Chartered Management Degree Apprentice Review

by BBC

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am currently working within the HR team at BBC Wales. I have been able to get involved with a variety of different projects so far in this placement including a TUPE project and a working from home forum. My previous placement was in business finance where my role included attending finance meetings, taking action notes, analysing spreadsheet data.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed skills around communication, both digitally and orally through voicing my opinions in meetings and learning how to construct emails. I feel that my skills in professionalism have increased and I have learnt more about the working environment

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy working at the BBC, as a creative organisation it is a vibrant and fun place to work. I have had so many opportunities in the workplace to get involved with different projects and events.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well structured and we are given adequate time off to study for our degrees. The course is a mix of face to face workshops, online webinars and one to one coaching sessions with a skills coach.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The BBC is supportive and within my placement everyone is eager to help me understand more about the organisation . I am given study days leading up to assignments and every week I am allocated time to study.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Skills coaches give one to one guidance and support.. Module tutors and leaders are easily contactable and are always happy to put in a call if you are struggling with an aspect of a module. The ACE team give support around academic writing, structuring essays and referencing.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The Work based learning module is a good opportunity to relate learning back to the workplace. Some of the theories and models taught relate closely to my role whereas some are not always relevant.

7/10

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.)

There are lots of different groups that you can get involved with at the BBC, for example the Young Talent Network, Women in Stem, strategy groups to name a few.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The apprenticeship is a great way to learn about management on the job and meet lots of interesting and creative professional people.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

Just go for it! You have nothing to lose. Be yourself