Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability Review

by Mitchells & Butlers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Investor Relations: work directly with the CFO to execute the investor relations strategy, including presentations and releases to the market, investor meetings, analyst relationships and meetings with potential investors. Report regularly to the Board on share price movement and IR activity. Sustainability: Develop the sustainability strategy including setting targets and identifying performance metrics. Set up a governance structure to support the programme. Responsibility for leading cross-functional working groups to deliver initiatives.

10/10

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

The apprenticeship has been directly applicable to my sustainability role, providing me with academic reasoning to support our organisational action, news ways to address the challenges we face and the knowledge and skills to influence internally.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is extremely enjoyable, it has been great to expand my knowledge on sustainability and business leadership.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Despite it being the first year of this course, it is well designed to cover all aspects and structured in a way which gives time to reflect and use group work to consolidate learning. All learning is delivered online which is great for flexibility and we get together on campus once a year which helps to foster good relationships within the group which I am sure will serve us well in the future.

10/10

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

I have received good support from the my employer both in terms of the time to dedicate to study and the support from my mentor to ensure I am achieving my goals whilst applying learning directly to my role.

10/10

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

Support from Cranfield University has been fantastic, with a dedicated apprenticeship tutor who is able to help me in ensuring the specific apprenticeship criteria is met.

10/10

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

The qualification has deepened my understanding of sustainability and has provided me with a strong academic grounding for the work I am doing. It has absolutely enhanced my performance at work.

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.)

Yes, there are many activities to get involved with at work.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mitchells & Butlers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mitchells and Butlers is a people focused organisation which, in my experience, identifies the potential in employees and does its best to support people to develop their career, including learning opportunities such as apprenticeships.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells & Butlers?

This is an exciting industry to work in and a company which encourages people to follow their interests and skills in order to progress. There are brilliant opportunities for everyone!