Cross Country Trains: Jeremy Higgins and Andrew Cooper
Jeremy Higgins was mobilised to Iraq in 2006. His employer at Cross Country Trains has always supported Jeremy whenever he required time off for training or mobilisation commitments.
Jeremy Higgins
Rank:
Major
Unit:
CVHQ RA
Mobilised:
Iraq in 2006
Role in the Reserve Forces:
Ground Liaison Officer with XI Squadron RAF. I am one of two Army Officers on the squadron
Job title / role in civilian job:
Customer Service Director
Years in the Reserve Forces:
25
Years with this employer:
8
Andrew Cooper
Job title of employer:
Managing Director
Organisation:
Cross Country Trains
Industry:
Transport
Location of employer:
Birmingham
Approximate number of employees in the organisation:
1800
Transferable skills
Quite simply the person, leader and manager I am today is the result of a blend of experiences - formal education, work based experiences and what I have learnt from the Territorial Army (TA).
I am currently attending the Territorial Army Command and Staff Course (TACSC), learning new skills such as strategy, planning and organising operations at a high level - all of which is immediately transferable into my current civilian role.
Employer Support
Cross Country Trains has always been very supportive and understanding of my commitments as a Reservist and others serving in the Reserve Forces.
"I am proud of having the opportunity to serve, but as proud of my company for supporting me throughout and really making it possible."
They were fantastic in supporting me and my family when I was mobilised and during my tour in Iraq. People in the company made my transition from 'suit' to 'deserts' easy by ensuring that things like my pension, insurance, and leave were quickly and simply resolved.
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