Apprentice Deputy Manager Review

Managing my team in absence of the store manager. Assisting in store needs for day to day running, whilst undertaking tasks such as changeovers and reviews.

Emotional intelligence, managing a team, how to do reviews and interviews, developing myself to become a role model.

There are some things that I have learnt to develop me as a manager, however there is a fair bit of content in my apprenticeship that isn’t company specific and I will never need to know within my role. Also little support from the company to help me complete.

Well structured, had some issues during COVID but that was expected.

Very little. Expected to be an assistant manager from day one with little background support to complete my apprenticeship. Stores aren’t credited for my learning so all had to be in my own time which is difficult given the expectation of you.

My trainer is always there to help with any questions, helps explain things I’m not sure about, fairly flexible for meetings and supportive.

Few things I’ve learnt which help me, but nothing that shadowing and support from other managers could not achieve.

No.

Yes

Good for part time work, physically demanding but is enjoyable. Work/life balance is horrendous in management. Expected to work way over contract for free, whilst completing an apprenticeship in any spare time given to you.

Be prepared for the physical and fast paced work. Also, work hours can constantly change and colleagues need to be on their toes around what hours they are put in for.