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SHE Graduate Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Job

Legal/Law

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
4.4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
Great company to work for, lots of perks and plenty of opportunity for progression.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I work in health and safety so we ensure all of our operations remain legally compliant and to keep all of our employees safe at work.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
I feel very valued in the team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Great salary and pension, plenty of other perks such as company share schemes and car schemes.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lots of support and opportunities to meet people in your position. I moved here alone and have met so many friends, lots of support from my team too.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Get all the forms completed as soon as you can after you receive them, the security background checking can take a while.
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