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PMO Team LEader Review

at Department for Education

Degree Apprenticeship

Government

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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 the PMO Team with confidence to bring the best out of individuals and the team, delivering high quality outcomes with passion and pride, achieving value for money for the ministers and citizens we serve:
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The Senior Leader apprenticeship provides great opportunities to learn and develop practice.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed leadership skills elements and applied in current role

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Communication could be improved
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
well supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
great support received
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Make a real contribution to society whilst working for a flexible, modern employer with great opportunities for development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
read up on civil service recruitment principles!
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