Apprentice business developer Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

I start my day at eight. Firstly, I count the floats with the money in and put them onto the counter. I then do the daily compliance reports - daily transactions, account payments, refunds and free of charges. Then I look through my emails to see if I need to reply to anyone.

9/10

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

When I first started had no idea about anything kitchen related so basically everything I have learnt from when I have started is a new skill. as well as learning the K8 system which was difficult at first but now makes a lot more sense. And developing along a further understanding of why paperwork is done.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme because my tutor is helpful with any queries I have as well as explaining how the website that I use for my apprenticeship course work which is quite easy to use and my colleagues are helpful and supportive of each other and so is my manager.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is organised really well and done in sections so it does not get messy or unorganised. Also it is clear whenever I am left feedback because it alerts you to it so I am able to correct it as soon as i can. Also the workbooks have textbooks which are helpful to get ideas from.

9/10

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

My employer gives me time during the week to be able to do any course work which needs completing as he believes it is important to keep on top of the work load and not leave things until the last minute. Otherwise our apprenticeship may finish before we have completed our course work.

10/10

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

My training provider helps give us any support I need like for example sending out the textbooks to go with the workbook so it supports what I am learning. He also gives helpful advise on how to work towards the final qualification and what will happen during my end point assessment.

9/10

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

My qualification helps go along side my role as it helps me keep learning while still working at the same time.

9/10

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.)

We have training which is done through teams calls to helps us improve in our job roles and this is provided even when we have full time job roles.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a quick but good work environment to work in and a good company to grow in.

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

Apply quickly so if you want the role you have a better chance of getting the role.