Corporate Recruitment Manager Review
at Mitchells and Butlers
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Birmingham
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am a Corporate Recruitment Manager for M&B, recruiting and managing vacancies for all departments at our head office.
My tasks include:-
Writing adverts
Promoting vacancies and
Promoting M&B as an employer of choice
Screening CV's
Interviewing candidates
Making job offers
Provide a service to our hiring managers
Help improve capability,
Involved in attraction campaigns
Talent planning projects
Liaise with key stakeholders, third party agencies, specialist agencies, candidates and line managers
My tasks include:-
Writing adverts
Promoting vacancies and
Promoting M&B as an employer of choice
Screening CV's
Interviewing candidates
Making job offers
Provide a service to our hiring managers
Help improve capability,
Involved in attraction campaigns
Talent planning projects
Liaise with key stakeholders, third party agencies, specialist agencies, candidates and line managers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying my apprenticeship programme, I find the workshop content and the assignments very interesting and I enjoy learning about all the other areas in HR besides Resourcing.
Under the current circumstances the programme has had to be delivered differently to the normal, all via webinars. Great that Crosby has been able to adapt and the programme still go ahead but I imagine it would of been a different experience.
Under the current circumstances the programme has had to be delivered differently to the normal, all via webinars. Great that Crosby has been able to adapt and the programme still go ahead but I imagine it would of been a different experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I'm currently studying my L5 HR Consultancy Apprenticeship through M&B which is great as it is broadening my knowledge and understanding in HR on the whole.
I have attended internal training courses whilst working at M&B - Presenting Successfully, Business Influencing Skills, Insights workshop, Resilience Workshop and handling difficult conversations.
Learning everyday new elements of my role.
I have attended internal training courses whilst working at M&B - Presenting Successfully, Business Influencing Skills, Insights workshop, Resilience Workshop and handling difficult conversations.
Learning everyday new elements of my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised and structured, you attend a workshop online and then have 6 weeks to complete the assignment. Also the programme includes progress reviews with my Lead Tutor and my Manager which is really beneficial to have that time whilst being on furlough and not getting that face to face time.
The programme can be flexible as well to suit individuals needs, mine has been extended because I'm on furlough.
The programme can be flexible as well to suit individuals needs, mine has been extended because I'm on furlough.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
This one is really difficult to answer as myself and my whole team is on furlough and has been for the entire duration of my apprenticeship programme. My manager has attended all of my progress reviews and given me support when needed but under the circumstances I haven't reached out to other members of the HR team or my manager that much as I have just been getting on with it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive support from my lead tutor during our progress reviews and I know if I need any help with assignments or have a question, my lead tutor is always there to support. I find my progress reviews really helpful with touching base and making sure I am on track with my apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Difficult question to answer as I am on furlough and have been throughout the duration of my apprenticeship. I can see what benefits it will have when I do return to my role and apply these. Looking forward to putting my learning into practice on my return to working at M&B.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Lots of extra curricular activities usually to get involved in when there isn't a pandemic. I climbed Scafell Pike as part of a charity event through work. We have a social committee in place that arranges social events, pay day drinks, days out and other fun activities around the office.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I love M&B and being part of a leading company within the hospitality industry. I believe in the organisation's values and what we are trying to achieve. I love promoting M&B as an employer of choice and recruiting top talent into our organisation. It's such a friendly, fun place to work with a sense of community. Great benefits too!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
The world is your oyster! M&B is a large company therefore you can develop and build a career, lots of opportunities for internal progression, additional training, events to get involved in and opportunities to gain further qualification like the apprenticeship. M&B is a great place to work as it is fun friendly and the people are amazing!
