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Product Management Assistant Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Management, Project Management

Farnborough, Hampshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Managing a Fleet of vehicles including prototypes
Competitor Analysis
Preparation for Future Model Launches
Managing BMW Individual
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Apprenticeship Programme with BMW is well thought through with dedicated study days to manage work/life balance.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Have learnt a lot on how to interact in an office environment, time management skills, influencing and negotiating.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured and thought out to support study against work. The only negative is the long commute to university each week.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Employer is supportive of managing deadlines and will give me additional time to complete university assignments if needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is supportive in answering questions needed in order for me to gain my degree qualification
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Gain an application in the theory though as to why certain business decisions are structured in the way they are. Get to understand the application of theory through writing assignments based upon the workplace.
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
There are extra curricular activities to get involved in in both working hours and outside of working hours including book clubs, football, pilates and just going out socially with colleagues.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Supportive in gaining my professional qualifications as well as developing myself professionally to develop my future career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Research the company that you are applying for as well as specifics to the job role. Understand the challenges that are currently impacting the role / industry and bring it up in the interview. Show that you have genuine interest in the brand and its products.
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