2025 Professional Apprenticeship - Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (5598)
2 Months ago
England, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Laing O'Rourke is seeking motivated school/college leavers for a Professional Apprenticeship in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability. The role involves supporting experienced advisors in data collection, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to implement sustainability strategies across projects. Responsibilities include delivering sustainability objectives, researching trends, and collaborating with external partners. Candidates must have 5 GCSEs and 3 A-levels or equivalent, and the position is based in the South of England.
Professional Apprentice – Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Practitioners Trainee
We're looking for bright and motivated school/college leavers who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry, and maximise the socio-economic benefits our projects deliver in their local community
Role Overview
As part of the Sustainability function, you will be working alongside experienced Social and Environmental Advisors, supporting with the development of delivery of action plan data collection, reporting, and evaluation. Whilst under supervision, the role will include working within teams, engaging stakeholders, and communicating across functions to ensure that the Laing O'Rourke Sustainability strategy is embedded across all our projects.
The role will typically be working on multiple initiatives, covering a variety of projects, focus areas, and stakeholders. These initiatives encompass elements of School engagement activities, community investment programmes, employability initiatives and communications. Therefore, the day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on circumstances and in turn means they could work independently, in a team, or collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
Key Deliverables And Accountabilities
• Delivery of Sustainability objectives, including school engagement, environmental initiatives, and community investment activities
• Communicate with multiple teams, embedding key sustainability activity into day-to-day practices
• Research Sustainability related trends, and identify opportunities & risks
• Championing our Sustainability strategy by influencing colleagues to adopt new habits and make a positive difference
• Coordinate the capture and reporting of numerical data from various sources to demonstrate impact through the calculation of social return on investment.
• Support the development of local delivery plans for Sustainability commitments on projects, and in offices
• Contribute to team meetings, offering ideas and sharing best practice across working groups
• Collaborate with key external partners to ensure we understand, and meet expectations
• Act as an ambassador for the Sustainability function across Laing O'Rourke
• Specific tasks and duties as required during rotations in different parts of the business
Location:
South of England
Apprenticeship Level and Standard
Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner - Level 4
Apprenticeship Provider
Laing O'Rourke collaborate with a trusted and approved training providers for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.
Entry Grades
5 GCSEs - preferably grades 7-4 in Maths and English
3 A-levels or BTEC
Entry Requirements
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
• You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit
• Entry grades will be listed within each job description, and they will differ from role to role
• To qualify for this programme, you will need to have a minimum of three A-Levels/or equivalent
The Laing O'Rourke Professional Apprenticeship Programme - what can you expect?
Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your professional development and formal qualification as a priority.
Our programme will provide a fully funded day or block release Level 4 apprenticeship in your chosen vocation, while working as a full time Laing O'Rourke employee. It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey. During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship and professional accreditation.
• The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2025**
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