Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Project Management Apprentice Currently working in a contract team which involves collating data from each production area of the business into financial documents and spreadsheets to monitor the performance of my contract. The job involves reviewing data with senior management and presenting data to managers in the organisation.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The ability to manage risk through the internal databases and the interpersonal skills that come with presenting and meeting with different functions across the business

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The apprenticeship is very enjoyable experience, getting a wide experience in roles and exposure to different skills. There is also a huge opportunity to work on secondment.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Extremely, the amount of responsibility that I am given is extremely rewarding whilst the extrinsic benefits such as pensions and bonuses also contribute to feeling valued by the business

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is well structured with 1 day at college per week studying the degree programme. There is a direct hierarchy for all apprentices on the scheme which includes a fantastic support network.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The college are always there to provide feedback on assignments during term times. There is also a facility at the college that help with assignments to get objective advice.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The support network is amazing, with personal and confidential support readily available whenever required. The training and opportunities are actively encouraged and often funded by the business

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary meets my costs exceedingly - the competitive salary covers all the basic costs and more.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Every Friday I play football with colleagues, there are multiple groups to participate in. There are also multiple charity events that are ongoing. Team building events and extra curricular activities are encourages throughout the programme.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a fantastic company with brilliant benefits, providing a competitive salary and great opportunities to travel all around the world. The provide a robust platform to start a career with a secure future in an interesting industry.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Have confidence & be yourself, the employer looks for potential rather than the finished package. Do some research on the business to get some context and buy into the what the business does so that you can come across passionately in your interview.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

March 2018


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