Human Resources Higher Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Being responsible for all things people related.
Supporting employees during personal and professional issues.
Provide advice and guidance to managers to help them tackle complex business challenges.
Ensuring adherence to policies and legislation.
Working in partnership with the Trade Union.
Supporting employees during personal and professional issues.
Provide advice and guidance to managers to help them tackle complex business challenges.
Ensuring adherence to policies and legislation.
Working in partnership with the Trade Union.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme, it has exceeded my expectations and I am excited for my future with the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Confidence
Specialist HR knowledge
Confidence
Specialist HR knowledge
Confidence
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It has been well organised
There's been a clear structure throughout which was explained at the beginning when I joined
There's been a clear structure throughout which was explained at the beginning when I joined
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support has been fantastic, I have so many options in terms of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider has equipped me with the relevant knowledge and support I need for my qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification has directly linked to my day to day work. I have been able to apply my knowledge from my qualification to help me make decisions.
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
Yes, there are various networking events and network groups.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fantastic company to work for, there are many employee benefits and they truly look after their staff.
Due to the size of the company, the opportunities are endless
Due to the size of the company, the opportunities are endless
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It's important to research the company and understand the core values so you can show your interviewer why you align well with the company.
