OK ex C130 left almost 3 years ago now LH
In answer to your Qs
Work schedules
Seniority based and thus life will improve at the rate at which pilots are recruited onto you particular fleet. I can average one weekend off a month, can generally get the odd specific day off I want, and get to go to the places I want (if I'm not too ambitious) and avoid the places I don't want to go to. However can't achieve all that in one month as specific days off negates destination choices. Generally know schedule 6 weeks in advance and is pretty well fixed, however schedule bidding can be complex. I am very happy with the work schedule and as a scheduled operator there is no apreciable work change summer/winter.
Quality of management
On an individual basis SOME are good, generally the lower down the order. However it shares many similarities with the RAF management.
Enjoy the job
Yes
Lifestyle
Leave the car park, leave the job behind however if you want to get involved in what would be similar to secondary duties stuff you can, most don't. Managed to take the family with me on trips in good seats, which is more than I managed on the C130.
Fun factor
When its good its good, but it as always is not the place you are at but the people you are with. So not as consistant as the RAF but have had some top times.
Pay
Starting pay the same as RAF leaving pay. Pension though needs some thought and planning. MOD pension is a huge plus.
Good luck, PM if you need anymore.