RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin
The Co-op

Store manager Review

at The Co-op

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Horsham, West Sussex

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
3.4/5 - 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
Managing a team and delivering KPIs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
A lot, it's in depth and I have an engaging trainer

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Biggest learning has been learning how to drive sales through marketing, merchandising and availability

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Could be clearer as the roadmap I was given at the start is not how we've gone through the learning modules
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Not much, it's been offered but I haven't felt I needed it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My trainer is always available to answer any questions and review my work and progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like I've learned skills that I can actually implement in day to day work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not that I'm currently aware of

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for with ethics aligned with my own
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Different to other retailers, not just a number but treated like a real person
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.