Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Reporting on key issues within the current major programme and providing support to Control Account Managers.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Stakeholder management, leadership, communication, risk and change management, earned value management, use of various toolsets such as primavera, aveva, windchill, microsoft and sharepoint.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Fantastic programme that provides a wide overview of BAE Systems naval ships through experiencing the various projects and aspects that make up project management. There is also many a wide variety of opportunities to stretch your development though leading smaller projects and working with other apprentices.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well structured. 6 month placements for the first 2 years and then 1 final year specialising - this allows for a wide range of experience.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Many people within the company have been through the apprentice or graduate programme to they are more than willing to help & support you learning. Early Careers department look after your wellbeing and the PM function look after your development.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Unfortunately our training was impacted by Covid-19 and therefore the training was done virtually, this negatively impacted the experience.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Learning on the job whilst receiving training was a great experience as you are able to link back things you've learnt in the classroom to the job.

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • Lots of networking opportunities across the company.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • BAE Systems offers a wide range of opportunities to it's apprentices whilst delivering high quality training on and off the job.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be confident, bold and ready for a challenge.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Glasgow

April 2023


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