This programme develops Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioners who help organisations turn social and environmental ambitions into measurable action. Learners gain the knowledge and skills to support sustainability strategies, engage stakeholders, manage projects and promote responsible business practices. Working across areas such as environmental impact, diversity and inclusion, community engagement and ethical governance, they help organisations create lasting value for both society and the business.
Key responsibilities
In this role, apprentices support the development and delivery of corporate responsibility and sustainability strategies, projects and campaigns. Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, manage data and reporting, coordinate communications and help embed responsible business practices across the organisation to drive positive social, environmental and business outcomes.
Knowledge, skills and behaviours
Successful apprentices achieve
Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
Professional recognition
A shortened application route to The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) will be available for successful apprentices, alongside membership (with a licenced professional body) to Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech). These options recognise that the majority of registration requirements have been met.
Progression
This apprenticeship supports progression into mid-level managerial roles such as Sustainability Manager, ESG Manager, Corporate Responsibility Manager and Social Value Manager as well as further professional qualifications and wider career opportunities.
Programme length
28 months
Independent learning
2-3 hours per week
Off-the-job training
6 hours per week
Assessment organisation
Explosive Learning Solutions (ELS)
Assessment components
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
- Work-based project followed by a report and a presentation with questions and answers
Delivery model
Flexible start dates, closed cohorts
I'm really enjoying my apprenticeship, meeting other colleagues that are on the programme in our classroom sessions and having that independent time to go away, do our own coursework and then meet again.
