Sustainability and Administration Apprentice

Summary

EN:Able Futures, a multi-award winning apprenticeship employer, are currently partnering with Howard Civil Engineering to offer the opportunity for a Sustainability/Administration Apprentice. The role will allow you to immerse yourself into the company's sustainability strategy, as well as provide you with Business Admin experience.

Wage

£14,196 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The NMW for apprentices applies, with scope for wage increases at 6 and 12 months subject to performance

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 24 March

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Assist in implementing and monitoring sustainability programs (e.g., waste reduction, energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction).
• Gather and analyse data related to sustainability performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability standards.
• Promote awareness of sustainability efforts through training sessions, newsletters, or social media content.
• Assist in organizing sustainability events, workshops, and campaigns.
• Work with internal teams and external partners on sustainability projects.
• Support corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, such as community engagement and ethical sourcing.
• Stay updated on new trends, regulations, and technologies related to sustainability.
• Contribute ideas for improving sustainable business practices.
• Manage our charity/CSR trackers/strategy/objectives (business & project specific.
• Ensuring databases, such as the training matrix, are kept up to date.
• Organising meetings and managing the diary system.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other ad hoc administrative duties.

Where you’ll work

Limewood Approach

Leeds

LS14 1NG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

The successful applicant will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration Qualification, which will take 18 months plus End Point Assessment, and will be delivered by T3 Training on a Work Based Learning basis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

EN:Able Futures, award-winning Shared/Flexi Job apprenticeship service will support you through your apprenticeship journey and professional development. We employ our apprentices directly and are listed on the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Register. We work with hosts in Yorkshire and the North East to provide apprentices in the construction and civil engineering industry.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to long term roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EN:Able Futures CIC

Daniel Simpkins

daniel.simpkins@efficiencynorth.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305449.

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Closes in 26 days (Friday 21 March at 11:59pm)

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