Business Manager Review
at John Lewis Partnership
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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:
4/5
Leading a cross-functional team to develop strategies and action plans for delivery
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed my programme as I was in a role and with a manager where I had freedom to put lots of my learning into practice
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed my leadership capability, inspiring teams, and articulating my vision and persona brand
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Corndel structured it very clearly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very supportive line manager
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Access to a great PDE whenever I needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very - I put my learning straight into practice, continuing to build confidence in myself
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
Networks, clubs, democracy
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have been able to have a varied career here which has helped my professional development, supported by training and development opportunities. Now that I am a working parent I have great flexibility which keeps me very committed to working hard.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?
Understand its purpose and behaviours - if they align with your values then apply!
