Recruitment Team Leader Review
at Devon County Council
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Government, Recruitment
Exeter
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
My role involves managing a team of 7 that dealt with the full onboarding process for all new starters and movers to Devon County Council, which encompasses all pre-employment checks, including safeguarding, issuing of contacts and processing payroll.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed the CMI level 5 course, there was a lot linked back to my work and the support i got understanding new learning areas was good.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i learnt a lot about managing people and different working styles and how to utilise this in my work place especially with new people joining the team. It also taught me to adapt the way I manage at times and how to make sure i kept my level of emotional intelligence high, to try and support team members that were having issues. How to manage time better, and what tools i could use to adapt this
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme was structured by Exeter college and this was good, from that i had learning areas to bring back to work for development, the apprenticeship team ensured that this had all been put in place by my manager
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Devon County Council were very supportive during this time, ensuring I was up tot date with all the assignments and covering my learning and development - we had regular meetings with the training provider and my manager was always present at these.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Exeter college were very good, Both Tutors i had for face to face delivery were excellent - they ran the the lessons each week ensuring it sank in, and provided valuable feedback during the programme was well structured.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think i now understand the bigger picture of the organisation, and where to look for certain things - i have more understanding around how the priorities are set and what we are looking to achieve - this helps me with talking to my current team around priorities and what the impact of things are. It helps me work with my staff to ensure they feel supported , heard and valued at work. I also make it a priority to understand where peoples strengths are and how this can be used in a positive way, especially when we are busy and near deadlines.
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
There are a lot of apprentices through out Devon County Council. the apprenticeship team have set up a teams site to enable these people to network and provide support for each other, this helps build working relationships as well as increase knowledge. They also arrange socials and will help you find a buddy if you are struggling with anything. In addition to this there is a SharePoint site that contains a lot of information around apprentices.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Devon County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to work, it is very supportive and there are lots of opportunities for movement to different areas if you choose.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Devon County Council?
When looking at the application form and supporting statement part - make sure you cover all of the essential requirements of the personal specification in the job description - giving examples of experience if possible.
