International Women’s Day: Give to Gain
16th March 2026
Author EditorPosted on Categories Business
This International Women’s Day, Rivervale is proud to celebrate #GiveToGain, a message that reflects how the business supports, develops and empowers people. Across Rivervale, women give their time, knowledge, leadership and encouragement every day. In return, confidence, growth and a stronger business are gained. By giving opportunities and believing in potential, an environment is created where everyone can succeed together.
When she first started, Alice had very little knowledge of vehicles. However, through her apprenticeship she steadily developed both practical experience and technical skills. Over time, she became confident completing routine services and carrying out some repairs independently.
Alice consistently demonstrated strong attention to detail, reliability, and an eagerness to learn. She successfully replaced an alternator pulley and a faulty starter motor with minimal assistance—achievements that reflected how quickly she was developing in the role. She also highlighted that modern technicians worked with far more than just tools. Diagnosing faults, interpreting data, understanding vehicle systems, and adapting to new technology were all key parts of the job. Throughout her journey, she credited the encouragement and belief of her mentor and manager as being vital to her progress.
Alice was also passionate about encouraging more women to consider technical careers. She often shared the same advice with those considering an apprenticeship:
“Go for it. What’s not to like about being paid while gaining vital experience and qualifications? You don’t have to know everything on day one—you just need to show up and be willing to learn.”
By the end of the year, Alice had set herself the goal of completing more complex work, such as a cambelt change or clutch replacement, as she continued building her skills and confidence.
Habeeba – Head of Pricing
As Head of Pricing at Rivervale, Habeeba led the team responsible for ensuring the company’s vehicle offers remained competitive, accurate, and transparent. While many people assumed pricing was simply about adding vehicles to the website, the reality of the role was far more complex.
Her team monitored comparison sites, analysed enquiry and conversion data, refined internal processes, and ensured key deals were positioned prominently on the website. Much of this work happened behind the scenes and often went unnoticed outside the department, yet it played a vital role in Rivervale’s commercial success.
A key part of Habeeba’s leadership focused on developing her team. She shared both technical and commercial knowledge, providing guidance and support while helping individuals manage their time effectively, access the right resources, and grow in confidence and independence.
One of her proudest achievements came from seeing the positive impact of that leadership. By building trust and encouraging ownership, she helped team members develop the confidence to make decisions and take initiative in their roles.
Habeeba balanced competitiveness with fairness by using a clear and structured pricing framework. She also embraced data and technology to improve visibility and efficiency, introducing dashboards and automation that helped the team respond more quickly to market changes.
For Habeeba, leadership was closely aligned with the company value of Give to Gain. As she explained:
“Give to Gain meant showing up with generosity—sharing your time, knowledge and support with others. When you did that, you gained a stronger, more capable team and a better work environment for everyone.”
What motivated her most was the opportunity to solve problems and make a positive difference for colleagues and partners across the business.
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