Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship

K 10; City of London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship training agency in the UK is seeking a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice. The successful candidate will develop policies for ethical business practices and engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work in dynamic environments. This is a full-time apprenticeship aimed at promoting sustainable employment in local construction projects.

Qualifications

• A proactive approach with pride in work.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick prioritization of tasks and effective communication.
• Curious to learn in a reactive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies promoting ethical and sustainable practices.
• Engage stakeholders and oversee initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
• Monitor achievements against project planning requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyze information

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Education

GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship

About The Role

A Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability apprentice is responsible for developing and implementing policies that promote ethical business practices, environmental consciousness, and social responsibility. They ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards, engage with stakeholders, and oversee initiatives to reduce environmental impact. Duties typically include:

• Developing policies relating to a company’s ethical, sustainable and environmental responsibilities
• Ensuring a company has a positive impact on local communities and the environment
• Raising public awareness of a company’s social responsibility commitments through marketing
• Conducting research into best practice
• Writing and actioning a company's social responsibility strategy
• Creating partnerships with clients, employees, suppliers, charities, and other groups
• Ensuring that a company’s policies meet legal and commercial needs
• Organising events for employees and their teams
• Encouraging links between the company and educational or charitable groups
• Reporting on social responsibility activity to senior managers
• Monitoring achievement against project planning requirements

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college

Person Specification

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to visit different sites and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

Qualifications required/desirable

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

Desired Requirements

The interest in social and environmental change, whether working in a small or large organisation as part of a team or on their own.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 30 months with up to 6 months for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
• Not enrolled on any other courses
• 18+ due to site H&S rules
• Full access to own vehicle and driving licence

Who We Are

We are UK’s largest construction-specific Apprenticeship Training Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award‑winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.