Business Apprentice Review

by MBDA

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am currently a procurement apprentice but have previously been in HR and project management. Day to day I put together NDA's and contracts. I also help to manage suppliers to ensure the work is being done on time.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • MBDA have sent me on many courses including: -team building - awareness of export - Portfolio management - Leadership

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The work in my current placement is really enjoyable. I am given enough responsibility but do not feel overwhelmed. It does depend on the placement that you are in but overall I love the scheme and for the year and a half that I have been here I have grown.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by MBDA?

    • I am always thanked for the work I do and contribution I make.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is very organised and structured thanks to my manager Nicki Jay. I am also very well supported by her and my placement manager. The only extra support I would like is a few more exam revision days as I use quite a lot of my holiday and flexi allowance on this. We do however have 5 university revision days a year.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Our university contact is great and she is always happy to help and give advice. The lecturers can be hit and miss though.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My current manager gives me lots of support but I haven't received so much in the past. The HR team are amazing!

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary is good and I am comfortable at the moment however in the first year I did struggle slightly financially. We do however get a generous bonus and benefits.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There is some external events but these however are in high demand so it would be nicer if more was put on.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • MBDA is a great place to work and I enjoy coming in every day.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?

    • Take your time to fill out the application form and try not to worry!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

March 2017

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