Vocational Learning Attraction Manager Review
at Mitchells and Butlers
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Fleet St, Birmingham B3 1JP, UK
Review Submitted: February 2022
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
Working within the recruitment team, I put my HR skills into practise to attract, recruit and retain team members to join Mitchells & Butlers. I also have the opportunity to put marketing skills in practice, making my role a very varied and interesting combination of two huge departments where no two days are ever the same
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme - it gives me time away from my day to day job to really think about bigger issues and how to approach them. I enjoy meeting apprentices from different companies and different industries and hearing what they are up to aswell - this is where I learn the most!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Completing a HR focused apprenticeship has opened my eyes to all the different areas of HR and also allowed me to hear from loads of different companies about how they approach simliar topics. I then take these skills back to Mitchells & Butlers to improve our day to day business and implement new approaches
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised - I have set meetings with my tutor every 12 weeks, classes to attend every 4 weeks and work set in between. There is also emphasis on meeting up with my classmates outside of classes which gives the opportunity to forge friendships that support with assignments/additional work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received loads of support from my employer - they attend my catch up sessions to hear about where I am up to on the programme, and they also give me time to complete assignments when needed. They have also given me exposure to the projects as needed to further my career and achieve the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive loads of support - they are always at the other end of the phone whenever needed and I know i can count on them to answer any questions i may have and support me both on my apprenticeship and in my day to day role. I appreciate everything they do for us!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It definitely help me perform better in my day to day tole as it has opened my eyes to new initiatives that i can introduce at work, and also how to prioritize my work better and more efficiently to maximize the effort i put in - which has been a great learning curve
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
I am now the part of many professional boards and apprentice boards which has helped me reach out to people having similar experiences. My office also holds monthly socials to meet people at, and there are additional events to get involved in such as yoga, running clubs, golf days and more
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mitchells and Butlers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would definitely recommend Mitchells & Butlers - I have grown so much in the time I have been here and the business is so big I know there will be loads more opportunities to come my way in the future. It is a fun place to work, with friendly teams and great staff - whats not to like!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitchells and Butlers?
Anyone applying should do their background research on the company, it is a big company with loads of different brands who all take varying approaches so important to know this. I would also say be yourself - we love people who show off their personality and are willing to get stuck in
