Manager Review
at B&Q
Degree Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Review Submitted: November 2023
Overall Rating
4 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Managing capacity of stores, balancing activity vs capacity hours, leading a team of schedulers, managing supplier contracts & overseeing the issues log between head office and stores.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Mostly, there is room for improvement in terms of the way you are coached and the communication, timings and support.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, chimp paradox has helped me hugely.
Managing people and other skills have helped me become a better manager.
Managing people and other skills have helped me become a better manager.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, we are told in advance around workshops.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer helps supports me 100%, cannot fault it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am supported as much as I wish, I know my coach is there if I need them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There are ways in which it definitely help, but some stuff is a little obvious, could be spoken around personal expeirnces more
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not that I can think of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its an amazing place to work, the people, culture, fair reward. They make it hard to leave.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
Get to know our values, speak to the hiring manager about the role.
