I joined BESA in April 2024 as a Project Coordinator, having never worked in the building engineering services industry before. From day one, I was supported to learn, ask questions, and develop my understanding of a completely new sector. Wanting to broaden my experience, I suggested a secondment with the Marketing team, which BESA fully supported and which allowed me to build on my previous experience while gaining a wider understanding of the organisation. Since then, I've progressed into a Skills Advisor role, completed Project Management training, joined the Next Gen Group, and had opportunities to travel across the UK and even to China. My experience of BESA is that people genuinely want to help each other succeed, and there is always encouragement to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. It really does have a culture that stands out.

Since joining BESA in January 2024 as a Business Systems Analyst, I’ve progressed to Senior Business Systems Analyst and now Business Architecture and Delivery Lead. My journey has enabled me to expand from detailed systems analysis into business architecture, governance, and delivery leadership. I’ve had opportunities to lead broader pieces of work, collaborate across the organisation, and develop new skills. I completed my PRINCE2 Agile project management qualification and I’m currently working towards my ILM qualification. BESA has supported my growth by investing in my development, recognising my strengths, and trusting me with greater responsibility within a genuinely collaborative culture.

Since joining BESA Group in March 2021, I’ve grown from Group Social Media Coordinator to Group Digital Campaign and Brand Manager. My journey has helped me build my digital marketing skills, take on wider responsibilities and contribute more strategically across the business. I’ve also had the opportunity to travel across the UK as part of key campaigns and events, including the BESA Annual Conference, Industry Awards and WorldSkills UK. Along the way, I completed a Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship and achieved a Distinction in my Level 4 CIM qualification. BESA has supported my development through learning opportunities, encouragement and trust.

I've been fortunate to spend the last 10 years at BESA, working in two very different roles and gaining a unique perspective of the business along the way. From supporting customers in Certification to moving into Development, I've been encouraged to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow professionally. What has made the biggest difference is the support from my colleagues, whose encouragement and willingness to share their knowledge helped build my confidence every step of the way. My journey at BESA has shown me that with the right support and opportunities, a job can become a rewarding and long-term career.

I’ve been with BESA for three years, working in the Technical team. I’ve had the chance to get involved in a wide range of projects and initiatives, which has allowed me to continually learn and develop new skills. Through my time here, I’ve been offered the opportunity to attend a broad range of training, and I feel actively encouraged to pursue professional development that benefits my career. The flexibility you are given, through hybrid working and summer hours, is great and shows the group really values work life balance. On top of all this, everyone is incredibly friendly, supportive, and willing to help.