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Lead Project Professional Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Managing projects and other team members
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have not enjoyed the third year, with working full time and having a family I feel it is too stressful

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt some skills but unfortunately do not use them in my role

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is organised and structure well and the learning materials come out in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I get my 8 hours a week for learning, £50 a year for books.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Have regular TPR meetings
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I don't feel I need this qualification for the role I am in.
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
Not currently.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoy working at BAE and the benefits employees get are good for the area.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Keep applying if at first you don't get offered a position.
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