Business Professional Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Hillingdon
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
HR focused. People Policy team. Conduct cases, managing policies, ensuring that guidelines and procedures are followed correctly. Manning the inbox, responding to queries, accurate record documentation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme. It has opened countless doors of opportunities and experiences which are essential to my personal development.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Handling sensitive conversations, notetaking efficiently, advising on policies, liaising with managers, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to data protection, quality-checking correspondence and case summaries, Identifying policy breaches and risk areas
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organsied
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Amazing support from my apprenticeship manager. Always willing to help & focuses on our development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
BPP learning provider - CIPD Level 3 HR Support course. Good level of support from webinars.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Understanding the HR role and learning what it takes to be able to manage people
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, Flying Start charity initiatives, skydiving to raise money, team away days, emerging talent volunteering opportunities etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
British Airways has many opportunities for a young individual looking to develop their skill sets and become a confident and successful employee. From graduate schemes to degree apprenticeships to level 2/3 apprenticeship schemes - there is a door open for everyone and the support that apprentices receive to help them thrive is amazing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be confident, present yourself well, showcase your skills. Remember that when applying for apprenticeships, you are showing the employer you would like this opportunity to grow and develop your skills, learn from your mistakes / experiences and work towards a goal.
