Skills Strategy HEO Review
at Department for Education
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Project Management
London
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
Lead the development and implementation of the Senior Civil Service (SCS) induction programme, managing project delivery, stakeholder engagement, learning design and continuous improvement activities. Work collaboratively with subject matter experts and senior leaders to create a high-quality onboarding experience that supports leadership readiness, organisational understanding and successful integration into the Department for Education. On a typical day, activities may include:
Meeting with stakeholders across HR, Learning and Development, Communications and business areas to gather requirements, review content and seek feedback.
Managing the overall project plan, tracking progress, risks, dependencies and key deliverables.
Researching and analysing feedback from SCS starters and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and ensure the induction remains relevant and effective.
Designing and developing learning content, guidance materials and onboarding resources for different types of SCS entrants.
Coordinating contributions from subject matter experts to ensure information is accurate, current and aligned with departmental priorities.
Supporting pilot activities, gathering participant feedback and using insights to refine the induction offer prior to wider rollout.
Preparing project updates, communications and reports for sponsors and senior stakeholders
Meeting with stakeholders across HR, Learning and Development, Communications and business areas to gather requirements, review content and seek feedback.
Managing the overall project plan, tracking progress, risks, dependencies and key deliverables.
Researching and analysing feedback from SCS starters and stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and ensure the induction remains relevant and effective.
Designing and developing learning content, guidance materials and onboarding resources for different types of SCS entrants.
Coordinating contributions from subject matter experts to ensure information is accurate, current and aligned with departmental priorities.
Supporting pilot activities, gathering participant feedback and using insights to refine the induction offer prior to wider rollout.
Preparing project updates, communications and reports for sponsors and senior stakeholders
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
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?
4/5
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 Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The staff are committed to doing a good job for the people we support. Generally everyone tries to do their best.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
Be prepared for a lot of change and tight deadlines.
