Social Value Apprentice

Energy Systems Catapult are looking for an Apprentice to support us in delivering a programme of social value activity that will improve the lives of people and create great outputs for society, the economy and our employees. You will need to be motivated and passionate to help us make our ambitions a reality.

Role

You will work closely with your Manager and together be the social conscience of the organisation, helping to innovate and drive our ambitions for social and environmental change and ensure these are embedded and implemented across the business.

In this dynamic and multifaceted role, you will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, facilitating change by helping others understand how their roles fit within our Social Value strategy and how everyone's contribution can create a positive impact. You will also reach out to the community, collaborating with education establishments, charities, social enterprises and government bodies to create value and drive progress.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to bring your brilliant communication skills to a creative and forward-looking environment at the cutting edge of energy innovation. The Catapult is an intellectually stimulating workplace with offices designed to spur innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

You will be responsible for championing and embedding Social Value creating practices throughout our operations. You will need to be passionate about being a force for good and creating positive outcomes from the projects we deliver.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

·       Being organised, managing a programme of projects and events, ensuring they are embedded across the Catapult.

·       Working on multiple initiatives covering a variety of focus areas and stakeholders, such as employee volunteering, engaging with schools and colleges, environmental improvement and driving diversity and inclusion in our business activities.

·       Acting as an ambassador for the organisation's Social Value strategy, influencing others to take action to bring about positive outcomes.

·       Measuring and reporting on our social and environmental impact.

·       Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and regulations related to Social Value and continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and drive our agenda forward.

Training

Minimum of 6 hours per week with the training provider which includes blended learning, with online study materials combined with monthly one-to-one online tutorials, webinarsand peer interaction.

You will be eligible to become an Associate of the Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS)

You will get a UK government awarded apprenticeship
qualification at Level 4 - Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner.

  • Potential permanent job opportunity in the Catapult and ongoing training & development
Apprenticeship Standard
Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)
Training Provider
CAMBRIDGE MARKETING COLLEGE LIMITED
Working Week
Your normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays exclusive with a lunch break of one hour, or such other hours as you will agree with your manager. Hours are inclusive of training time.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 24th May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 1st July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Interest in Energy Sector
  • Time management skills

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4-9 (Essential)

About the Employer

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED
Energy Systems Catapult (the Catapult) is an independent research and technology organisation. Our mission is to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation. Launched in 2015 by Innovate UK, the Catapult has built a team of more than 250 people, with a range of energy related technical expertise. We use our whole energy system capability to support innovative companies to test their new decarbonisation focused products and services and we also deliver cutting edge projects focused on supporting the UK to achieve Net Zero in 2050. Based in Birmingham, the Catapult fosters collaboration between industry, government, research organisations, academia and many others to transform great carbon reducing ideas into valuable products and services.
Company
ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED
Location
Cannon House 7th Floor, 18 Priory Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£12,480.00
Posted
Company
ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED
Location
Cannon House 7th Floor, 18 Priory Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£12,480.00
Posted