Level 4

| The minimum duration is 8 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 12 months.

Retail Manager Apprenticeship

Lead and inspire retail teams

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Summary

Develop your skills in leadership and business management to thrive as a key player in the retail industry through our retail apprenticeships.

What is Retail Manager Apprenticeship?

This exciting programme is perfect for shaping future leaders in the fast-paced world of retail. Through on-the-job training in a supportive environment, you’ll be able to master the art of leading teams, develop strategies to meet and exceed sales targets, and promote a people-first approach. Modules focus on both business and people management, cultivating the skills you need to boost profits, minimise waste, champion team growth, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Retail managers champion the way for personal development, training and continuous improvement, encouraging their team to develop their own skills and abilities to enhance business performance and productivity.

Entry

Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship.

Duration

The minimum duration is 8 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 12 months.

Progression

Progression from this apprenticeship would be into a Retail Store Manager, Senior Retail Manager, or Area Manager position.

Cost / Funding

Levy Payers £5,000

Non-Levy Payers £300

All prices are inclusive of VAT

Level

Level 4

Functional skills

If an apprentice is aged 16-18 and has not previously achieved the required level of English and maths, they will need to complete Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.

While Functional Skills are no longer mandatory for adult apprentices (19+), literacy and numeracy skills remain essential for success.

For those without prior English and Maths qualifications, we recommend level 1 maths and level 2 English to support career growth and workplace efficiency.

Our tailored support ensures these skills are seamlessly integrated into the apprenticeship journey, helping every apprentice develop these vital skills.

End assessment

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Retail Manager Apprenticeship includes:

  • Written Examination
  • Retail Business Project
  • Professional Discussion.

Professional support

HIT Training assigns a designated Vocational Trainer to each apprentice. Alongside the apprentice they will agree on a personal learning and development plan, setting a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA).

The HIT Vocational Trainer will meet with the apprentice regularly either online or face to face to complete and review assessments, provide further coaching where required and agree the next steps of learning.

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People we work with

We take great pride in partnering with leading hospitality and retail brands, as well as independent businesses across the UK to support their employees' career pathways.

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