Retail Activity Planning Analyst Review
at John Lewis Partnership
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Bracknell
Review Submitted: June 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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 develop systems, tools, documentation and processes that will support reporting on capacity and activity management.
I maintain and evolve an activity tracker and reporting tools providing accurate Management Intelligence of all planned activity and presenting available options for optimising the programming of activity into the Retail division.
I evalulate and analyse different types of complex data objectively and sees patterns and meaning to establish the key relevant facts. Use this thinking to make credible recommendations to inform critical decision making.
Interpret evidence and information to develop well reasoned arguments for thinking and readily draw on evidence to justify a chosen course of action. Can think clearly when presented with multiple pieces of information and gets to the nub of an issue in order to make a well informed judgement.
I maintain and evolve an activity tracker and reporting tools providing accurate Management Intelligence of all planned activity and presenting available options for optimising the programming of activity into the Retail division.
I evalulate and analyse different types of complex data objectively and sees patterns and meaning to establish the key relevant facts. Use this thinking to make credible recommendations to inform critical decision making.
Interpret evidence and information to develop well reasoned arguments for thinking and readily draw on evidence to justify a chosen course of action. Can think clearly when presented with multiple pieces of information and gets to the nub of an issue in order to make a well informed judgement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I've really enjoyed learning new skills for this course. It's very rewarding to put place what you I've learnt into my work.
I've work on projects which I would not have before I did the apprenticeship. For example building dashboards to Tableau for the directors and using SQL
I've work on projects which I would not have before I did the apprenticeship. For example building dashboards to Tableau for the directors and using SQL
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Use Python programming and data analysis tools to create insights that can drive commercial decision-making
Work with different data formats, types and databases, such as SQL
Use data visualisation to summarise, present and make recommendations from the results of data analysis
Test and prototype code in a production environment, follow industry best practices and use collaborative workflows
Work with different data formats, types and databases, such as SQL
Use data visualisation to summarise, present and make recommendations from the results of data analysis
Test and prototype code in a production environment, follow industry best practices and use collaborative workflows
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The training programme was very well structured and designed with engagement in mind throughout. The knowledge was delivered through a combination of Powerpoint slides, interactive labs and Socrative knowledge assessments. The end of each day and section included a quick Q & A interactive quiz, there was also a more in-depth recap on the previous day's material at the start of each new day. You were encouraged to ask questions throughout. I would highly recommend attending one of these courses
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received as much support as I needed from my employer. My line mangaer would support me with ensuring I had the time free to work on my apprenticeship. Also they would give me meaningful projects that would support my portfolio. My learning support in work would also help me with specific data questions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I had support throughout.
I was supported during the on site training with any questions. I also had some great support with preparing for my assessment. I had one on one help and support with my portfolio.
What I found to really beneficial was the mock assessment which gave me the confidence.
I was supported during the on site training with any questions. I also had some great support with preparing for my assessment. I had one on one help and support with my portfolio.
What I found to really beneficial was the mock assessment which gave me the confidence.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The data apprenticeship has given great confidence. I perform tasks which I couldn't before such as managing a database with SQL.
The apprenticeship has helped improve my skills when making dashboards in Tableau. I have a better profile in the business and my name is out there as I am now a Tableau Champion
The apprenticeship has helped improve my skills when making dashboards in Tableau. I have a better profile in the business and my name is out there as I am now a Tableau Champion
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
The John Lewis Partnership has plenty of activities to get involved. The John Lewis Partnership has plenty of clubs to join from Golf, racquets, football to sailing.
We also have regular team catch ups and different locations.
We have subsidy available for gym, cinema and concert tickets. We also have professional Tableau events we can attend
We also have regular team catch ups and different locations.
We have subsidy available for gym, cinema and concert tickets. We also have professional Tableau events we can attend
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working environment
fast paced
friendly, supportive leadership team, colleagues
flexible in working hours/contract
good benefits
recommended place to work
The Partnership is on a journey, an ongoing experiment to find happier, more trusted ways of doing business
By joining the Partnership you’ll be joining a different kind of business. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to its Partners, but to the lives of everyone.
fast paced
friendly, supportive leadership team, colleagues
flexible in working hours/contract
good benefits
recommended place to work
The Partnership is on a journey, an ongoing experiment to find happier, more trusted ways of doing business
By joining the Partnership you’ll be joining a different kind of business. One that seeks to make a difference, not just to its Partners, but to the lives of everyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?
Each role in the Partnership is unique. So each recruitment journey will be a little different. We want to make sure you’re the right fit, so everyone’s journey is specifically designed to make sure we get to know each other properly.
We encourage everyone who works for us to think about their potential to do better, do more or do something different in their working life. We want you to be the best you can be, whether that’s when you apply for a role with us or throughout your Partnership journey. Take time to consider what drives you and what will give you a happy and fulfilling career with us and we will do the same for you.
We encourage everyone who works for us to think about their potential to do better, do more or do something different in their working life. We want you to be the best you can be, whether that’s when you apply for a role with us or throughout your Partnership journey. Take time to consider what drives you and what will give you a happy and fulfilling career with us and we will do the same for you.
