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The Co-op

Supplier Engagament Manager Review

at The Co-op

Level 3 Apprenticeship

PR and Communications

Preston

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Accountability and Responsibility for the Co-ops relationship with its Food Suppliers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The learning feels sporadic based on short sessions every 2 weeks.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
For me its been about learning some of the Theory to add the practical skills I have learnt in the role

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure and organisation works well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Enough support, although understanding of what I am doing and why its an apprentiship is lacking
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The right balance between being supported without being intrusive
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am already starting to see the benefits of applying the skills learnt in my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are but I tend not to get too involved in them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Co-op to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great business to work for, with a real culture of support and a purpose beyond making profit.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Co-op?
Be yourself
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