Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice

Under the support and guidance of the Environmental and Sustainability team:

Identify opportunities and threats to the business to establish CSR strategy  Contribute to the drafting and implementation of CSR strategy Take ownership of CSR events and activities from ideas, through planning to implementation  Innovate and introduce new processes, programmes and strategies  Seek innovative ways to add value to CR&S issues while remaining objective Develop mechanisms for calculating and reporting social value  Develop management and planning techniques to deliver CR&S projects and events Develop communication and report writing techniques Develop, deliver and implement training plans Analyse data to form evidence-based conclusions on CR&S performance Learn how to manage budgets, fundraising and measuring return on investment Champion CR&S agenda throughout the business Understand the construction industry from a market leader Use knowledge to influence business direction Develop experience in the delivery of Net Zero Carbon, Circular Economy, Environmental Management and other related areas of work Develop professional soft skills such as organisation, planning, effective communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a training provider. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This apprenticeship role will receive 6 hours of formal structured off-site training each week giving the apprentice opportunity to put developing knowledge into practice; build skills; and influence the direction and capability of the business.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship promotion to Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Coordinator will be achieved.

Employer Description:
Optima is an international leader in sustainable glass partitioning systems and solutions. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and beautifully designed glass partitions and doors which exude quality in every region we operate in. We are wholly dedicated to helping our clients create effective and innovative workspaces in some of the world’s most iconic buildings.

Working Hours :
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm (40 hours per week). During the study period, it is expected that the role holder attends formal training one day per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working