senior bereavement services officer Review
at Walsall Council
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Business Management
Walsall
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
2.6 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
2/5
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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
I'm am responsible for 15 staff, and the operational day to day duties of cemetery maintenance and burials
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
gained leadership skills and support skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Tutor changed multiple times so structure was poor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
hardly any
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
1st was very poor and offered no support at all
2nd tutor was much better but then moved into a different role
3rd tutor was fantastic and wish id had him for the start of the course
2nd tutor was much better but then moved into a different role
3rd tutor was fantastic and wish id had him for the start of the course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
gained some knowledge of the role but as id been undertaking this role for a while before i started the course lots of the knowledge was already there
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Walsall Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good company to work for and supportive when required
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Walsall Council?
make sure you read the job specification and ensure your application and interview reflect your skills and qualifications as the interviews can be quite intense
