Manager Review
at Poundland
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
Planning the day to complete all daily operations by utilising the team and assigning tasks to relevant personnel, ensuring all legal, Health& Safety of colleagues and customers are maintained and removing any hazards that may cause incidents/accidents. Delivering excellent customer service standards to give customers an enjoyable shopping experience and building brand loyalty. Maintaining the stock availability in store by completing deliveries and filling from the warehouse and correcting the stockfile where necessary. Developing a collaborative work culture where the team feel appreciated and strive to achieve their best.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Just started it a few weeks ago, very good so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developing existing skills within a new company.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
So far very structured, got dates for the whole year's workshops to be able to plan ahead.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Regular check ins with AM but only been a few weeks into the programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
She is very helpful, talking me through topics and sending me links/documents.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Too early to tell, only been a few weeks.
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
Social events are arranged within the Area.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Poundland to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Onboard training is very professionally structured, lots of check-ins with peers. Good place to work, strong teams.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Poundland?
Lots of learn in first few weeks but very supported and always made to feel welcome.
