Sustainability Coordinator Apprentice

The role will primarily be focused on supporting the development of capabilities related to sustainable medicines. The successful candidate will support an array of workstreams within the team including:

The delivery of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), specifically Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) Calculation of our corporate carbon footprint and internal and external sustainability communications Coworking alongside more experienced team members to help scale these activities across the business

The role will support the preparation and maintenance of product footprint information for use by commercial teams during tendering, and contribute to analysis that helps R&D, Supply Chain, and Technical Operations teams identify opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of medicines in development, production, use phase and beyond.

As medicines are a significant component of the company’s overall environmental footprint, the role will also support the collection, organisation, and presentation of data for the annual sustainability/ESG report, helping to contribute to clear and engaging narrative around the Sustainable Medicine Strategy.

Throughout their apprenticeship, the candidate will work closely with the following key contacts and will be responsible for maintaining regular and ongoing communication with them:

R&D, Supply Chain and Technical Operations - gather product information using approved templates, supported by follow‑up emails and verbal conversations as required Third‑party vendors and contractors - manage the collection of information and data, including completing customer questionnaires and ensuring all requested details are obtained accurately and on time Commercial Teams - collate, analyse and present data to support the tendering process and contribute to commercial decision‑making

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate with an interest in environmentalism and social responsibility who is keen to start a career in the field of corporate sustainability. You will help to create a more sustainable business whilst simultaneously enhancing your own academic credentials through the apprenticeship programme.

Training:

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Level 4.

Each apprentice will have a specific training plan developed prior to starting their apprenticeship.

This will combine learning, whilst working from the employer's Cambridge HQ, and a mixture of online training delivery (both synchronous and asynchronous guided learning) and regular specialist support.

As a university provider every apprentice will also be registered as a student, with access to facilities and support from our campuses across the East of England (Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle) and London. This includes the option to take part in secondary training and events organised by the University and the ARU Students’ Union.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will open up further progression opportunities, both career-wise, and academically, in this growing and important specialism of sustainability and environmental management.

Employer Description:

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.  

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (some flexibility)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative