Apprentice Community Benefits Advisor Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I am doing my apprenticeship with the Community Investment Team in Scotland. I help the team with admin duties, developing new project ideas to support employability, environmental policies and local charities in Scotland. I also manage our social media accounts and create videos and flyers for promotion.

10/10

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

Since I joined the company, I have acquired many new skills ,both soft and hard and I have developed existing ones. For example, I have developed my skills in video editing, copywriting and communication. In addition, I have learnt how to work with others which helped me to build my confidence.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my apprenticeship as no day is the same. I have a range of duties to work with from admin tasks like taking minutes and filling, to more creative duties like creating videos and content for social media! I love also the fact that my apprenticeship is very rewarding as we work to benefit local communities.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Despite the current situation, I would say that my programme is very organised. I have meetings with my mentor almost every day and very often with my team. The company also tries to bring together all the apprentices with different online activities. I would say my college could try better

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer supports me a lot with my apprenticeship with different ways.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My tutor is helping me a lot with my assignments but the college could do more as there is a lack on study materials.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I`m learning many things both in practice and in theory form my course at college.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Because of covid there are not many social activities but we can have sometimes an online meeting with other apprentices

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

So far, I have a great experience with the company. Balfour Beatty gives the opportunity to everyone and supports you with a mentor and extra trainning to be better at your work. Work-life balance is also good.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

Do your research, have a professional CV and prepare for your interview.