IT Degree Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My role involves a variety of business analyst and project management tasks within the IT department to support our UK businesses. Day-to-day tasks include communication with the business, collecting and analyzing data, communicating with developers, testing and evaluating IT solutions/processes.

8/10

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

I have learnt a plethora of both technical/job related skills as well as interpersonal skills too. This is further supplemented by my University course.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

At work, my time is extremely varied and I have regular exposure to new teams both within IT and in the UK business. I have been fortunate enough to visit some of our Logistics and Manufacturing sites too which has helped my underwstanding of the company develop further.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My time at work is structured into 3 month secondments, with regular exposure to new teams both within IT and in the UK business. Overall I think it is very well structured.

9/10

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

Support is always available from both my placement manager(s) and line manager as well as HR.

9/10

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

I am allocated 20% of my time to dedicate to University studies. Therefore every Wednesday, I spend the day attending Lectures at University, Time at work is also flexible, and if I need time to work on my studies then my manager supports this.

9/10

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

Overall, the course I am studying at University is relevant. However, not every topic is completely relevant to my role at work.

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.)

Due to Covid restrictions, activities at work have been affected and put on pause. However I believe there to be adequate opportunities available.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is a great employer, they offer a flexible working pattern for most roles and also have many additional benefits available to employees. The people are friendly and they offer lots of resources to help indiviudual progression and development.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

If the role and qualification suit your requirements, do not hesitate to apply as the company culture is broad and will provide a welcoming feel.