Scott Wilson Ltd: Adrian Milton and Mary Holt
Adrian Milton was called up for mobilisation to Afghanistan in 2007. His employer at Scott Wilson Ltd was very supportive during this period and helped him gradually integrate back into the workplace when he returned.
Adrian Milton
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
103 Bn REME
Mobilised:
Afghanistan in 2007
Role in the Reserve Forces:
Second-in-command, 118 Recovery Company, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME)
Job title / role in civilian job:
Principal Environmental Consultant
Years in the Reserve Forces:
22
Years with this employer:
10
Mary Holt
Job title of employer:
Director
Organisation:
Scott Wilson Ltd
Industry:
Planning, Management, Environmental and Engineering Consultants
Location of employer:
Leeds
Approximate number of employees in the organisation:
6300
Transferable skills
The experience gained during my time in Afghanistan and training as a Reservist has given me a wealth of transferable skills including presentation delivery, team leadership and the ability to adapt my management style to new situations. Fundamentally, I've learnt how to make quick, but considered decisions which is paramount to the success in the military and is equally important in my civilian role as a consultant.
"Whether it's dealing with an Afghanistan Government Official or local soldier, the ability to treat each in an individual but respectful manner is mirrored in my civilian job where I need to relate to Senior Managers from blue chip companies on one day, and work side-by-side with a JCB Operator the next."
Employer Support
Throughout my mobilisation period, my employer at Scott Wilson Ltd was very supportive and arranged my workload to be transferred to other staff members. The company funded a farewell party before I left and a welcome back event too. When I was out in Afghanistan, I received regular emails from my employer and members of the team. My employer remained fully supportive, and I was able to visit the office to gradually integrate back into my routine.
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