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Royal Mail Group

Manager Review

at Royal Mail Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Supply Chain Management

Reading

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.6 /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 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
First line operations manager.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It's ok.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
On Babington's side is good, on Royal Mail's side no structure exists.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Barely any.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The theoretical knowledge from Babington seems helpful but how to actually apply it in a Royal Mail setting is a struggle.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Royal Mail Group to a friend?
No
Why?
A chaotic organisation with toxic colleagues.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Mail Group?
They can do better.
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