Business Development Manager Review
at Dunelm
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Leicester
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
5/5
I launch trials for business growth opportunities that my organisation is seeking out. I manage the trials, through from initial research & insight collation, to business proposal, to trial development and launch, and finally, measurement & evaluation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy my programme, however, it was a slow start for my apprenticeship as there were a number of staff leaving and joining the apprenticeship provider which was distruptive.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The organisation and structure has improved. However, I feel that the workshops do not align to the online learning modules so it can lead to confusion, or certain areas being broken up across long periods of time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer and am actively encouraged to take the time out to focus on my apprenticeship and look to complete tasks that align with the knowledge I am acquiring over the apprenticeship course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I would say it is adequate. My new learning coach is much better than my previous one, which means I am getting quicker, and more tailored feedback than previously.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I would say it helps me, however, not a lot of what I learn through my qualification aligns to how my business operates, due to project management varying quite a bit based on different organisations.
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
Yes there are
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Dunelm to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a fantastic organisation with a culture that is centred on building capable, confident and psychologically safe employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dunelm?
Be yourself, be willing to learn on the job and have an entrepreneurial mindset.
