Rating

5.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My current role is in the Indirect Procurement Function. I work on the Coupa Team, helping to exploit the use of the system through catalogues, reporting etc. I also take a lead on the training aspects through the development of useful resources to increase business knowledge.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt so much since starting to work for the company and have also improved those skills I already had. My main improvement has been through my ability to communicate and present in front of and with a range of people that I am not completely familiar with.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the programme I am on, I think the opportunity it provides is something I would really struggle to uncover elsewhere.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Being the first year to pilot the programme, there is a lack of structure. I have been fairly lucky in the fact that my placements have been quite successful however, I think the fact that I try to get the best out of every situation has really benefitted me.

    4/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • At the moment (Feb 2020) I feel there isn't as much support as there has been previously. I feel 1-2-1 regular meetings with our Line Manager would be beneficial. Although he supports where possible, I don't understand how he can gage where we are in terms of development.

    6/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Not much at all. I find UCLAN a very poor training provider. They offer support to those that they favour and want to support. The only real mechanism of support I get is through Simon and with him never teaching our class it can be difficult to utilise this effectively.

    2/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel it has no help, if anything my role supports my qualification.

    1/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Yes- I am involved in Records Management, Mental Health First Aid, a People's Awards project and often help at open events such as apprenticeship evenings.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • A good business offering a variety of opportunities. I have personally met a number of people that have impacted my life in many different aspects (both work and home). I have learnt a lot and gained a great amount of experience throughout my time.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • 1. Don't come in to an apprenticeship comparing it to a different scheme (I feel many expect to have the same experience/ benefits as AIR apprentices, being is SS this is evidently not going to be the same. 2. Be open-minded 3. Put yourself out there


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Preston

February 2020


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