Apprentice Community Benefits Advisor Review
at Balfour Beatty
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Aberdeen
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
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.
employability, environmental policies and local charities in Scotland. I also manage our social media accounts and create videos and flyers for promotion.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
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.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
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.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
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
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer supports me a lot with my apprenticeship with different ways.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My tutor is helping me a lot with my assignments but the college could do more as there is a lack on study materials.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I`m learning many things both in practice and in theory form my course at college.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Because of covid there are not many social activities but we can have sometimes an online meeting with other apprentices
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
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.
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.
