Project Management Degree Apprenticeship Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Working in business winning, at the early part of the project lifecycle, including concept and bidding contracts.

10/10

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

- Project controls and technical skills such as scheduling - Professional reviews and behaviours - Project lifecycles - Interpersonal skills - Stakeholder engagement - Market analysis skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly, they are a good employer. They take care of their staff. The team is inclusive and there is support from Early Careers.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured. There is clear areas of responsibility and it is broken up into clear time blocks.

10/10

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

A huge amount. They allow additional / extracurricular activities and support your personal life / work life balance too.

10/10

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

It is the same as my employer.

10/10

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

Hugely, it provides the technical and theoretical basis that can then be applied to my work.

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.)

- Multiple professional networking events - Team project events - social / team events

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

All the above reasons. Good to work for. Good to staff. Good pay. Career path / planning and continuous development

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

- Try to use real life experiences to relate to your work. - Be clear and honest.