Business Administration Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Audit, Business Operations
Preston
Review Submitted: May 2024
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 am responsible for drafting and sending out authorising documents to the customer and the business to allow operations to begin, this also includes keeping track of where each bid is up to an chasing for responses/further information where necessary.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme, i feel it stretches me enough to learn new things and test myself but not to the point where it it stressful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my professionalism, integrity, ability to manage multiple work packages. I have learnt new IT skills, how to organise my time to maximise it and how to manage stakeholders.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My organisation is well structured in a way to make the most out of their employees. My programme is ever changing to ensure we are keeping to the pearsons criteria and Apprentices have the skillset they need to provide examples within their exams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received the most support from my line managers during my scheme as they are my direct poc, but i have also received support from my skills coaches as well as other members from the organisation to check in on my progress and see if i need any support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive weekly support from my training provider on the weeks running up to my exams to ensure everything is place necessary to complete my exams. I am also made aware where i need to go if i have any concerns or queries and any questions never feel like silly questions!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like my qualification will massively support my role in the coming years as it helps to deepen my understanding of all aspects of the business. We learn about different topics on a college day and are then set an assignment to research and embed out knowledge. I have used this knowledge in daily tasks and it will definitely support my future career in the business.
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 personally have gotten involved in multiple extra-curricular activities such as learning GEL's, training, open events, internal sessions and networking events. This has expanded my network and solidified working relationships within the business. There are always opportunities to get involved in but you have to put yourself forward for these at the earliest possibility to be considered!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it has made me a better person, the job is flexible so i have a good work life balance, their are many benefits to working at BAE such as pension and shares, the skillset you learn is transferrable throughout the business and if you don't enjoy the particular area you work in - you can move anywhere within the business, the job opportunities are endless.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
My advice would be - be yourself during the interview process, we are looking for genuine individuals wanting to join the business. Doing your research about what area you want to be in and WHY will add strings to your bow. Research current skills you have and how they will apply/benefit this organisation. We are looking for individuals to show us new ways of working to improve our ever-evolving business.
