Innovation & Change Specialist Review
at John Lewis Partnership
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Retail Manager
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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:
5/5
Supporting the developent, scoping and implementation of projects into Waitrose retail shops.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has been a great experience. Wrkig with others in groups and the support of coaching has been very good. The live modules are well resented, clear and understandable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my skills working with data, Specifically using gogle sheets and Tableau. Sorting, processing, lookups.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely. I am clear on all the modules, the timing of any meetings and the content of each module.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as required, I am given both the time and support to complete the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As much as is required. Through live chat, messaging, AI supported chat and live teaching modules and group coaching sessions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
Numerous clubs and societies available to join.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A purpose drven retailer where you are encouraged to develop and expand knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?
Research the role, speak to people who are actually doing the role now or the hiring manager prior to making the application. Utilise the material available on the JLP careers website.
