Product Strategy Manager Review
at TUI UK & Ireland
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Luton, Bedfordshire
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
5/5
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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
As a Product Strategy Manager I am responsible for the 3/5/10 year plans for our TUI Suneo and Splashworld. This is a really exciting role whereby I am able to help shape the future strategy of some of our core signature hotel brands. In addition, I am also involved heavily with different projects that optimise and improve processes and performance of product specific task.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the program. As I am in the final year of my apprenticeship it’s really good to see what is being done by TUI and the University to recognise our achievements and I am really proud to say that I am on the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have continued to develop my transferable skills with my team making good use of my strongest skills. I would say that I have developed my management skills and how to be a good leader! Over the four years I have really grown in confidence and my ability to deal with responsibilities and accountabilities
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
This is probably the weakest area of the apprenticeship. There seems very little communication between the university and TUI. Often schedules are only communicated the weekend before our block learning week and sometimes visibility of future career opportunities would be really useful. However, never had any problems on the scheme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have receive lots of support from our employer, we have an apprenticeship manager who is a really good support when it comes to the program. My line manager is also really supportive too, always asking what they can do to help complete my apprenticeship to the best standard possible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get a fair amount of support from the university. We have a tutor who we deal with often, we also have CASE which can help us with anything academic and are really good in replying quickly. And the lectures are always approachable and happy to set up calls for further help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This role is imperative to my ambitions in being a future leader. The apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to apply my learnings to real life situations. I also find that by rotating round the business this allowed me to understand better of what I wanted to do in future.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
This is another area that is somewhat weak. As we have just been through covid we have had a huge restructure. Unfortunately lots of teams have changed and been absorbed into the group. It feels like colleague engagement has been somewhat forgotten and very limited opportunities to socialise with my global team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend TUI UK & Ireland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I really like the flexible working policy, it allows me the opportunity to spend time with my family, go to the gym whilst still doing a job I love. I also think the products we sell are amazing and if you love travel then it’s the perfect business for you!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to TUI UK & Ireland?
To remain open minded, remain confidence and demonstrate your potential. Everyone who works for TUI is seen as a TUI person so make sure you follow our values of being Trusted, Unique and Inspiring and then I am sure you will succeed. Please Believe in yourself and make sure you keep calm.
