Who is this apprenticeship for?
Ideal for employees whose role it is to help organisations act responsibly and sustainably to make a positive impact. They work with colleagues across different teams, helping people understand how their roles support wider social and environmental goals. They may also represent the organisation externally, building links with community partners, charities or local government.
Their work is varied. They might support sustainability projects, employee volunteering, responsible supply chains, carbon reduction, or diversity and inclusion initiatives. This can include gathering data, coordinating events, communicating progress and reporting on outcomes. The role often involves working with many stakeholders and adapting to changing priorities.
It’s a good fit for employees who are motivated by purpose and enjoy working with others. They’ll learn how to embed responsible practices into everyday business and support positive change across the organisation. Employers gain staff who can champion corporate values, strengthen reputation and help deliver measurable results.
Types of roles include:
- Sustainability Officer
- CR&S Coordinator
- ESG Analyst
- Community Investment Co-ordinator
- Social Impact Administrator
You may wish to create a new role within your organisation to attract fresh talent or develop your existing staff.
A cost-effective way to develop and retain talent
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Apprenticeship Levy funds to cover the cost of the apprenticeship or receive funding support from the government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3 million, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
The cost of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner programme for levy paying employers is £14,000 and this can be covered in full using the non-refundable funds in your levy account. If you exhaust the funds in your levy account, then the government will pay 95% of the outstanding fees and you will need to pay the remaining 5%.
If you are an SME, not required to pay the levy, you will pay only 5% of the cost of the apprenticeship programme while the government pays the remaining 95%. The cost of the of the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner programme for non-levy paying employers is just £700.
For more about the Apprenticeship Levy, and to find out about any additional incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice from the government, please visit the key information section on our Degree apprenticeships for employers page.
Our team of dedicated consultants can talk you through the detail.
