Apprentice Team Standards Coordinator Review
at Southampton City Council
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Business Management, Business Operations
Southampton
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
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.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southampton City Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Honestly? I’d say yes to working for Southampton City Council because it’s one of those places where your work actually means something.
You’re not just clocking in to tick boxes, you’re helping shape the city, support real people, and make changes that you can genuinely see happening around you.
There’s a strong sense of purpose in the work that comes with local government, which hits different in today’s job market, and on top of that, the council tends to invest in its staff with opportunities to learn, progress, and build a career rather than just sit in a role.
The vibe is very community-first, collaborative, and down‑to‑earth and you’re surrounded by people who care about doing the right thing, improving services, and making Southampton a better place to live and work.
So, if you want a job where your values line up with what you do day-to-day, where you feel proud of the impact you’re having, and where you can grow without burning out then Southampton City Council is a solid yes.
You’re not just clocking in to tick boxes, you’re helping shape the city, support real people, and make changes that you can genuinely see happening around you.
There’s a strong sense of purpose in the work that comes with local government, which hits different in today’s job market, and on top of that, the council tends to invest in its staff with opportunities to learn, progress, and build a career rather than just sit in a role.
The vibe is very community-first, collaborative, and down‑to‑earth and you’re surrounded by people who care about doing the right thing, improving services, and making Southampton a better place to live and work.
So, if you want a job where your values line up with what you do day-to-day, where you feel proud of the impact you’re having, and where you can grow without burning out then Southampton City Council is a solid yes.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southampton City Council?
This isn’t just “a job”, it’s public service. So if you care about community, fairness, and making things better (even in small ways), that will shine through instantly.
