Assistant manager Review
at Poundland
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: April 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
I manage my store as if I was the store manager. I compete schedules, sign off payroll, delegate tasks to my peers and fill out any store admin that needs completing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the personal learning experience. My trainer catered my learning to how I like learning. This helped me understand my modules much better
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've progressed from relying on others to lead me, to now running my store and leading myself
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It's very well structured. I felt like I was behind, but upon reviewing the progress I was actually ahead of myself
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Not much. I feel my time for my apprenticeship, isn't a priority. I've had to either work from home or try to fit learning time on my shifts and in between shifts.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a really good amount of support. Even for things that aren't apprenticeship related. My trainer has been a big emotional support as well as a apprenticeship support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that without undergoing the apprenticeship, I wouldn't have the knowledge or confidence to be where I am now.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not to my knowledge
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company isn't for everyone, but if you have personal goals that you want to achieve. I feel that Poundland will see this and provide the relevant information, support and skills to get you there.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Poundland?
Know what you want to achieve. Set your goals and work towards them as best as you can. Any opportunity that you are given, take it.
