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School Business Manager Review

at West Sussex County Council

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Management, Business Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Recruitment

East Grinstead

Review Submitted: May 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
My role is very varied, with lots of different elements from finance, HR, building management and compliance.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5
My programme is well structured and achievable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I have learnt new skills and techniques I can take into practice in my role.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5
It is very well organised and structured as well as being well managed by West Sussex County Council.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
I receive full support from both the school I work in and West Sussex County Council.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5
The training provider support is excellent. We have monthly catch ups and clear communication and expectations from them.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5
The qualification inspires me to perform better as well as keeps me on track.

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
I attend professional networking events, training events and any social activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend West Sussex County Council to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The support, the training, and the potential progression is unlike any other employer. At West Sussex County Council everything professional is available for you to succeed if you want to.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to West Sussex County Council?

My advice would be to take all the opportunities on offer.
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