RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin

Business Support Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: April 2025

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Leading and Managing Business Improvement Projects, Investigating and writing project reports, Liaising with stakeholders.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Absolutely love it, would definitely recommend

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, IT Skills, Engineering Skills, Communication Skills, Written Skills. This company has also supported further qualifications to build my skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Constant Support is always there
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Our training provider are internal so support is always there and often able to lean on for help
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 I've been given skills and knowledge that I can apply to within my role.
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 lots of networking events and groups to support all needs.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The development and career paths are huge. There is definitely room to find your place within BAE.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself! Be open to go outside your comfort zone.
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.