Sustainability Apprentice

Summary

As a Sustainability Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting AESSEAL’s sustainability initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team focused on reducing the company’s environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, and contributing to a greener future.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 24 April 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Main responsibilities:

Carry out day to day departmental admin such as, but not limited to, completion of vendor questionnaires, compiling compliance certification and maintaining documentation
Help collate information and publish management reports on MoPs (Measures of Performance) for the Business
Promotion and adaptation of the continuous improvement approach
Assist colleagues with incident investigations, audits and reports
Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the relevant data associated with net zero and carbon accounting
Assist in administration of waste management paperwork
Assist in administration of producer responsibility calculations for packaging

Where you’ll work

Global Technology Centre
Bradmarsh Business Park
Mill Close Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1BZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Select and implement project management and planning tools applicable to the type of project/ campaign lifecycle.
Assess the effectiveness of change and identify opportunities to improve outcomes, guiding and supporting others to deliver results.
Balance own CR&S workload to prioritise competing demands and achieve key performance indicators.
Utilise strengths of internal organisational structures to help build self-sustaining CR&S populations.
Tailor approach to maintaining new/existing external stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on plans (e.g objectives, key initiatives and shared interests).
Contribute to the negotiation of external CR&S projects of mutual benefit.
Adopt a communication method that takes account of the audience and is suitable for the circumstances.
Recommend opportunities for external engagement, articulating the mutual benefits and risks.
Contribute to written reports on CR&S performance in line with organisational requirements.
Contribute to the drafting of the CR&S strategy.
Adjust leadership style to achieve results, having regard to the needs of the individual/teams involved.
Select data that is relevant to the CR&S issue being considered.
Analyse data to form evidence-based conclusions on CR&S performance.
Deliver CR&S events in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Quality assure own and others work in accordance with organisational requirements
Contribute to reporting externally on CR&S Strategy and delivery in line with industry and legislative requirements.
Identify own organisations CR&S opportunities and threats. Escalate risks within own organisation when needed.
Research the CR&S landscape, escalating best practice opportunities within own organisation.
Apply management techniques needed to deliver CR&S projects within budget.
Train colleagues in CR&S techniques, tailoring the learning style to the circumstances.
Identify and deliver initiatives that may raise funds for CR&S projects.
Identify and apply relevant IT solutions to CR&S issues.
Select and implement project management and planning tools applicable to the type of project/ campaign lifecycle.
Assess the effectiveness of change and identify opportunities to improve outcomes, guiding and supporting others to deliver results.
Balance own CR&S workload to prioritise competing demands and achieve key performance indicators.
Utilise strengths of internal organisational structures to help build self-sustaining CR&S populations.
Tailor approach to maintaining new/existing external stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on plans (e.g objectives, key initiatives and shared interests).
Contribute to the negotiation of external CR&S projects of mutual benefit.
Adopt a communication method that takes account of the audience and is suitable for the circumstances.
Recommend opportunities for external engagement, articulating the mutual benefits and risks.
Contribute to written reports on CR&S performance in line with organisational requirements.
Contribute to the drafting of the CR&S strategy.
Adjust leadership style to achieve results, having regard to the needs of the individual/teams involved.
Select data that is relevant to the CR&S issue being considered.
Analyse data to form evidence-based conclusions on CR&S performance.
Deliver CR&S events in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Quality assure own and others work in accordance with organisational requirements
Contribute to reporting externally on CR&S Strategy and delivery in line with industry and legislative requirements.
Identify own organisations CR&S opportunities and threats. Escalate risks within own organisation when needed.
Research the CR&S landscape, escalating best practice opportunities within own organisation.
Apply management techniques needed to deliver CR&S projects within budget.
Train colleagues in CR&S techniques, tailoring the learning style to the circumstances.
Identify and deliver initiatives that may raise funds for CR&S projects.
Identify and apply relevant IT solutions to CR&S issues.

Your training plan

Delivery to be completed on-site and 20% off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work
Student to complete a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprentice Level 4

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 7)
Science (grade 6)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any Subject (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

AESSEAL plc is a world leading specialist in the design and manufacture of mechanical sealing solutions and support systems, helping industries improve reliability, reduce energy and water consumption, and operate more sustainably. Serving sectors such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and power generation, AESSEAL is committed to engineering excellence and environmental responsibility. With headquarters in Rotherham and operations in 104 countries, AESSEAL has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service. The company invests heavily in cutting edge manufacturing technology and sustainability initiatives, driving progress in industrial efficiency and environmental protection. Recognised as one of the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista, AESSEAL offers outstanding career opportunities, particularly for apprentices looking to develop in a forward thinking, globally respected business. By joining AESSEAL, you will become part of a company that values its people, fosters professional growth, and is dedicated to making a real impact, both in industry and for the planet.

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After this apprenticeship

At AESSEAL, our commitment to developing talent means that apprentices have a strong pathway to long term career success. Our goal is to retain all apprentices, offering opportunities for progression within the business. This could include advancing to higher level apprenticeships, specialising further in your chosen field, or exploring career opportunities across different areas of the organisation.

With operations in Rotherham, across the UK, and internationally, there is potential for career development both locally and globally. Many of our employees have built long and successful careers with AESSEAL, demonstrating our dedication to professional growth and long term employment. For the right individuals, an apprenticeship with AESSEAL can be the foundation of a lifelong career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Tracey Finch

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

01226216166

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312638.

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