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BAE Systems - Sigma Leadership Programme
Industry |
Other |
Functional area |
- General Management
- Operations
- Research & Development
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Duration |
3 years |
Region |
Europe |
Location |
United Kingdom |
Language requirements |
English (Fluent) |
Salary |
GBP 27000 |
Mentorship program |
No |
Preferred study background |
- Business Studies
- Engineering
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Recruitment process |
- Online application
- Online assessment
- Telephone interview
- Face-to-face interview
- Assessment center
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Required skills
Leadership Team working Problem solving Communication Creativity Commercial Awareness Pressure Resistance Flexibility Networking
Description
Sigma is a unique, fast tracked leadership programme that we have
especially created for people of the very highest calibre. It lasts
between three and five years, and is designed to develop the
engineering and business talent, which will lead our business in the
future. There are two routes that you can take through the Sigma
programme: our engineering framework, which enables you to remain as an
engineer while still moving towards a key leadership role; and our
business framework, which develops your talent for leadership within
our business functions. The Sigma programme is fully endorsed by
the members of our Board, so it has a high profile. For us, it's a
major, long-term investment in real potential, and that's why we look
for some serious commitment, both of effort and time, in return. The qualities you’ll need To
get the best out of the Sigma Leadership Programme – and also yourself
– you will need the drive to create and seize opportunities, and the
imagination to question the accepted. You will need to be
persistent and tenacious, with the ability to quickly learn new skills
and concepts. You must be prepared to take business critical
decisions, and will need the presence and credibility to build
effective relationships with customers and suppliers. As well as being
globally mobile, you should value diversity and difference. In
short, we expect the very best from you. But, in return we offer a
future of demanding challenges and unrivalled opportunities. And, as
you would expect, you can look forward to a very attractive rewards
package indeed. Development Structure- The Placement Process
At the heart of Sigma
is the placement process. It’s designed to give you high levels of
functional competence combined with an understanding of the wider
business, plus the opportunity to manage complex issues and drive
change. On Business Sigma you will be on placements for three
years, each lasting between six and 18 months. If you come in from
outside BAE Systems you are likely to begin with a six month placement,
although your later placements are likely to last longer so that you
get additional responsibility and enjoy even faster development. On
Engineering Sigma you go on a range of placements, each lasting between
six and 18 months. After you’ve done this for three and a half years,
you will be more than equipped to take on an important executive
position within the business. However, you will still be part of the
Sigma programme for an additional 18 months whilst you fine-tune your
engineering experience and development. All of our placements are
hands-on. They are purposely both stretching and intensive, and are
designed to give you the experience of making real differences to our
business. You will gain experience of a number of different sectors and
businesses, spend time with customers and suppliers, and enjoy
involvement in several phases of our Engineering and Project
lifecycles. Throughout, as you learn and continue developing, you’ll
be meeting the challenge of delivering against exacting objectives. - Training and Support
The
hands-on experience you receive will be backed by a comprehensive
training package, tailored to your individual needs. Your development
plan will be yours alone, identifying all the skills and experience
you’ll need to become a rounded leader of our business. You’ll have
on-the-job training, training courses, formal study, mentoring and
coaching to build on both your technical and leadership skills. And,
as Sigma is a global programme, we will provide training as necessary
to help you gain competence in an additional language. We’re well
aware that this is a rigorous scheme, which is why we provide such a
comprehensive network of people to support you as you progress. We
have found that the strongest support for a Sigma member comes from the
current Sigma community. So, you’ll be allocated a ‘buddy’, to assist
you in acclimatising to the programme, your first placement and to BAE
Systems as a whole. You will be given both a technical mentor and a
corporate mentor (typically at Director level). Finally, there’s the
overall manager of the programme, who has ultimate responsibility for
all the progress you make.
Programme Timeline - The Recruitment Process
Once your application
form has been successfully screened you will be asked to complete
numerical and verbal reasoning psychometric tests online. This will be
followed by a telephone interview and finally a 1.5 day assessment
centre. - Your Buddy
You will be assigned a
buddy prior to joining Sigma. Your buddy is likely to be a current
Sigma, who will be able to help you with settling in to BAE Systems and
the transition onto the programme.
- Your Sigma Manager Meeting
A
one-on-one with the Sigma Manager will help set your expectations on
the way ahead. In assessing your skills and experience the Sigma
Manager will be able to best match you to your first placement, and
find you a suitable functional mentor. - Placements
You
will spend at least three years on placements within the business, each
lasting between six and 18 months. The first placement is likely to
last six months. Later placements are longer, enabling you to take on
greater role responsibility. - Mentors
As a Sigma, you’ll be assigned both a corporate and functional mentor who will guide you through your career and development.
- Your Individual Development Plan
Right
from the start we’ll work with you to produce a career development
plan, which outlines your skills and experience to date together with
your plans for the future both on Sigma and beyond. This document
structures your Sigma training and development.
- Workshops
Managed
by a Sigma member and supported by the Sigma Manager, these workshops
provide invaluable opportunities for the Sigma community to share
learning experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement. Workshops
take place three times a year and also serve to strengthen the Sigma
network.
- Appraisals
Each Sigma is formally appraised every six months. Salary increases are determined by these assessments. - Multi-cultural Experience
Our
future leaders need to develop awareness of different cultures (in both
business and national terms), value diversity and empathise with global
customers to build strong relationships. Consequently, you will be
encouraged to pursue opportunities that will increase your
multi-cultural experiences. These might include working in or leading
multi-national teams, or working overseas as part of a placement. - Your First Appointment
After
three years for Business Sigma, and three and a half years for
Engineering Sigma, you will move into your first executive appointment
within BAE Systems. However, this point is just the beginning…
Requirements
Do you have what it takes? Sigma is an
extremely challenging programme, both personally and professionally. So
it shouldn’t be any surprise that you’ll need to meet some criteria
before you can carry on with your registration and application. Business candidates need: - 320 UCAS points (excluding General Studies)
- A business-related degree
Engineering candidates need: - 280 UCAS points (excluding General Studies)
- An engineering-related degree
ALL candidates must: - have a minimum 2:1 honours (or equivalent) degree
- have the right to live and work throughout the UK for the full duration of the graduate programme
Please press the apply button if you are confident you meet these criteria. What makes a Sigma member? Becoming
a Sigma member is not just about having the right academic experience
(although, of course, we value intellectual excellence highly). Sigma
members come from a diverse range of backgrounds, but there are certain
qualities every Sigma member must be extremely capable of: Achieving High Performance Achieving
High Performance is about embracing challenging yet realistic
objectives and maintaining focus on delivery even when under pressure.
People who exhibit this competency are committed to, and accept
personal accountability for, high standards of performance. Focusing on the Customer (internal and external) Focusing
on the Customer is about building trusting relationships, influencing
customers' decision making in a positive way and making commitments to
them that are clear and achievable. Developing Others Developing
Others is about actively creating the type of environment in which
people develop and learn through delegated responsibility. People who
exhibit this competency are able to support others by providing
effective feedback on their performance. Continuously Improving BAE
Systems want people who have the drive to identify and implement
change. Continuously Improving is about planning ahead to avoid
problems, overcoming barriers to progress, bringing in fresh ideas, and
making compelling cases for change. Working Together Working
Together is about engaging key stakeholders to ensure that people are
genuinely bought into decisions. People who perform highly in this
competency place team success over self-interest. They build networks
and effective teams, listen to people and keep team members motivated
under pressure. Technical: Analysis, Judgement and Problem Solving Analysis,
Judgement and Problem Solving is about quickly analysing and
understanding the complexity of a situation. People who exhibit this
competency develop effective project plans and manage risk successfully. If
you are applying from within BAE Systems, you will be considered on the
basis of exceptional performance in the business rather than on your
academic record. You will need a reference from a senior manager
within your function or department, and should have been with us for at
least a year. The
full package offered by BAE Systems includes a competitive salary of
£25,750 to £27,800 (dependent on degree classification and/or relevant
work experience), 25 days’ holiday per year, final salary pension and a
number of discounted healthcare, car lease and share schemes.
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