Merchandising Admin Assistant Review

by Fortnum & Mason

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:

10/10

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

Yes to both - I have definitely improved my basic excel and communication skills, but have learnt a lot about the running of the business through my day job and networking!

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed my time on this programme so far - it's a huge advantage to be able to learn on the job

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

At first it was a challenge to manage my apprenticeship workload alongside my day job; but that quickly changed once I became comfortable with my day job and schedule!

9/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my seniors & peers - I have had training on various relevant topics with my manager, and am always allowed time to complete my work. I have also been afforded a variety of interesting off-site opportunities

10/10

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

Multiverse have been extremely attentive - my coach is very friendly and flexible around my workload, which really put me at ease

10/10

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

It has been so beneficial to apply my learnings to my work, and to be able to practice real life examples of some of the topics in my course

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.)

Plenty - Merchandising are a particularly sociable group, and we have fairly regular socials; our 5th Floor office recently started a 5-a-side Football team also

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Fortnum & Mason to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

as well as being a beautiful & historic head office in a great central London location, it is a workplace with a real culture of hard work and support - I definitely feel appreciated for my hard work here more than other places I have worked!

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Fortnum & Mason?

If you make it to the assessment centre, defiinitely get stuck in! Let your personality show, make sure your opinion is heard and show how well you can collaborate with others.