Business Manager Review

by John Lewis Partnership

Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Leading a cross-functional team to develop strategies and action plans for delivery

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed my leadership capability, inspiring teams, and articulating my vision and persona brand

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoyed my programme as I was in a role and with a manager where I had freedom to put lots of my learning into practice

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Corndel structured it very clearly

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Very supportive line manager

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Access to a great PDE whenever I needed

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Very - I put my learning straight into practice, continuing to build confidence in myself

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • Networks, clubs, democracy

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend John Lewis Partnership to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have been able to have a varied career here which has helped my professional development, supported by training and development opportunities. Now that I am a working parent I have great flexibility which keeps me very committed to working hard.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to John Lewis Partnership?

    • Understand its purpose and behaviours - if they align with your values then apply!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

London

March 2025

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