Area Operations Manager Review

by Marston's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am an Area Manager looking after 18 pubs in the South West/South Wales. I work with our partners to ensure the pubs are profitable and to drive sales, standards and guest experience in all of the pubs.

10/10

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

My apprenticeship has helped me develop in my role and assisted me a lot with project management.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

My trainer was great and very supportive and I enjoyed the content of the Apprenticeship as well.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was really well structured.

10/10

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

I received a lot of support.

10/10

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

My training provider was really helpful.

10/10

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

It helps a lot.

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Marston's to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Marstons are a great company and are very supportive of their employees. It is great to be able to do a qualification like this for free through my employer and it has helped me immensely in my role at the company.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Marston's?

If you're looking to progress to a higher level then I would definitely try and do an apprenticeship. You'll learn new knowledge, skills and behaviours and will finish with a qualification that will support your progress.