Store Manager Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

Oversee the running of a Co-op food store leading a team of 32 colleagues and 5 managers.

10/10

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

Built on my existing leadership skills, learnt how to create and write detailed reports. Collaborative working as a team and delivering project work.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme so far has enabled me to gain a more advanced set of leadership skills and has helped me to understand more around how to create a high performing team.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, even throughout the pandemic, the university and tutors have been amazing throughout the experience.

10/10

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

Very well supported with plenty of time allowed to complete assignments and attended study blocks/online learning.

10/10

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

Very well supported, with one to one guidance and support with personal tutors. Also have helped me deal and manage my dyslexia.

10/10

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

Given me a vast insight into all things leadership and how to improve the performance of large teams and ultimately make the business and store successful.

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.)

Professional networking events and presentation skills.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Co-op is by far the best retailer I’ve worked for (I’ve worked for quite a few) I plan on staying with this business until retirement.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

Research the great things Co-op have achieved and make sure that their values and beliefs align well with your own!