Cyril Sweett Ltd: Louise Greenhalgh
Louise is currently mobilised in Afghanistan, and is the first female Bomb Disposal Officer serving in the Helmand province. Her employer at Cyril Sweett Ltd has a first-hand understanding of the benefits Reservists can bring to the workplace and have supported Louise throughout her mobilisation.
Thanks to Cyril Sweett Ltd support, Louise is able to make areas safer for reconstruction and development, and in return her employer will benefit from the transferable skills gained when she returns.
Louise Greenhalgh
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
101 Engineer Regiment
Mobilised:
Afghanistan
Role in the Reserve Forces:
Bomb Disposal Officer
Job title / role in civilian job:
Consultant
Years in the Reserve Forces:
10
Years with this employer:
5
Cyril Sweett Ltd
Industry:
Construction & property consultancy
Location of employer:
London
Approximate number of employees in the organisation:
201-500
Transferable skills
Louise believes that the breadth of experience gained from this operational tour and her nine years extensive training as a Reservist will enhance her role at work - particularly in leadership, working under pressure, teamwork and problem solving.
"Thanks to SaBRE's help, my employer understands the work I do as a Reservist and the many benefits I can bring back to the workplace."
Employer support
Cyril Sweett Ltd has been incredibly supportive towards Louise and regularly keeps in touch with her out in Afghanistan. When asked about the type of support her employer provides, Louise said:
"I got additional time off to attend training camps and they have a flexible approach to my working hours, so I can attend weekday training too."
The support she receives from her employer is vital, and as a result she is able to make a real difference by making those communities in the Helmand province safer to live in.
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