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Customer & Operations IT Support Apprentice, Economic Crime Hub Review

at NatWest Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Banking, Business Management, Business Operations, Data Analysis, Information Technology, Insurance and Risk Management, Project Management

Edinburgh

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
Responsible for delivering activities/projects on individual apprentice programme in line with assigned role.
I observe meetings, taking notes and asking questions.
I also have regular meetings with team members to allow them to share their knowledge and experience, teaching me more about the job and how to perform well within it.
I make sure I always make time to do my apprentice modules/learning as well.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my apprenticeship/job and my team that came with it. They are always extremely supportive, helpful and kind. The apprenticeship programme I am on have been especially good at being inclusive and making sure I have/get the right support that I need.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My existing Admin & IT skills have improved significantly since joining. I have become noticeably more confident as well. I have also learnt a lot of new technology based skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Planned and laid out very well. I find it easy to find where I need to go and keep up to date with what I need to do. I also get a pre-agenda before each class so that I know what will happen during the lesson.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of excellent support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider supports me very well by providing me with all the tools I may need to learn effectively.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It teaches me everything I need to know in order for me to perform my job and produce high quality work, showing my understanding.
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
NatWest offers an abundance of activities, such as running, the gym, social events etc.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I love working here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Network as much as you can, ask questions... a lot and come as prepared as you can.
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