Blog July 4, 2025

Apprenticeships for your charity retail teams

Guest blog by Penguin Learning

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Utilise your levy funds to gain access to high quality training programmes for your Charity Retail teams at absolutely no additional expense.

Working alongside Kendal College, Penguin Learning offers Apprenticeship programmes that meet your Charity's goals and values and can also be tailored to suit the specific needs, environment and resources of your charity retail teams.

The ILM Apprenticeship Programmes 

The Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship is ideally suited for individuals in charity retail who are either in, or preparing for, a first time management role. Shop and Assistant ManagersCluster Managers, Newly Promoted Managers

The Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship is designed for mid-to-senior leaders in charity retail who manage teams, projects, or functions and are responsible for delivering operational results. Area Managers / Regional Retail ManagersRetail Development ManagersWarehouse / Logistics ManagersAspiring Senior Leaders.  

See our guide to learn more about the Apprenticeships that Penguin Learning offers.  


To get in touch - there is a booking link at the end of the guide. Alternatively find out more at penguinlearning.co.uk.

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