HR Business Partner Review
at Balfour Beatty
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Slough, Berkshire
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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 support the support the implementation of the overall HR Strategy and lead the delivery of appropriate people activities to meet targets and improve performance across my business area.
I also get involved in multiple projects which support business or people improvements.
I also get involved in multiple projects which support business or people improvements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I chose the provider I did as they offered distance learning. This suited my work and home life.
As a result, I was happy with the programme as it suited my needs
As a result, I was happy with the programme as it suited my needs
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely!
I have been exposed to other ways of working and through meeting other delegates, have been able to network with like minded individuals.
I have been exposed to other ways of working and through meeting other delegates, have been able to network with like minded individuals.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Excellent - I received a structured timetable, had regular sessions with the course tutor and was able to manage my time accordingly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Balfour Beatty offered excellent support - for me that is key when doing an apprenticeship as you need to ensure you can be exposed to the relevant learning in order to complete the standards.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Excellent - I received a structured timetable, had regular sessions with the course tutor and was able to manage my time accordingly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
When I was near completion of the programme I received a promotion into the HR BP role which was where I wanted to take my career. I feel the course really accelerated my learning and helped me to achieve this.
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
I attend networking events and we have a great social team across each of our main offices who regularly organise activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great people, longevity of career and many opportunities for progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Don't worry if you don't have much work experience to draw from, the interviewer will be happy to hear examples of what you've achieved in your school / college / personal life.
Research the role, be yourself at the interview, come well presented and have a few questions of your own for the interviewer!
Research the role, be yourself at the interview, come well presented and have a few questions of your own for the interviewer!
