Operations Support Manager Review

by Babcock

Rating

6/10

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

Monitoring contract performance, assurance and governance. Asist the site and regional operational teams as and when needed. Provide PMO support to the Contract General Manager. Act as interface between Babcock teams and Customer Role Office Take on small projects as and when requested by General Manager

8/10

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

Greater understanding of the RAF Customer Understanding of Air Movement and Air Operations

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Part of a great team looking to develop and innovate

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

To date I have had a mixed support from programme. Skills trainer keeps changing, now on 5th. The provider upgraded the learning platform last year - my previous work and evidence still not recovered. Due to operations requirement, I have not always been able to have work time study sessions.

5/10

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

Previous Line Manager tried to support, but my planned study sessions were always interrupted or pressured to do work ahead of study. Some work opportunities that would have aided my study and EPA have not been given to me. Hoping new Skills Trainer can asist.

5/10

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

As stated previously, not had consistency with trainers and issues with online learning

4/10

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

I am taking on skills and learning that will help me perform better when the opportunity arises. Not had chance to put theory in to practice as of yet.

7/10

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.)

No company mentors or contacts provided to network with

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Have worked for company for many years - hoping the current experience is a hiccup

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

make sure you have what you want in writing, push for training and learning. Great company of entering on a graduate scheme, not so rewarding for loyal long time employees at lower levels.