Elementals works program, that covers windows, boilers, kitchens, and others.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developing independence within my role as I learn more information. Getting used to a fast-paced environment and how I can adapt to these situations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme has a clear plan and strategy for how they will train me in different areas of teams across the council. Some within teams is delayed due to unavailability.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is always active for me to contact if I have any issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of the sessions provided at training often link to the work at my office. Examples include stakeholder management, PESTLE analysis and others.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Lots of the sessions provided at training often link to the work at my office. Examples include stakeholder management, PESTLE analysis and others.
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 often emails sent out via Outlook that detail upcoming events, or within our software called Viva Engage.,
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Sheffield City Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good starting point to find yourself in a career. Learn more about what you like in the job role which will help you to make future decisions.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sheffield City Council?
Be ready and prepared to undergo pressure and stress. Practice planning in advance
