Head of Talent development Review
at Homegrown Hotels
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
The strategy of the learning and development side of the business- attracting and developing, then retaining, the next generation of talent.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
very much, I have enjoyed the environment of learning and challenging myself
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am very early into my apprenticeship but am confident this will be the case
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
So far so good!
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am allowed time to focus on the work I need to get done
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have not yet discovered this- too early
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am very confident this will improve my skillset
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
Networking events and volunteering days- walks with hospitality action and so forth. We organise group quiz nights as well.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Homegrown Hotels to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture and ethos
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Homegrown Hotels?
Be curious and lean into building your confidence, they can train the rest!
