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School Business Manager Review

at West Sussex County Council

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Management

Worthing, West Sussex

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
5
My role deal with all non teaching aspect of the school - finance, premises, payroll, HR, compliance

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
I find the apprenticeship extremely valuables it supports my role very well and is specifically tailored for the position

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
Yes, many skills related to strategic planning and people management

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

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

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
Yes, we have team events and activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend West Sussex County Council to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Because they are a fair, supportive and incisive employer that has people in its core

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to West Sussex County Council?

Flexibility is present, colleagues are extremely approachable
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