We are seeking a motivated and proactive Level 4 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Apprentice to join our team in Oxfordshire, with a focus on social value, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. You will play a key role in supporting the monitoring, reporting, and delivery of our social value strategy and including carbon reduction commitments. The successful applicant will undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. This is a mandatory requirement for the role.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, analyse, and report on social value performance across business activities, supporting company targets, stakeholder expectations and relevant standards.
- Produce the company’s annual Social Value and Sustainability Report for publication to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting outcomes.
- Deputise for the Director at key external committees and boards, including the Oxfordshire Inclusive Employment Board.
- Support the development and submission of social value content within bids and proposals, embedding clear, measurable commitments.
- Deliver presentations on social value initiatives to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Quality Manager to support the production, implementation, and monitoring of the Carbon Reduction Plan.
- Advise Directors on emerging trends, best practice, and regulatory changes in social value, sustainability, and carbon management.
- Maintain detailed records of social value data, KPIs, and progress against targets.
- Support embedding social value principles into business processes and projects.
- Support all public sector contracts in preparing for and attending contracting authorities contract meetings.
- Support the End Point Assessment area in the assessment of apprenticeships where appropriate
- Support the Analysis, Design and delivery area of the business in the design and delivery of training.
- Ensure that the business continuously improves in this area in a costed and effective manner.
- Undertake any other related duties as required to support company social value and sustainability objectives.
Qualifications / experience
- Strong interest in social value, sustainability, and corporate responsibility
- Good communication and presentation skills, with confidence to represent the company externally.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports.
- Well organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, carbon management, or social value legislation is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
- Fully supported apprenticeship training and development programme.
- Opportunities to work closely alongside senior leadership and contribute to high-impact social value and sustainability initiatives.
- A supporting, inclusive, and purpose driven working environment.
- Clear pathways for career progression within the company.