Resourcing Specialist Review

My role is to manage the end-to-end recruitment process for allocated geographical regions across the UK and IRELAND along with also recruiting for two functions within our head office. This process involves taking briefs from stakeholders, advertising roles and shortlisting candidates ready for interview. Arranging interviews with area managers and completing offers.

During my time at Poundland, I have completed multiple learning programmes to develop my skills such as providing effective feedback, having difficult conversations and building resilience. My day-to-day role has taught me that adapting to the external market is crucial and changing my ways of working regularly will help with keeping my skills gaps to a minimum.

I enjoy the satisfaction that my apprenticeship gives me. The programme pushes me in ways that at first can feel a little overwhelming but the support that is given from our apprenticeship manager and the coaches at Lifetime really help me understand what is needed and what approach to take, once i had submitted my first assignment i felt a huge sense of fulfilment in my ability to complete the course.

There are elements of the programme that seem unusual as far as the process goes, but this is an element that is down to the learning provider. When I feel that there is an issue, I am able to approach my apprenticeship manager who always helps come to a solution or to help me understand the structure. Overall, the course feels very easy to complete and to navigate my way around.

Poundland offer more support than I imagined I would get, Whether it be advice on the physical assignment submission or whether it be supporting me with planning out my time for study there is always someone to speak to and gain guidance from, So far my course has been very do-able.

I feel my training provider continually reaches out to us to offer support on various subjects which is nice as sometimes learners could feel a little embarrased to reach out on certain issues. Lifetime make me feel that there is no wrong question and are always on hand if needed.

This qualification covers so many areas of the people profession that with each module I am able to take what I have learnt and pass through to my teams and put into action.

At Poundland throughout the year we hold various networking events and social activities that everyone is welcome to either join as a guest or be involved in the set up and running of the events.

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No matter what your career aspirations are, Poundland have tools and opportunities to get you there, the support you get is phenomenal and I really feel that completing an apprenticeship with Poundland will result in success and putting your learning into practice.

Be prepared to never settle. This business pushes you to be your best self and achieve more than you ever thought you could.