Spar

Leading by example is a key priority for Spar retailer Rebecca Sparkes and is one of the reasons she undertook an apprenticeship alongside her staff.

Rebecca felt the best way to learn all aspects of the retail environment, including theoretical and practical skills, was through an apprenticeship, so she put herself and six managers on the Advanced Apprenticeship Retail Management Programme.

“I strongly believe in lifelong learning and self improvement and this encouraged me to put myself and the team on an apprenticeship. The programme has given me the opportunity to take a step back and look at the business through unbiased eyes, and I have learnt many new ideas to implement for business growth. The programme has also given my managers a unique insight into have business are run, covering many areas that are not normally taken into account. They have shown a great increase in confidence and knowledge since they started the programme, which has had a positive impact on the business.”