business administrator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Preston
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
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:
3/5
my roles change every 6 month, currently i am working on sustainability involving:
self directed research
reviewing figures
ideas for sustainability within the company
news reading for changes/plans for net zero
self directed research
reviewing figures
ideas for sustainability within the company
news reading for changes/plans for net zero
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
my programme offers a lot of experience that you wouldn't gain off just having a job, you get to experience different departments that you may not have chose on your own accord. I have learnt and improved many skills and feel valued.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes:
developed my independent learning skills
developed data analysis skills
developed networking skills
learnt microsoft excel skills working on spreadsheets
developed my independent learning skills
developed data analysis skills
developed networking skills
learnt microsoft excel skills working on spreadsheets
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it has a great structure mainly on the job learning with one 'college day' every other month to learn modules such as company behaviours. communications skills, policies within the company with an assignment after each lesson.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They offer every support you could think of or need and they are easily accessible and we are frequently told where we can ask for and receive support. They ensure we are always on the right track and provide any additional training we might need or benefit from.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
i receive plenty of support when asked for as well as having support offered if they feel like i may need it. They have plenty of resources to help towards this. If they believe we have better potential they will state so and give us what we need for this.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
having a business administrator qualification will allow me to work with a better understanding of how business' work such as required behaviours, internal policies, managing stakeholders and the benefits of good communication. The qualification training allows a more in depth understanding compared to on the job learning
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
They host many events for networking, conferences, roadshows, opportunities to meet other apprentices in the business. individual teams sometimes to workshops to overview how the team is working and how it can be better and have out of work activities such as a meal/ activities socialising
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It a brilliant company offering plenty of experience and opportunity to expand yourself they have excellent benefits and are reputable company. Flexible working from home depending on your role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Ensure you have examples of previous learning and know your skills, remain professional and presentable in interviews, be confident/confident speaker, have an idea of what you want to achieve and where you see yourself in the future. Ensure to ask questions in interviews not just answer them, show interest in what your applying for. In scenario examples use PAR method - problem, action and result t to show how you work through problems and show initiative.
