Cost and Procurement Apprentice Review
at Greene King
Degree Apprenticeship
Marketing
Burton upon Trent
Review Submitted: May 2023
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
I work within property procurement and predominantly look at fixtures and fittings. Most weeks I visit 1-2 supplier visits where I learn about the business, build stronger working relationships and talk about specifications and costs. I investigate into contracts, and search for cost saving opportunities through each discussion
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my apprenticeship. I feel as though I am in the right role and that I am learning the right content. Overall I feel very happy with my apprenticeship
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I feel I have learnt many new skills since starting my role at greene king. I have been learning the content through university and then have been applying the skills and knowledge I am learning there into my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There are a few issues with the organisation side of my apprenticeship. The link between university and work does have gaps and there is a lack of communication between the two. It can sometimes be hard to align the two
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
It can sometimes feel a bit disconnected however when I have questions they do get answered. Overall I feel like the support is there
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it helps a lot. Having the knowledge helps me to develop in my role a lot.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes there are. There are lots of networking opportinities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Greene King to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think that they are a great company to work for. I feel like at the start of my career journey everyone is very supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Greene King?
N-a
