Trading Manager Review
at B&Q
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Bognor Regis
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4.6/5
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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
Duty Manager , run store,run the Building/Trade department.Customer service,stock control,charity
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoying it my coach Heidi Brook is really understanding.She never makes me feel stupid and is making the process easier as I haven’t done any education in 30 years.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes self awareness also planning has definitely improved
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Really well organised day work shops are planned in with enough warning to manage my rota
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Some support but we are meant to get 6 hours a week to dedicate to your apprenticeship. This is difficult to plan in and is not achievable
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots as previously stated my coach is outstanding
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Not finished yet but it’s definitely helping me to become less overwhelmed due to my new planning skills
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
On occasion
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Generally the people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
Retail is forever evolving and you need to embrace change
