IM&T Audit Graduate Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Audit
Preston
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Excellent, very good support and strong team
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
3 level assurance for the operational framework, focusing on IM&T.
Enjoyable elements: business oversight, stakeholder networking, technical skill development
Enjoyable elements: business oversight, stakeholder networking, technical skill development
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
fewer opportunities to contribute, but this is due to the role type
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
very good compensation, pension, and benefits
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
fantastic networking, skill development, and business/function knowledge
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
audit has an in depth residential course that is amazing, along with additional day-long courses
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
brilliant support for development, contribution, and flexibility from my manager and team
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
very remote position with understanding team/culture for taking time back after intense weeks (heavy with travel or workload)
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
good culture within team and ok across function, PE modules might overstate the importance of the behaviours/values on a day-to-day basis
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
3/5
I am unfamiliar with the initiatives, but my team is very diverse
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
3/5
i am unfamiliar with any CSR initiatives
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
brilliant opportunities and compensation
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
my manager did a fantastic job describing the position and expectations before/during/and after my onboarding
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
the security check is long and irritating, particularly for dual nationals
