Business Administrator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Lytham St Anne's
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
4/5
My role involves working win a project management environment, taking control over actions needed to be done in all aspects of the business. I also run reports with budgets and present the actuals back to my managers to inform them about our progress through the budget and ow much we've spent.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme. I have made lots of connections all around the company and find it easy to do so. I enjoy the college sessions as it helps me learn more about the values the company has. I also enjoy being on site and seeing the physical aspects.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new skills, especially in IT but I am now learning to have the mindset of a project manager. I am learning a lot about the aims and objectives of the company any how to use my initiative to make decisions in line with the mission statement.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well organised. The college days are planned out and given to the apprentices well in advance. I think the order of the topics of the modules is also well structured. Overall I think it is a well organised and structured programme and I am enjoying it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive the most amount of support from the employer, if not directly then I know that support is always available as I receive constant emails making sure I know support is there. My managers have also always made sure I am okay in every aspect and I am supported.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The most amount of support as I will ask them questions about any problems or struggles I have and they are always more than happy to help me. They also ensure everybody's understanding when conducting the training sessions and always allow for any questions to be asked and will answer them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel very strongly about this as for example I have now learned about the policies and regulations of the company. Learning about them will help me comply to them and will train me to be a good employee. I also learn about many other things that help me work better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are things called enrichment activities in which you can take part in on behalf of work and not only have fun but also learn. One of them I did was called outward bound and we spent a week in the lake district doing team building activities. Was good!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They always try to develop and invest in their employees, making them the best they can be. BAE SYSTEMS develops so many skills and helps give you a better working mindset. They also provide a really competitive salary and pension scheme, lots more rewards too. I really like working here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do lots of research about BAE Systems, not only about the area that you are applying for but learn about all aspects of the company. For example, what products we make, our customers, our suppliers and our top supplying countries. This company will give you what you put into it.
