Ethics & Sustainability Apprentice

Arco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety expert in the UK seeks an Ethics & Sustainability Apprentice to join their Technical Compliance team. The candidate will work on identifying sustainability challenges and developing strategies while gaining a Level 4 qualification. Responsibilities include tracking initiatives and communicating efforts. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and various benefits, fostering a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Pension plan with up to 8% contribution

Discounts via Perkbox

Health Cash Plan

Access to Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Should be analytical and have problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for sustainability and ethical business practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify sustainability issues and develop action plans.
• Communicate sustainability initiatives to stakeholders.
• Track sustainability initiatives and analyse data.
• Encourage ethical behaviours within the company.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for sustainability

Education

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about creating a better, more sustainable future? Do you want to be part of a team that drives positive change and embeds responsible practices into the heart of a business? At Arco, the UK's leading integrated health and safety experts, we're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Ethics & Sustainability Apprentice to join our Technical Compliance team.

In this exciting role, you'll work closely with our Ethics and Sustainability Compliance Officer and collaborate with stakeholders across the business. You'll play a key part in identifying sustainability challenges, developing actionable strategies, and implementing ethical business practices. From tracking progress and analysing data to communicating initiatives and staying ahead of industry trends, you'll be at the forefront of our journey towards environmental and social excellence.

As a result of completing this apprenticeship you will gain a level 4 qualification as a Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner, more details of this can be found at https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0934-v1-1

Key responsibilities

• Identifying sustainability issues, developing action plans and implementing sustainable business practices.
• Communicating sustainability initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Tracking the progress of sustainability initiatives, analysing data and reporting on the company's sustainability performance
• Encouraging ethical behaviours within the company, including fair labour practices, environmental protection and responsible sourcing
• Keeping abreast of industry trends and development in corporate responsibility and sustainability, including legislation and best practices

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary of £20,586.30 plus bonus
• On completion a Level 4 qualification as a Quality Practitioner
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays which rises with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 more days each calendar year
• 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year
• An excellent pension (up to 8% Arco contribution) and ×4 Life Assurance scheme
• A huge range of discounts via Perkbox plus Employee Discount on Arco products
• Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan reimbursing up to 100% of everyday healthcare costs
• Access to our Learning Management System to support your personal and career development
• Long-term service awards – recognising long tenure with the company

About you

The ideal Ethics & Sustainability Apprentice will be/have

• Grade 4 or above in Maths and English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for sustainability and ethical business practices
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards

About Us

With a 140-year legacy, Arco are recognised as the UK's leading safety experts. As the only integrated safety products and services business, our size, scale and reputation in the sector are why we have such an impressive portfolio of accounts and customers. We're the expert safety partner with a unique mix of specialist expertise and practical real-life industry knowledge.

We are now on a transformation journey to become more profitable and sustainable, with investment into our growing business to help achieve this. This is an exciting and demanding time for the business. There is opportunity to shape and challenge the transformation journey and future growth, while balancing the pressure to deliver sales growth and financial targets that are necessary to support the future growth. Our behaviours; Care, Collaborate, Perform and Deliver, are embedded within our culture, to drive performance and ensure we succeed together and are rewarded for that shared success. Because It's on us. To deliver. Together.

Diversity and Inclusion at Arco means understanding everyone's views and giving colleagues a sense of belonging. We respect and value individuals for their unique skills, experiences and ideas; to ensure we can be at our best. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment we will be an organisation able to drive our strategic goals, attracting and developing great people to be a more profitable and sustainable business for generations to come.

Be Safe, Be Yourself, Be Your Best.