1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

People management of category managers. Managing strategic supply partner. Developing and implementing a strategy for business unit, aligned with wider business goals/KPI's. Ensuring wider and direct team are working towards strategic goals.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

People management, project management, prioritisation, mentoring.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Programme was good, however experience was difficult due to Covid restrictions.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organisation was good. However Covid made this more difficult as all meetings were teams based.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Full support from RS throughout programme.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Training provider was very helpful throughout programme.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Gave me a better understanding of people management and how to ensure a manager creates the best possible environment for their team

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Networking events are held within the business. Various organisations that are not directly involved with RS, but driven through RS members.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend RS Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great place to work, very supportive environment, really support development and growth, work life balance is very good. Given autonomy to take on a role and drive this yourself, working within a strategic framework.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RS Group?

100% suggest people to apply to RS

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