Management Capability Trainer Review

by Whitbread

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Management Capability Trainer responsible for development of managers in the business. Creating and delivering content, workshops and programmes. Working closely with operations to support with projects and business initiatives.

10/10

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

Mental Health 1st aid course, COLF and CDOL (online delivery & design) Excel intermediate course. Developed skills such as communication, Stakeholder management, analytical thinking. Learnt a lot about wider HR processes and responsibilities

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my programme, it compliments my work well and I learn new things daily. It's given me and avenue to really stretch myself academically and practically.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I'm very fortunate to receive the full backing of my Line Manager and wider team, they afford me the opportunity to take time out to complete my apprenticeship work, research and modules. The programme itself is will structured and expectations are made clear from the outset.

10/10

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

A lot of support, I am encouraged to take my 20% time every week off the job to complete my work. My employer supports me if I come across any difficulties and also encourages me by opening up doors and opportunities.

10/10

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

My tutor is great but not always available and communication can be lacking sometimes. General attitude would be your very much left to get on with it yourself which personally I prefer but they are there should you need them. You get some good quality feedback on your assessments which allows you to improve for next time.

8/10

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

Really well - it allows me to put what I've learnt into practise and taken a different view when completing projects or tasks. I feel much more informed day to day and feel the my knowledge on the wider industry has grown since starting my qualification.

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.)

There are lots of internal employee networks that champion diversity which are great to get involved in. The company does alot for charity also with events such as - cook alongs in your lunch break etc

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Whitbread to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Its a great business to work for and they really champion your self development and progression. As a business they truly do focus on their people and that is evident from top to bottom of the organisation.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread?

There is fantastic opportunities available if you want them. Internal progression, development and support is fantastic.