Community Engagement Officer Review
at Southampton City Council
Placement (10 Months+)
Government
Southampton
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Helping the community with their needs. Planning events. Attending to complaints. Meeting shareholders
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes as part of my role
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes I have learnt tools to help assist with my current role
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Good support throughout
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very good
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
It has helped to build my confidence
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southampton City Council to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Southampton City Council
There are various opportunities within the council so for career progression
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Southampton City Council
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
