Marketing assistant Review
at Travis Perkins plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Marketing
Leatherhead
Review Submitted: February 2023
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
I’m a marketing assistant and I predominantly focus on internal and external communications, social media and exhibition stands and material.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love it. The trainers are so down to earth and plan lessons that are engaging and provide us with examples that are modern and relatable.
The training weeks give me so many ideas to implement when I’m back in the business
The training weeks give me so many ideas to implement when I’m back in the business
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes both, The apprenticeship has fine tuned the areas I am self taught in as well as exposing me to new software, platforms and tools that will help me to better understand my audience, competitors and industry.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The onboarding at the start was a bit confusing and messy but the support from all the staff over the last year has been fantastic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support. TP really champions apprenticeships and my line manager is very curious as to what I’m learning. I’m regularly asked if I have enough time and support for what I need to do!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As earlier stated, the trainers and coaches are fantastic. They have so much energy and are willing to provide extra support where it’s needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I’ve been learning a lot in my first year and the apprenticeship has helped to scrutinise my work in a good way. I can confidently make decisions that positively impact my work for the better.
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
We have networking events but I work a while away from most of my colleagues so it’s not that often. However TP provide lots of opportunities to mix with new groups and contribute to DNI projects.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Travis Perkins plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because they are creating a lot of opportunities for change. And it’s all to benefit the employees as well as the customers. I promote working for a company that is continually moving the goal forward for everyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Travis Perkins plc?
Take everything into account: perks, apprentice schemes, gender pay gap, progression, health benefits, diversity and mental health groups, work from home, flexible working - we welcome change for the better.
