Environmental, Social and Governance Apprentice

Gamma Communications plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Parental leave

Life assurance and income protection

Share save and incentive plans

EV and cycle scheme

Job summary

Gamma Communications plc is seeking an ESG Apprentice in Manchester to support the Sustainability Data & Reporting Manager. The role involves data collection, analysis, and reporting on environmental and social value initiatives while engaging with internal stakeholders.

You will contribute to the company’s net-zero targets, assist with audits, and support university scholarships and charity forums. A hybrid setup in Manchester is expected with on-campus induction.

Qualifications

• Understanding of environmental and social value concepts and their impact on business.
• Ability to manage data and support ESG disclosures using reporting tools.
• Strong communication of ESG concepts to internal stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist SDM in preparing for meetings with stakeholders (ESG Committee, customers, regulators).
• Collect and manage ESG data across UK and Europe from internal contacts.
• Gather, validate and upload ESG data (energy, carbon, waste, social value, supplier).
• Support ESG disclosures and reports under mandatory and voluntary frameworks.
• Collate evidence for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate social impact and charity initiatives (e.g., scholarships).

Skills

ESG knowledge

Data management

Communicating ESG concepts

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Tools

ESG reporting software

Job description

Environmental, Social and Governance Apprentice

Manchester, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 10 August 2026 at 00:00

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Apprentice

Hybrid/Manchester

*Please note that you must be available to interview in Manchester on the 8 th or 9th of September and also to attend the apprenticeship induction on the 1 st and 2 nd of October on campus at Manchester Met.

A bit about us At Gamma we provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region .

O ur people are at the heart of everything we do . When you join us, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s transforming how businesses connect and communicate globally.

We’re growing fast, but we never lose sight of what matters: our people. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, take on new challenges, or make a meaningful impact, Gamma is the place to do it.

What is the role responsible for?

The ESG Apprentice will report to Gamma’s Sustainability Data & Reporting Manager (SDM) and play a key part in supporting the company's commitment to environmental responsibility (including carbon reduction activity), social value initiatives and broader ESG compliance.

In doing so, the ESG Apprentice will help collate and analyse sustainability data across the Gamma Group, making suggestions to drive action towards Company targets, for example targeted carbon reduction aligned to Gamma’s stated net-zero targets.

They will ultimately be responsible for upholding the Company’s annual reporting cycle (which comprises a mix of mandatory and voluntary disclosures) so they will be comfortable engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• Assist the SDM in preparing for meetings with stakeholders, e.g. Gamma’s ESG Committee, customers, regulatory / audit authorities.
• ESG d ata c ollection and m anagement through identifying and liais ing with internal contacts (e.g. procurement, facilities, fleet / field engineering management) across UK and Europe.
• Gather, analyse and validate and upload ESG data (e.g. energy, carbon, waste, social value, supplier).
• Support the preparation of ESG disclosures and reports , assisting with mandatory frameworks ( eg Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ) and voluntary frameworks ( eg Carbon Reduction Plan )
• Collate evidence and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Social i mpact and c harity c oordination , s upport ing initiatives like t he University Scholarships programm e and our c har i ty f orum .

What you’ll bring

You don’t need experience in everything listed—but we’re especially keen to hear from people with s ome of the following skills :

• A n understanding of and passion for environmental / social value concepts, and how they add value to a business
• IT proficiency , t o u tilise the potential of ESG reporting systems , s treamline data / admin burden by using AI responsibly and p repare and support ESG disclosures
• Ability to manage basic data, interpreting this and analysing to identify risks / deficiencies and make suggestions for improvement
• Ability to communicate ESG concepts to internal stakeholders and request and influence colleagues to support ESG programme s
• Motivated to make an impact and develop professional relationships

Please note that you must be available to interview in Manchester on the 8 th or 9th of September and also to attend the apprenticeship induction on the 1 st and 2 nd of October on campus at Manchester Met.

What do we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave + birthday
• Subsidised p rivate medical insurance
• 5.1% matched pension contributions
• E nhanced parental leave
• Life assurance and Income protection
• Share save and incentive plans
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle scheme

A few things to note

We require all candidates to be eligible to work in the UK and pass a basic DBS check.

Gamma is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where everyone feels valued and can be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry. As a family-friendly employer, we foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and flexibility to support your work-life balance and help you thrive at Gamma.