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Compass group

Head of Commercial Sales Review

at Compass group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Sales

Westminster

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
5/5
I manage a team of 8 people, planning, selling and managing events for up to 2500 people
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
We have in-person training days with other members from the same company which are really interesting and the best part of he program. It can be hard to juggle day to day work with the program but it is very enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The course has been really informative and encourages you to think more about what you do an how you do it. Building on skills already in place to develop more a a Manager

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From a Compass perspective very well organised and they are keen to see us succeed and progress
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
From the company as a whole there is the encouragement to succeed, in the day to day they are really supportive but it can be tricky
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They are supportive, I think things could have been explained more at the beginning to make it easier as you go through the course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It builds on skills and gives new perspectives which definitely help increase performance
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
There is some networking and we do try and host team socials when the business allows! Compass also have a YouMatter commitment so there is always a monthly wellbeing focus

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Compass group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are lots of opportunities for growth and development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Compass group?
They are an enjoyable company to work for, take the opportunities that are available
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