HR Systems SME Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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:
5/5
• Lead on projects for system implementation from requirements to go live & early life support
• Coordinate and support with the prioritisation & implementation of system enhancements and incidents daily
• Support with system issues including diagnosis & the coordination of UAT on fixes
• Produce system content such as online forms, user guidance & communications
• Coordinate and support with the prioritisation & implementation of system enhancements and incidents daily
• Support with system issues including diagnosis & the coordination of UAT on fixes
• Produce system content such as online forms, user guidance & communications
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed the virtual classroom sessions and meeting people with the same goals and interests.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Requirements engineering, stakeholder management, change management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme was quite well organised. The virtual classroom sessions happened on schedule and I felt I always had the support of my tutor.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received a lot of support from my manager and my team, I was always given the team I needed to focus on my apprenticeship work and my manager always turned up for progress meetings with my tutor
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
QA were great at supporting me, I felt I could contact my classroom trainers and my personal tutor at any time and when I did they were really helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have started using some of the skills in my daily role and completing the apprenticeship has actually meant that I've been invited to interview for another role at Balfour Beattty
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, we have an engagement programme which organises regular events such as surfing lessons, concerts etc which all staff can sign up for and attend for free.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The staff engagement is great and since the pandemic they are very flexible with working arrangements.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Learn about the company, its core values and vision and try to demonstrate this knowledge in the interview.
