Head Office Apprentice Review

No day is the same, currently I work within the Safety & Security department providing support for the new incident reporting tool that has been implemented across the whole business. Previously I have worked in Marketing, Sales and Distribution.

Communication is a skill that I have definitely improved since joining as an apprentice. I have learnt that there are different stakeholders internally and externally, which means that method of communication and style has to be tailored specifically to the recipient. This is just one of the many skills I have learnt.

I have enjoyed my time on the programme a great deal. I have been exposed to a large number of projects across a wide variety of departments where I have been involved with and led numerous projects, as well as delivered key business objectives. I think the opportunity BA provides is second to none.

I think the structure of my programme is extremely good. The scheme is 2 years and within the time there are four six month placements. This gives enough time to settle into a team and understand your role and then time to actually utilise the knowledge that has been developed.

Support from my employer is good, my programme manager is there if ever I need her and is always around to have a discussion. My placement managers have all been extremely supportive, allowing me to develop myself in both personal and work aspects by giving me the opportunity to work on projects with large exposure around the business.

I personally think that I receive a great deal of support from my training provider, she is always looking push me and get the best results out of me which I personally think is the best way to be. The targets that she sets are all more than achievable which is good.

I feel the qualification is very relatable to my day to day role, it gives me the fundamental knowledge that I can then apply to understanding how the organisation and my team work which then allows me to understand how I need to work in the environment. The qualification useful.

There are lots of things to get involved with outside of work. Us apprentices regularly meet up outside of work which is always fun to do. All the departments I have worked in also hold regular team away days which help to build relationships within a team and increase morale.

Yes

It is a great environment to work in, where lots of experience can be gained. I have developed lots in both a personal and work environment and it would be extremely easy for anyone else to do the same. I cannot praise the Head Office Apprenticeship scheme enough, it is extremely beneficial.

Be yourself, when recruiting for future apprentices I learnt that the business is not necessarily looking for the best candidate, instead is looking for people who are likely develop the most on the scheme and therefore go into roles across the business that they have gained lots of experience in.