Vote 100

Royal Mail graduate Holly Thomas-Dobie from Hereford delivery office has been nominated for our Vote 100 campaign.

Hereford delivery office manager, Patrick Nash, said: ‘Holly was on the graduate scheme at Hereford delivery office and she never once failed to impress me with her sharp mind, professional demeanour and infectious enthusiasm. 

‘She was a breath of fresh air and every effort should be made to keep her within Royal Mail as she is the future this company needs.’

‘My first placement as a graduate was at Hereford delivery office and I loved every minute of it,’ said Holly. ‘Although apprehensive to move to Hereford I was also excited and enthusiastic at the same time to start my career with Royal Mail, and within weeks, I knew I had made the right decision.

‘The team in Hereford were really welcoming which made it easy for me to settle in and develop my managerial skills. I received a huge amount of support from both the managerial team and the postmen and women I managed. They were always on hand to assist me with any queries or issues I had and everyone was always happy to offer advice and support when I faced an unfamiliar situation. They all did their best to help me understand all there is to know about the operation and I hope the experience will help me become the best manager I can possibly be.

‘I wanted a job that was challenging, varied, unpredictable, exciting, fun and fast-paced. Royal Mail has certainly fulfilled my expectations. From the minute you enter the office until the end of the shift, you are interacting with colleagues, managers and customers. I really enjoyed the pace as I had to think on my feet, make quick decisions, take ownership of those decisions and provide solutions to the many problems that arose during the operation.’

‘As part of the graduate scheme we were all given a task which involved fundraising for our charity partner, Action for Children. I decided I would fundraise in a few ways including wearing Christmas jumpers and organising a raffle. The main challenge of organising a raffle was approaching local companies to donate gifts as prizes. I managed to raise £509, which Royal Mail matched, therefore raising more than £1,000. I ended up as runner up out of all the graduates for the ‘Most Outstanding Individual’ - this involved attending an award ceremony in London.

‘While working with Action for Children I was inspired to become a mental health ambassador within my current unit, Warrington mail centre. The main duty within the role is to signpost anybody suffering with a mental health condition in the right direction so that they can gain the appropriate support they need.

‘I’m delighted to have been nominated for such an inspiring campaign and I can only thank all those at Hereford delivery office for believing in me, supporting me and allowing me to flourish.’

Vote 100

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Our Vote 100 campaign is your chance to help us showcase the enormous contribution Royal Mail women make each and every day both to colleagues and customers, ensuring we remain the UK’s most trusted postal operator.

If there is someone in your workplace who you admire for their outstanding work ethic, their drive to improve their own and others’ skills, their knack for supporting or mentoring others, showing kindness, overcoming obstacles, or influencing positive behaviour – we want to hear from you!

Please send your name and contact details plus the name of the colleague you wish to nominate to vote100@royalmail.com. We will then be in touch to obtain further details.