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BMW Group UK

Sales Operations Apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Chichester

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Usually involves being involved in wider business/sales topics, preparing information for slide decks etc. Wide variety of topics going on
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed skills used in the workplace when it comes to using software, but also interpersonal skills such as confidence when meeting new people and presenting

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Uni course is structured well, we are given the programme structure, there are regular meetings between my line manager and uni. there are regular meetings between my line manager and apprentice advisor. I am not aware of the communication between the uni and between apprentice advisors.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive the required support from my line manager, If I have a query I will direct it there first. I am also able to ask for help from my apprentice advisor for things in work and outside of work also
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Time is allowed to be allocated towards completing uni assignments, also allowed to share ideas and ask for feedback on an assignment if required between my line manager
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The content I am learning is directly applicable to my role but also ongoing topics within the workplace, I am able to directly apply and can understand the theory more appropriately
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I know of many events that occur, I am not a part of these, but there are sport activities, and there are regular activities which will happen in departments - meals etc.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a lot of variety in the work to do, varying from business, to manufacturing, engineering, finance etc. It is a company that can provide a lot of opportunities, there is also a positive culture.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
To develop your understanding of the brand, - what its values are and who the brand is targeting its customers to. Research the news for anything that relates to the industry which we operate in, and any other topics that may impact business.
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