Colleague Capability and Apprenticeship Manager Review
at B&Q
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Southampton
Review Submitted: January 2024
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
Managing a team of five to deliver training and development to 27000 colleagues in the business. Coaching, influencing, budget management.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Loved it, gained amazing experience in a safe environment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes - how to coach in a more effective way
Confidence with helping colleagues that are not just within my team
Return on iinvestment
Confidence with helping colleagues that are not just within my team
Return on iinvestment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There were times I had issues with the coach leaving and getting another one. Other than that all of the sessions were regular and on time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer were incredible I had all the time I needed, regular catch ups with my line manager
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Very good support, were there to answer any questions and help when needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, full support and lots of development opporunites
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
You'll get out what you put in. Enrol on to an apprenticeship to develop yourself further and be curious
