This programme develops Social Impact and Sustainability Leaders who help organisations create meaningful social, environmental and business value. Learners gain the knowledge, skills and leadership capabilities to drive sustainability and social impact strategies, influence stakeholders, lead change initiatives and deliver responsible business practices. Covering areas such as ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), ethical leadership, inclusion, community engagement and social value, the programme equips professionals to balance commercial success with wider societal outcomes and lead initiatives that create lasting positive change.
Key responsibilities
In this role, apprentices support the development and delivery of corporate responsibility and sustainability strategies, social impact initiatives or community projects and campaigns. They 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 Social Impact and Sustainability Leader Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 5 Qualification in Sustainability Management and Leadership
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, Social Value roles, Corporate Responsibility Manager and Social Impact 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
Open cohorts, 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.
